Preparing Tea and Herbals
How to properly prepare teas and herbals.
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Got Milk?
By William I. Lengeman III When it comes to tea and milk – as with tea and sugar – everyone likes what they like and there is no correct answer. For many tea drinkers the idea of downing a cup without milk is inconceivable. On the other hand are those who couldn’t imagine sullying their… Continue reading
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Matcha: The Heart of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
In 1168, a Buddhist priest named Myōan Eisai became disillusioned with the state of Buddhism in his homeland, modern-day Okayama, Japan, and set out in search of Mt. Tiantai, China, which was the birthplace of his religious sect. It would be the first of two visits that Eisai would make to Mt. Tiantai, and when… Continue reading
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Taking My Sugar to Tea: To Sweeten or Not to Sweeten
by William I. Lengeman III In the opinion of novelist Henry Fielding, “love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.” But for so many of Fielding’s countrymen, black tea with milk and sugar is a right and a requirement that’s become one of the icons with which the British are closely associated. For many… Continue reading
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How to Make Loose Leaf Tea
By Caryn Murray If you’re looking to mix things up by using loose leaf tea instead of a tea bag, you might feel slightly confused. If it’s your first time making loose leaf tea, you’ll of course need to know how to make it! This simple step-by-step guide will walk you through the process. Step… Continue reading
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Cooking with Tea
by Stephanie Hanson Whether you begin your day with a cup of Irish Breakfast or end it sipping a nice, mellow white tea, you’re here because you love to drink tea. And if you’re like me, in between those two cups of tea are three or four more. Maybe you even think about pairing tea… Continue reading
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Cold Brewing Iced Tea
Summer is here and the soaring temperatures make this the perfect time to settle back and enjoy a nice cold glass – or how about a pitcher, for that matter – of iced tea. But with the sultry temperatures and the air conditioner pumping away furiously, is it really the time to be in the… Continue reading
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Rinsing Tea Leaves
Many people believe that “rinsing” tea leaves prior to use is a good practice. Rinsing tea leaves is the practice of pouring hot water over the tea leaves, then immediately pouring out that water and adding more hot water to actually brew the rinsed tea leaves. Some people rinse their tea leaves to reduce caffeine… Continue reading
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Breaking the “Rules”
There have been a lot of posts talking about the proper way to brew tea. All of them basically giving the same basic ideas, sometimes slightly different with brew times or temperatures , but what happens if you throw the rules out the window all together? I know many people whose ideas on how to… Continue reading
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Tea to Go
While bagged tea is quite an invention, which depending who you talk to is either a rejuvenation or a bastardization of tea. But what if you are a firm believer in the superiority of loose leaf tea, but still want an enjoyable cup while away? For an English style cup of tea, it might just… Continue reading
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The Perfect Water Temperature for Tea
In my last post I discussed how important it can be to brew different tea types using different water temperatures; the correct temperature can separate a passable cup of tea from an almost mind-blowing experience. However, the ideal temperature for different tea types ranges from 140º F to 212º F (boiling). With such a wide… Continue reading
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