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George Orwell’s Nice Cup of Tea
By William I. Lengeman III George Orwell turned out a great deal of writing in his lifetime but he is probably best known for his novels, Animal Farm and 1984. The latter book, a nightmarish vision of a totalitarian future, is required reading in many curricula today and lent the term “Big Brother” entirely new… Continue reading
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A Tea by Any Other Name
By A.C. Cargill There’s a trend to apply the term “tea” rather loosely these days. Just about any beverage steeped from plant matter is being called tea. From hibiscus, to chamomile, to rooibos and honeybush. Even gardeners have gotten into the act, calling their watered down organic fertilizer “compost tea” (wouldn’t want that in my… Continue reading
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Herbal Tea Books
Let’s begin with a brief discussion about terminology and more specifically with some thoughts on the term herbal tea. To be perfectly correct, the word tea should only be used to refer to products derived from the plant known as Camellia sinensis. Herbal beverages are more properly referred to as “infusions” or “tisanes,” a term… Continue reading
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A Tea Book for Real Tea Drinkers
In a sea of books about tea, a reader can find it hard to select one that gives facts yet is also visually pleasing. The book Tea (subtitled Aromas and Flavors Around the World) by Lydia Gautier does both so well that this avid tea drinker (me) can find true tea happiness. Starting with a… Continue reading
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Tea Tomes
by William I. Lengeman III Herbal Teas for Health and Healing by Jessica Houdret There are a number of books on the market devoted solely to herbal teas, also known as infusions or tisanes, and here’s another one to add to the list. Houdret’s book is a slim volume that will aid you in making,… Continue reading
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Tea Bag Folding
The history of tea is as rich as the cultures from which it springs. From mysterious, ancient roots in China and India, to the delightful afternoon tea party found in Western civilizations. Along with the rich and satisfying taste of tea come traditions that have evolved over time. Some traditions and rituals were developed quite… Continue reading
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Tea Book Club
by Stephanie Hanson One of my favorite places in Reston, Virginia, is a place called Lake Anne Plaza. It’s a lakeside shopping center modeled after an Italian village where chain stores are banned. On Saturdays during the spring, summer, and fall, a farmer’s market and art bazaar pop up. But my two favorite places were… Continue reading
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Tea and the Weather
by Adam Yusko Why is it that a cup of green tea is never as refreshing on a dreary February day when you’re trapped inside a cold house, while that steaming hot cup of Assam feels oppressive in the summer heat? Don’t get me wrong, those of us that love tea will find a way… Continue reading
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Lu Yu and The Classic of Tea
As premium tea has experienced something of a resurgence in popularity in recent years, there has also been a corresponding increase in books on related topics. None of which is anything new, really. One of the first writers to expound upon the various fine points of tea and tea culture wielded his pen about 1,200… Continue reading
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British East India Company, part 2
by Stephanie Hanson Part 2 The British East India Company used opium as a way to raise revenue from the Chinese people to then buy the tea that the English people clamored for. The powerful company practically destroyed the agricultural economy in parts of India, where opium began to dominate the landscape — opium that… Continue reading
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