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Shamrocks and Tea
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland and so is tea. So, like the transitive property of equality (if a=b and b=c, then a=c), it is safe to conclude that shamrocks and tea just naturally go together. Small wonder it pops up on the tea table. What is a shamrock? There seem to be no easy answers Continue reading
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5 “Lucky” March Teas Not to Miss!
The third month of the year is beginning, and here’s hoping the weather is more like a lamb than a lion…and definitely not as tough on some of you, especially in Southern and East Coast states, as last month was. Green is the color most associated with March, due to that special day when everyone Continue reading
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Some British Holidays You’ve Never Heard Of (and the Perfect Teas to Celebrate Each One)
Just when you thought there weren’t enough holidays in the year, you discover that other countries have ones you’ve never heard of. Here are a few from the UK that are probably new to you and that deserve a toast of the teacup: Twelfth Night – Yes, that Twelfth Night after which Shakespeare named one Continue reading
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The Tea of the Irish
For some mysterious reason March seems to be the time of the year when many people turn their thoughts to all things Irish. But seriously. Of course the impetus for all of this Irish-centric behavior is the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, an official holiday in Ireland and a few other points around the globe Continue reading
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Tea and the Cherry Blossom Festival
There are cherry trees in our nation’s capital city. I was lucky enough years ago to have been there when cherry blossoms were in bloom. Now, I toast them from afar with a nice cuppa tea! About the D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival The cherry trees growing in Washington, D.C., date back to 1912. They were Continue reading
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Teas and Chocolates for Your Valentine’s Day Tea Time
February, known for Groundhog’s Day where we see how much more Winter weather we’ll need to endure, is thankfully punctuated in the middle with romance. Valentine’s Day on the 14th is an occasion to say “I love you” in a number of ways that have become traditional through the years – some date it as Continue reading
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Some “Hearty” Teas for Valentine’s Day
Pardon my play on words. Obviously there are various meanings to the words heart and hearty but with Valentine’s Day falling in this month it seemed as good a time as any to look at some hearty teas. Even if Valentine’s Day wasn’t nigh, it’s still winter in the Northern Hemisphere (a relative concept here Continue reading
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Saying ‘I Love You’ with Tea
by Guest Blogger Sarah Rosalind Roberts You walk through your door after a long, hard day. You’re tired, itching to put the kettle on, but instead you hear six, beautiful, little words. “Do you fancy a cuppa tea?” The sheer delight at hearing this, and even just thinking about it, fills me to the brim Continue reading
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5 Heartfelt February Teas Not to Miss!
The second month of the year is beginning, and that “special day” with your special someone is just one of the important occasions this month where tea will fit in perfectly. Actually, many of you are like me in that you see every day as an occasion for tea. Bravo! Even so, here are five Continue reading
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How to Prepare for the Perfect Valentine Tea Time
Yes, it’s already time to start preparing for the perfect Valentine tea time. The best events need a little forethought, and since a lot of other people will also be preparing for that perfect tea time for their loved one, you may need to order early to assure you get the items that you want. Continue reading
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