Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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A Nation of Tea Drinkers? Us?
Is the United States a nation of tea drinkers? Most people who know anything about the topic would probably say that we are not. While we drink quite a bit of iced tea, at least relative to the hot kind, our overall consumption doesn’t rank us among the world’s great tea-drinking nations. In fact, our… Continue reading
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Tea Time Memory: Getting Caught at the Office Playing a Computer Game
It’s amazing the memories that a cuppa tea can evoke. This time it was when I got caught playing a computer game at the office. I must have turned 10 shades of red. But it’s not all you would think it is. I’d better start at the beginning. Once upon a time, I was able… Continue reading
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If Great Books Were More About Tea
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ― C.S. Lewis The great works of literature are the ones that withstand the test of time. They have probably done so for a reason, but that doesn’t mean that they couldn’t stand some improvement – if… Continue reading
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A Cuppa Tea with Lord Peter Wimsey and Dorothy L. Sayers
The other day (or month) hubby came home with an amazing book: Lord Peter: A Collection of All the Lord Peter Wimsey Stories by Dorothy L. Sayers. I pounced. Literally. Snatching the book from his hands I exclaimed “Lord Peter Wimsey! Where did you find this?” It had been donated to the local book drop… Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Tea Awards
Awards are great…sometimes. And other times they serve other purposes. It’s true just about everywhere, including in the world of tea. So I present here a few personal thoughts on these tea awards and welcome yours. Awards for tea are a sign that someone thinks that the time and effort invested in the award-winning tea… Continue reading
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How to Relish the Last Hurrahs of Summer with Tea
Some parts of the U.S. have seen snow. And unseasonably cold temperatures. (There was also an early snowfall in northern India around the beginning of September.) And too much rain. And flooding. With such events going on, some of us are prompted to relish the last hurrahs of Summer with some suitable tea moments. I’m… Continue reading
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Using Tea as the Peacemaker
Lots of turmoil in the world. It ranges from international all the way down to one-on-one. Tea can play a role as peacemaker here. In fact, tea has been playing that role for some time now in various countries around the world. Maybe it’s time to start a “Stop and have a cuppa tea” campaign.… Continue reading
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Practicing My Moroccan Style Tea Pour
Awhile ago I wrote an article posted on this blog about pouring tea like a Moroccan waiter, being inspired by a Moroccan waiter who had served my tea by pouring it from a gleaming silver teapot that he held above his head, letting a thin stream of tea flow flawlessly from spout to tea glass… Continue reading
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How to Steep Your Tea
There are many resources nowadays that claim to tell you the secret of preparing perfect tea. I remain skeptical that such a thing exists. But if you’re willing to settle for a great cup of tea, I’d suggest that you focus on a few key factors – the quality of the tea, the time spent… Continue reading
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