Preparing Tea and Herbals
How to properly prepare teas and herbals.
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On the Reliability of Tea
It’s happened to me many times and I strongly suspect that other tea drinkers have experienced the same problem. That tea that was so fantastic the first few times I drank it turns out to be a disappointment when I sample another batch. I’ve even experienced this not so desirable phenomenon from one cup of… Continue reading
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How to Steep a Great Cuppa Oolong Tea
Steeping a great cuppa oolong in our house has just gotten easier. Hubby and I purchased a new tea mug with lid and infuser basket. The basket is for us the most interesting part of the set. We made a happy discovery almost as soon as we brought it home and unpacked it. Awhile back… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Suspending Disbelief
Another pot of tea means another tour of duty as “kettle sitter” to keep watch and know when the water has boiled. I tell people I watch the kettle so I don’t have to endure that screeching whistle sound, but maybe it’s really to give me time to unravel the secrets of the universe. So… Continue reading
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Quick and Easy Iced Tea
As warmer weather approaches here in the Northern Hemisphere of this orb we call Earth, tea drinkers start contemplating how to enjoy their favorite brew (tea!) cold instead of hot. Making tea quickly and easily is very important when you’re trying to “beat the heat,” so an iced tea maker is a good option. A… Continue reading
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Taking Tea Along in a Thermos
My husband and I recently went away for a weekend of walking, carefully timed to miss out on the current unseasonably warm weather. We had to search long and hard to find a place where it was raining in an April this lovely, but we didn’t shrink from the task. I’m fairly sure my feet… Continue reading
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On the Connoisseurship of Tea
Is there such a thing as a tea connoisseur? Well, as they used to say on a popular TV show of yesteryear, “you bet your sweet bippy.” Of course, when the word “connoisseur” is bandied about, the first thing most of us probably think of is wine, followed by some of the other finer things… Continue reading
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Tea Songs to Sing While Brewing Tea
Of course, something as beloved and a part of living as tea (I dare say as much as sex, given the situation) is also much regaled in song. There is Tea for Two, and most everyone can sing those three words. The song sort of combines tea and sex as it is a love song… Continue reading
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The Importance of Tea Tasting Techniques
The tea tasting techniques you use to try a new tea are very important. They can make the difference between “Yum!” and “Bleh!” Don’t worry, though, you don’t have to be a scientist or a certified tea taster to get more enjoyment from your tea. The steps are fairly simple and will assure that you… Continue reading
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“I Hate Green Tea”
Have you ever heard someone declare “I hate green tea”? To some of us diehard tea drinkers, this is like saying “I hate air” or “I hate sunshine”. That’s because we know how intricate and rewarding the flavors of a properly steeped green tea can be. We also know that the person making this declaration… Continue reading
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Aqua Vitae
I come from a country which is very aware of the importance of spring water. The Scottish whisky industry has grown up along side the burns and springs of the countryside and the difference that it makes is instantly clear in the product. Without varying the production method much at all a single malt whisky… Continue reading
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