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Fathers Need Tea Gifts, Too!
Contrary to the opinion some people have of it, tea makes a manly Father’s Day gift. Considering all they do for us, father’s certainly need an uplifting cup of this centuries-old brew. Yes, it’s once again time to look into your tea gift options. They’re not as limited as you might think. Father’s Day in… Continue reading
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A Very Special Mother’s Day Tea Time
Calling mothers, daughters, and sons everywhere to a very special tea time. It’s one full of heart and especially memories. An opportunity to spend some “quality time” with that most special person in your life, the one who ushered you into the world (or was there to love you as your adoptive mother) and supported… Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Magic
It’s getting to be the time of year to spread a little Mother’s Day magic. After all, mother’s do so much for us, starting with, well, life! The history of how Mother’s Day came to be celebrated includes such far flung things as the Egyptian Goddess Isis and her brother, Osiris, a woman named Anna… Continue reading
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A Guide To Tea Festivals
If you’re a serious tea lover you probably don’t need much of a reason to kick up your heels and sing the praises of tea. But if you’re looking to gather with like-minded souls to celebrate the merits of Camellia sinensis, here are a handful of noteworthy festivals to add to your calendar. Charleston Tea… Continue reading
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Tis the Season!
The season is quickly approaching for that refreshing glass of iced tea. We made a batch last night of peach oolong….yummy! But what’s the best way to go about it? In the South, sun tea is quite popular, but the FDA condemns it. I’m no scientist, so I’m not going to take sides in that… Continue reading
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Tea Tale — Yellow Bunny’s Easter Tea Time
This is the tale of a yellow bunny and his Easter teatime. No, he’s not a live bunny. He’s stuffed and soft and plush and has a cute yellow ribbon bowtie. Even so, he loves having tea out in the sunshine. This is especially true at Easter time. It’s the time of year when Spring… Continue reading
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Easter Tea!
The spring equinox has come and gone, while we our still waiting for our last frost date to get serious about the garden. The crocuses and daffodils are out in force, and the tourists are flocking to D.C. to see the cherry blossoms. We’ve even had a few beautiful days, although today definitely feels like… Continue reading
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No Foolin’ Around with Tea
Even on April Fool’s Day, I’m not foolin’ around when it comes to tea. As great tasting and beneficial as the tremendous varieties of teas are, I take them all very seriously. Anyone who says, “Here’s a great tea for you” and follows it up with “April Fool’s!” is not on my list of favorite… Continue reading
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The Thrill of Discovery — Easter Baskets
As a kid, one of the joys of Easter was discovering the many and varied items hiding in our Easter Baskets. Sure, the Easter eggs were fun to make and to find, but as I didn’t much care for hard-boiled eggs, after all the eggs were found, the thrill of the hunt dissipated quickly. The… Continue reading
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Green Is for Good Luck
What better day to talk about all things green than on St Patrick’s Day! And while some will opt for pitchers of green beer tonight, I’ll be seeing green in pots of tea! If ever I was to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, I’m sure it would be a… Continue reading
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