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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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Russian Tea Blends
This is part two of my look into Russian tea and tea culture. Though Russia didn’t get introduced to tea until the 17th century from China, it seems that tea didn’t become very popular in Russia until the 19th century. The tisanes they drank before they were introduced to tea, was called Sbiten – a… Continue reading
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Russian Tea Part I
Russia, believe it or not has been tea drinking country unique in its own respects. The Czars and upper echelon, loved their tea, and it was often had on special occasions. Their tea was also served quite strong, but with a bowl of hot water so they could dilute the tea down to their preferred… Continue reading
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Tea Blogs
We love tea here at the English Tea Store, and we figure you should probably love it too. That’s why we’re putting together a list of every tea blog that we know of – so you can learn as much or as little as you’d like about the world’s most delicious beverage! To see the… Continue reading
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Tea Movie Review: All in This Tea
If you’ve crossed the line from casual tea drinker to connoisseur then you’ll understand that there’s something about a truly great tea that can inspire equally great passions. At times, these passions may become so consuming that they seem to border on obsession. If you’re looking for proof of this idea look no further than… Continue reading
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Afternoon Tea Bargains
The current recession has curbed spending for a lot of people, and taking “afternoon tea” (tea served with sandwiches, scones and sweets) can appear to be an out-of-reach luxury. But is it? Afternoon tea can be expensive because the best known teas are often served in fancy hotels. Hotels cater to tourists and those with… Continue reading
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Spent Leaves?
The economy is in bad shape, and everyone is tightening their belt to save every penny. So here are ways you can use tea leaves that would otherwise be thrown out. First you want to make sure you are getting the most out of the leaf, and to do this once you have steeped the… Continue reading
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The Aging of Tea
Teas, just like most food products, can go bad. So maybe it is time to ask “how long have my teas been sitting exposed to the air?” Green and white teas are notorious for going bad within 6 months of opening, quicker if exposed to sunlight. Black teas are fairly rugged and can last a… Continue reading
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The Spirit of Tea Book Review
The Spirit of Tea by Frank Hadley Murphy Sherman Asher Publishing Reviewed by William I. Lengeman III Along with the rise in popularity of tea in the last decade or so has come an increase in the number of books written about tea. Many have focused on telling the story of tea in broad terms,… Continue reading
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The Tea Leaf: A Long and Lonesome Journey
“From Click to Ship” A photo-journey of a typical tea leaf from The English Tea Store Click the image to check it out today! Continue reading
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