Tea – Brands
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Who Are Twinings of London?
What can you say about a tea company that’s been in business longer than the United States has been a nation? Quite a lot more than we can fit into this article, I’m sure. But suffice to say, for starters, that any company that’s been around for 300 years (and change) must be doing something Continue reading
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Harney & Sons Know Tea!
In the wide, wide world of tea having someone to guide you is as essential as having a good sherpa for your climb up the Himalayas to seek either to set a personal record or find the mythical paradise of Shangri-la. Someone who can steer you clear of the pitfalls of bad tea and show Continue reading
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Review — Hot Cinnamon Spice from Harney & Sons
Name: Hot Cinnamon Spice Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Silken pyramid tea bags Review: Black tea blended with orange, cinnamon and clove is probably one of the most, if not the most, beloved tea flavor blends available. There are several variations on the market, each with its own quirks that make Continue reading
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Review — Golden Moon Imperial Formosa
The Subject: Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea from Golden Moon Teas Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Oolong (semi-fermented) Scents, flavorings, etc.: No added scents or flavorings Aroma, dry: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Taste, plain: Fresh, mild, slightly smoky, earthy Aroma Continue reading
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Ntingwe Kwazulu Tea from Taylors of Harrogate
Let me say instantly, for those who like to get to the point: I really like Ntingwe Kwazulu tea from Taylors of Harrogate and recommend it highly. The blurb on the package says: “This tea has a fresh, brisk flavor and a bright liquor.” I say yes to the fresh and bright liquor, however I Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Organic Assam
Name: Organic Assam Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Black tea, Assam Form: Silken Teabags Review: Assam is a tea that I have a love/hate relationship with. A truly good Assam is a wonderful thing: A great palate cleanser after a big breakfast, a wonderful pairing with chocolate, and a sturdy, bracing drink any time of Continue reading
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Typhoo Tea — The Doctor Is In
Tea has many well-documented health benefits. One tea company even declares this in the name of its tea — “Typhoo,” from a Chinese word meaning “doctor.” It’s a tea that’s been around since the early 1900s and is still enjoyed daily by millions. Modern medicine has only been around a relatively short time in man’s Continue reading
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The Great Bag Debate
My grandfather came to the US via port-of-call in Boston. He left Birmingham as a young man and sailed to America to find a better life. When he came to the US, the tea he knew was loose, despite the fact that teabags were invented in 1907. Teabags were initially made from Chinese silk and Continue reading
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Tea Book Review — “The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea”
One of the most respected tea companies around is Harney & Sons. Their teas are known for having a fine and consistent quality. A good bit of news is that Michael Harney, one of the owners, has written an authoritative guide to teas, appropriately titled The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea. The book is Continue reading
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Why My Teapot Loves PG Tips
My six-cup “Blue Betty” teapot is in love with PG Tips. So are my tastebuds. And my hubby’s tastebuds. It’s a love affair that has grown warmer over the years. For a tea that’s been on the market since the 1930s, PG Tips has continued to stay one of the favorite teas around. Brooke, Bond Continue reading
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