Teawares and Equipment
Teacups, teapots, and anything used to enjoy tea and prepare tea.
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Can You Brew Tea Like You Brew Coffee?
The Tea-Cha company, headed by Ian Bersten, has proposed a revolution in tea preparation: brew it like you would brew coffee. Is that really possible? Ever being the one to like to test things out and run little mini-experiments, I looked forward to receiving the newest model of Bersten’s brew filter and giving it a… Continue reading
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Novelty Tea Bags
If we go by the most commonly accepted version for the origin of the tea bag, this handy little gizmo has been with us for a little more than a century. If you have any doubt that it’s still going strong consider the relatively recent innovations in tea bag design, such as pyramid tea bags… Continue reading
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Tea and the Pioneer Spirit — Packaging Overkill?
Tea steeped loose is, for many people, totally passé. Fine… people want convenience… sounds good to me. However, the “bags” that tea is now being put in for steeping are turning into fancy sachets in various shapes, and sometimes these are, in turn, packaged in special paper containers or other wrappers. Tea companies are really… Continue reading
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Tea Gadgets Rated — Round 2
Once again, we’re taking a closer look at tea gadgets that seem to pop up on the market like mushrooms after a Spring rain. Over the past couple of years intrepid and tireless tea journalist William I. Lengeman III has sought out the weirdest, cutest, and downright silliest tea gadgets out there. Other tea lovers… Continue reading
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Royal Albert Roses for Your Table
One of the most sought after and exquisite china lines is Royal Albert. Their beauty and fine detailing bring a real aesthetic to any table. Founded around 1896 by Thomas Clark Wild in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, and trading under the name “Royal Albert,” the company specialized in creating bone china tea and breakfast sets with… Continue reading
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Royal Doulton by Wedgwood
Since the founding of the Wedgwood company by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759, the company has been dedicated to creating the finest quality teawares and more. The company grew over the years and started acquiring other potteries and forming strategic partnerships. Today, Wedgwood is part of Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton (WWRD). The Royal Doulton founder began… Continue reading
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Tea Gadgets and Offbeat Tea News
It’s been a while since our last report on tea gadgets but the flow of new gadgets never seems to stop. Let’s start by getting a few bits of offbeat tea news out of the way. If you’re looking for a surefire formula for getting media attention I’d venture to say that something to do… Continue reading
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Dear Santa, I Want This Teapot!
My wish list begins “Dear Santa, I want this teapot…” The problem is that there are so many choices out there. Stylish teapot designs abound, so selecting just one takes some careful consideration. It’s essential, though, this time of year for tea lovers to leave hints here and there about which of these teapots are… Continue reading
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From Russia with … Tea!
Every tea-drinking culture around the world has developed their own containers for the purposes of preparing and drinking tea. Some of the most beautiful and elegant of this tea ware is a legacy of the grandeur that was once Imperial Russia. Along with stately samovars and exquisite Lomonosov porcelain, Russia has given the world podstakanniki,… Continue reading
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Tea and Art
In my last post, I talked about revisiting the UK. One of the things I decided to do was get my tourist hat on, take trips down memory lane in London, and in one of my trips, I came across this: The typeface of the letters against the backdrop of a blue sky made me… Continue reading
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