Holidays and Events
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Chanakara Dragonfruit Tea and “Alpha-Oops, H is for Halloween”
I have been a long-time fan of October, with its unassuming takeover of the season. It breathes in clammy summer air, and breathes out dulcet, cooling sighs of relief for heat-wearied brows. It transforms a soothing cup of hot tea into a spa experience. And, just before it relinquishes the stage for November’s dramatic entrance,… Continue reading
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“Spooky” Teawares
Nothing says Halloween like a spooky teatime, and nothing makes teatime spooky like “spooky” teawares. Of course, creepy decorations and eerie music help out a bit, too. The imagination of various pottery artists out there never ceases to amaze. Give them a holiday or other event to focus their creative energies on, and you never… Continue reading
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Spicing Up Your Autumn Tea Time
Yes, the calendar has rolled around once again, and that means it’s Autumn Teatime! Time to spice it up! Living the “tea life” (where tea isn’t just a beverage but a way of life) means that I am always looking for new ways to indulge and new pairings of food with teas. Autumn being my… Continue reading
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Harvest Season
Typically, we think of harvest time being closer to Halloween or Thanksgiving. Harvest festivals have sprung up as alternatives to Halloween celebrations, and Thanksgiving celebrates the bounties of the harvest. Yet, the harvest season actually begins a bit earlier. A Celtic holiday, Lughnasadh (Lu-na-sa), celebrates the beginning of the harvest on August 1st. We may… Continue reading
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Yes, It’s Fall Tea Time Again
The Autumnal Equinox is upon us once again, signaling that it’s also once again the season for a great Fall Teatime. Invite over a few friends, steep up a pot or two of tea, load up the tea table with your favorite autumn treats, and dig in! For those of you with school age children,… Continue reading
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Tea and the Flag
As one who lives the “tea life,” I treasure my ability to live as I choose. This 4th of July makes me feel especially glad to live in a country that is still a beacon of freedom to the world. Despite recent trends, we all can still live life pretty much as we want. A… Continue reading
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Summer Solstice Tea
The time is near for Summer Solstice and a special glass of chilled tea. Something full of sunshine would fit the bill nicely. Just as the Winter Solstice marks when the Northern hemisphere of our planet has the fewest hours of daylight and longest night, Summer Solstice marks its longest day and shortest night (reverse… Continue reading
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Teas Perfect for the 4th of July
Don’t forget the tea at your 4th of July party! A great event in our country is about to be celebrated. That day came about in part because of tea. It’s only fitting, therefore, that tea be a central part of your feasting. Most of you have heard the story of the Boston Tea Party… Continue reading
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For Dad: A Cupful of Memories
Growing up as a kid, my favorite time of the year was always summertime. It wasn’t just the fact that school was out, although I’m sure that had something to do with it. However, summertime meant that the family got to go camping. As far back as I can remember, the whole family would pack… Continue reading
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Teatime with Dad on Father’s Day
Many of you think tea is just for “delicate flowers” like me, a tea drinking, pinkie pointing, hat wearing, long hair flowing female. I beg to differ. Men throughout the world enjoy a brew that can range from a delicate pale white tea such as Bai Hao Yin Zhen from the Fujian province in China… Continue reading
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