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All Flavored Teas Are Not Created Equal
Flavored teas have become increasingly popular in the tea marketplace. Florals, fruits, and spices are everywhere you look. This is not a new phenomenon, though, nor are all flavored teas created equal. There is a saying that “necessity is the mother of invention.” I counter that saying with “happy accidents are the mother of invention… Continue reading
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HOB — The Uncozy
“Tea cozy” — the very name conjures images of knitting, quilting, and stitching, activities traditionally associated with the female of the human species (mainly because men get to do all the fun stuff like jackhammering!). It conveys to teatime the image of frilliness that some males find a bit off-putting. Then, along comes the HOB… Continue reading
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Another Great Tea to Serve Cold — Monk’s Blend
Teas blended to be served iced or cold abound, but you have lots of other options, too. Quite often a tea you love when served hot will be good when served cold. I find this is especially true of teas that have fruit flavors added in. Monk’s Blend Black Tea is the latest one I’ve… Continue reading
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Cloudy Tea
Cloudy tea is on people’s minds. A lot of fuss is made about whether your iced tea is cloudy or not. Not surprising. Visual appeal is a big part of a sighted person’s enjoyment of food. For people like me who are very visually oriented, that appeal is even more important. But does it really… Continue reading
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Reviewing Your Tea Experiences
As you move through the awesome maze of teas, trying this one and that, take a moment to stop, look back, and see from whence you’ve come. Your journey may have started out in total innocence with one of the lesser bagged teas and a mug to dunk it in as a method of steeping.… Continue reading
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The Controversy of “Tisane” versus “Tea”
A big controversy is swirling in the world of tea: what is a “tisane” versus what is a “tea.” Every time I get into a discussion of this with people, either in person or through social media (Twitter and Facebook), I’m reminded of a recent conversation of “car” versus “bicycle”: “How do you like my… Continue reading
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Doting on Dad on Father’s Day with Tea
Fathers are pretty special people. I know mine sure was. So, a bit of dotage for dads is certainly in order on their special day. And what better way than with a special Father’s Day Tea. My dad grew up during what we now call the Great Depression. He really did walk through snow and… Continue reading
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UNTEA — It’s Not What You Think
Years ago there were commercials touting the “uncola”! Today, there is the UNTEA. No, it’s not Rooibos, honeybush, chamomile, yerba maté, guayusa, or a host of other plant matter being called “tea.” It’s not even true tea, the kind made from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). So, what is this thing called “UNTEA”? To answer… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Form vs. Function
Another pot of tea needed, which means another filling of the kettle and serving as “kettle sitter” while it boils. An opportune time to reflect on some deep and noteworthy topic. This one is a natural for tea drinkers: form vs. function. Should your teawares be primarily functional or stretch the boundaries of the unusual?… Continue reading
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Women’s Names and Tea
Tea has been seen as a “woman’s beverage” in Europe and the U.S. since it was popularized in Britain by Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza after her marriage to Prince Charles II. As tea became more popular, a lot of tea rooms became havens where women could go and not be seen as wild or… Continue reading
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