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What Do You Want from Tea?
Tea can soothe, calm, and bring a state of mind that would make someone on the Titanic as it sank regard the event as just a bad day at sea. Tea can invigorate, enliven, revitalize, stimulate, strengthen, and increase alertness. At least, these are some of the claims being made about this beverage that is… Continue reading
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Mothering Mom on Mother’s Day with Tea
Where would we all be without mothers? Biologically speaking, we wouldn’t. Emotionally and physically, we’d be pretty bad off. So, a bit of mothering Mom on Mother’s Day is very much in order. A special tea time is one of the best ways to show her your appreciation for all that “mothering” she showers on… Continue reading
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The Demise of the Teacup and Saucer?
Is the teacup and saucer disappearing from our arsenal of potable toters? Do we no longer have time for the more genteel and somewhat slower pace that lifting teacup to lips and setting it gently back down on the saucer practically demands? Or are we just so connected to dunking a teabag in a mug… Continue reading
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Stocking Up on British Snacks for Your Picnicking
In Spring a young man’s fancy turns to picnics — or something like that. Picnicking seems to be a popular pastime for families, lovers, and various groups such as Kiwanis, Elks, and churches. Have no fear, British snacks are here! And they’re waiting to jump into your “pic-a-nic basket” (as Yogi Bear calls it). Snacking… Continue reading
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20 Reasons to Drink Tea in May
May is chock full of all sorts of special occasions, holidays, and dates recognizing everything from teachers to moms to veterans. As a lover of tea, I have singled out 20 lesser-known dates and shown how you, too, can squeeze even more enjoyment out of every tea leaf by toasting these occasions. Nothing too serious… Continue reading
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Embracing Tea Myths, Legends, and Stories
Tea history is full of myths, legends, and stories, enough to keep the Brothers Grimm, were they alive today, busy for years writing them all down. These tales enrich our tea experience as long as we remember they are not necessarily fact. Who among us really expects a cabin in the woods inhabited by three… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Flexibility and Tea
Hubby and I drink tea every day, cupful after cupful — that’s a lot! It gives us a great deal of “kettle sitting” time wherein we ponder the mysteries of the universe, or more often just think about silly stuff. This time it was flexibility and tea. Seemed a natural. Flexibility is the ability to… Continue reading
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Over 200 (correction: 300!) Years of Twinings Tea
One of the more established tea companies around is Twinings. Since 1706 when the company opened a warehouse in London, they have been wowing their customers with such classics as English Breakfast. In the mid-1800s they created a tea flavored with oil of bergamot and named it after the 2nd Earl Grey, Prime Minister from… Continue reading
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Getting Great “After Season” Tea Time Deals
Bargain shoppers, rejoice! Tea and teaware deals abound, especially for “after season” items. Being a bargain hunter in the extreme, I wait anxiously for special dates and occasions to pass just as avidly as others prepare for their occurring. When it comes to tea, this is especially true. Holidays are the best example of this.… Continue reading
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“I Hate Green Tea”
Have you ever heard someone declare “I hate green tea”? To some of us diehard tea drinkers, this is like saying “I hate air” or “I hate sunshine”. That’s because we know how intricate and rewarding the flavors of a properly steeped green tea can be. We also know that the person making this declaration… Continue reading
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