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A Red, White, and Blue Teatime
In the U.S., when you talk about red, white, and blue, you know it means our flag colors. But it can also refer to a special teatime where those three colors set the visual tone and timbre of the event. And since there are a bunch of countries with those same flag colors, you can… Continue reading
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Update for All the “Tea Princesses”
Time for a “Tea Princess” update. Being a Tea Princess (or a Tea Prince) can be a difficult gig. We can often have a tough time finding a decent cuppa when out and about. What restaurants call “tea” is often enough to make us faint in sheer terror. Don’t even mention a certain coffee joint… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — “Shouldas”
I have a tea that needs to steep for seven minutes — yes, seven minutes! Do you know how much contemplation of the mysteries of the universe that can transpire amidst the synapses of your brain during that time? Neither do I, but I bet it’s a lot! The good thing is that you needn’t… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Ceylon Teas
Sixth and last (for now, at least) in the round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. One thing to bear in mind is that tea was… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Darjeeling Teas
Fifth in this round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. Flush is important in Darjeelings, unless you are having a blend. There is quite a difference… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Black Teas
Fourth in this round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. There is such variety in the leaves from one to another. Here are tales from a… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — White Teas
Third in our round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. White teas are very special, with the best ones being very limited in amount, since they… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Oolong Teas
More of that practical approach to reading tea leaves, as begun in my article Reading Tea Leaves — Green Teas. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. Oxidation levels can make quite a difference in… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Green Teas
Reading tea leaves is part of the rich history of tea, the second most popular beverage on the planet. This has meant looking at the shapes the leaves have made in the bottom of a teacup once the liquid has been consumed and trying to relate those to what some events might be in the… Continue reading
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Teas That Can Take the Chill
Summertime means HEAT and lots of it! That means a lot of folks reaching for iced tea. Some teas can take the chill better than others, though, so how do you choose? First, which tea you choose depends on if you care if your tea is cloudy or not. Some teas steep up more clear… Continue reading
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