Product and Tea Reviews
Reviews of various products related to tea, including foods, tea preparation equipment, teas, and herbals.
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Tea Showdown — Devonshire Tea vs. PG Tips
My tea adventures have ranged far and wide over the past year. While my focus has been on loose leaf teas (strongly preferred), a few bagged teas have crossed my path. PG Tips has been a favorite for years and has a long history dating back to the 1930s (although the company was started in… Continue reading
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The Tea Pillow of My Dreams
Ever thought you could dream on a pillow of tea? Me neither. In fact, when I was asked awhile back if I wanted to try a tea pillow, my first thought was, “Get real. A pillow made of tea?” It was a reasonable question. After all, tea is, well, you know, sort of liquidy, at… Continue reading
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The Art of Tea: French Blend
The reputations the French have for their fashionable style, their epicurean sense of taste and their valued appreciation for art and beauty, are all present here in this blend, aptly named French Blend. Inspired by my recent trip to Paris, and still reveling in all things French, I was thrilled to discover that the English… Continue reading
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Nine Bend Black Dragon Tea Review
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Nine Bend Black Dragon from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A… Continue reading
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Devonshire Tea Review
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Devonshire Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry:… Continue reading
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Putting Typhoo to the Test
Members of the Executive Team and the Blender Team at Typhoo Tea imbibe tea in her or his own unique way. It got me to wondering how Typhoo would taste prepared according to each person’s preferred method. Time for a Typhoo Taste Test — woohoo! First, a reminder that this tea is processed to minimize… Continue reading
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Review of Stash Peppermint
Name: Peppermint Brand: Stash Type: Herbal tisane Form: Paper Tea Bag Review: Mint tisane is an old standby for a lot of people: Refreshing hot or cold, it is also a traditional remedy for upset stomachs. Different tea companies have their own version of this favorite, the quality of which can vary widely depending on… Continue reading
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Review of Harney & Son African Autumn
Name: African Autumn Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Rooibos tisane, flavored Form: Silken pyramid tea bags Review: Rooibos, an herb grown in South Africa, is a popular alternative to true tea: Rooibos has no caffeine, low tannin, and is naturally sweet. It also blends quite well with other flavors, and can be enjoyed both hot… Continue reading
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Review of Stash English Breakfast Decaf Tea
Name: English Breakfast Decaf Tea Brand: Stash Type: Black tea, English breakfast, decaffeinated Form: Paper Tea bag Review: While every tea company has its own idea of what an English breakfast tea should be, there are a few qualities that remain constant. An English breakfast tea is black tea, strong enough to stand up to… Continue reading
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Review of Chinese Flower by Harney & Sons
Name: Chinese Flower Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Flavored green tea Form: Available in both teabags and loose-leaf Review: This is one of those teas that is both a pleasure to look at as well as to drink. The gorgeous dry leaf is a blend of Chinese green tea and dried flower petals (Harney &… Continue reading
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