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A Memorial Day Tea Time
Memorial Day is upon us (the real one on May 30th as opposed to the date this year it was observed). One of this blog owner’s sister companies is the United States Flag Store, so this is one of those big days of the year for them. But it’s also a great day for a… Continue reading
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Happy Victoria Day and a Teacup Toast!
Cheers to all our Canadian readers (outside of Quebec) in particular and to everyone in general on Victoria Day! A teacup toast to you all! But wait, what is it? You Canadians know all about it, but the rest of us wallow in ignorance, so bear with us while we play catch-up. What Is Victoria… Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Tribute: How Mom Saved Dad’s Life
Mother’s Day is a great occasion for each of us to express our appreciation for the woman who brought us into the world. Tea times and other party events are typical. In my case, it’s a special tribute, showing how Mom was a real lifesaver…literally! Steep yourself a nice cuppa, sit back, and see how… Continue reading
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5 “Motherly” May Teas Not to Miss!
The fifth month of the year is beginning, a time for the real Spring time to begin (finally!) and to celebrate motherhood. In recognition, here are some teas that I would tend to think of as spring-like and not to miss in May: 1 Give Mom some choices: English Tea Store Flavored Black Tea… Continue reading
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How to Set the Perfect Easter Tea Table
Easter is a time of rebirth and renewal, when we know that the dormant world around us is reviving and once again budding. Reflecting that at tea time is easy to do with a few key ingredients. Here’s how to set the perfect Easter tea table: Pastel Colors Just about any color is appropriate here,… Continue reading
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Tea Drinking During the Civil War
There is no shortage of legends about our sixteenth president, Mr. Abraham Lincoln. You probably heard a few of them in school when you were growing up. One persistent tea-related legend is the notion that he once said, “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me… Continue reading
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5 Essentials for Your Easter Basket
Easter is quickly approaching. Time to think about what to include in your Easter baskets for the little ones in your life (or for yourself, even). There are five things that seem essential – that is, it just isn’t Easter without them! Here they are: 1 A Basket Actually, chocolate should be #1, but I… Continue reading
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5 “Hoppy” April Teas Not to Miss!
The fourth month of the year is beginning, a time of things like cute bunnies and Easter and everything blooming. A time to be very “hoppy” about tea. In recognition, here are some teas that I would tend to think of as spring-like and not to miss in April: 1 Foil-pouch protected from those April… Continue reading
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It’s Time to Stock Up on Those British Candies for Easter!
Less than a month to go before those egg hunts and chocolate candies in egg, squirrel, bunny, and other shapes are unwrapped and gobbled. Better be sure to stock up now so there’s no shortage when that time comes! Some of the most popular British candies for Easter are Cadbury crème eggs and their Mini… Continue reading
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Get Your “Green” on Tea-wise for St. Patrick’s Day!
As the saying goes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s the Romanized Gaul who was living in England on the west coast, was kidnapped as a boy by those wild Celts during a raid and brought back to Ireland to be a slave shepherd, then escaped his captors, made it back to his… Continue reading
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