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Tea Can Keep You from Overindulging During the Holidays
Overindulging during the holidays is so easy to do, but tea can help you keep your intake to a somewhat reasonable level. That will save you a lot of dieting in the New Year ― a feat in and of itself worth celebrating. The main cause of this overindulgence, or so I theorize, is that… Continue reading
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In the Leaves for November
November for me is a month of bonfires and fireworks so there is no better tea to help me see what it holds in store than a smokey cup of lapsang souchong served in the most garishly colourful mug I can find. My initial impressions of the month therefore are that it will be delicious… Continue reading
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Start Your Thanksgiving Plans with Tea
Time to start making Thanksgiving plans, beginning with the menu. Turkey ― check! Cranberries ― check! Stuffing ― check! Sweet potatoes ― check! Green bean casserole ― check! Tea ― che… uh… huh? Tea with your Thanksgiving feast sure isn’t usual here in the U.S. despite the growing awareness of tea for enjoyment and possible… Continue reading
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20 Reasons to Drink Tea in November
November is upon us. Ten months gone, and two to go in our annual journey through space around the Sun. The biggies this month are U.S. Election Day (1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday), Veteran’s Day on the 11th and Thanksgiving (U.S.) on the 24th (always the third Thursday). But first, a few month-long observations:… Continue reading
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Christmas Tea Gifts
It is that time, darlings! Well, actually, I guess I’m late, because Walmart, Dollar General, and The English Tea Store all have put up their Christmas displays. Yes, Halloween has not yet come, and Christmas shopping has begun. Then there are those people who shop all year. I applaud their diligence, but I myself have… Continue reading
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Making a Pumpkin Pie for Tea Time
Those little pie pumpkins are popping up in grocery stores and farmers’ markets, signaling that it’s time to make a pumpkin pie for tea time! We picked our pumpkin and headed home to make this tasty treat that is becoming an annual tradition in our house (hubby baked pies the two previous years around this… Continue reading
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British Candies Are Perfect for Halloween
Halloween time is upon us once more. Time to line up treats for the kiddies. Some of the best options are those wonderful British candies. Stock up now before that doorbell starts ringing. Let’s set the scene: The kids have donned their costumes. They are laughing and chattering excitedly while going from door to door.… Continue reading
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In the Leaves for October
October is traditionally a month of spookyness and candy related mayhem full of child like fun and laughter. What could possibly go wrong? A cup of ghostly white tea seemed appropriate to the season and harboured the following dark portents of impending doom… At the top of the cup there was a lollipop, an axe… Continue reading
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John Harney — Recognizing a True Tea Master
Cha Jing, the classic book of tea written by Lu Yu in the 8th century CE, is still read and revered by tea lovers the world over. It now lends its name to a tea industry award. World Tea Media, producers of World Tea Expo, introduced the Cha Jing Lifetime Achievement Award at World Tea… Continue reading
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World Tea Expo 2011: The Flip Side
The Summer version of the World Tea Expo was held June 24-26, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. My previous posts (part 1 and part 2) detailed the experiences of a first-time exhibitor at WTE. I also had the opportunity to step out of my booth and walk the aisles, check out all the other booths,… Continue reading
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