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  • A Game of “Musical Tea Mugs”

    Remember the game of “musical chairs”? Well, “musical tea mugs” is sorta like that. Sorta. The difference is there are no chairs. Uh, also there’s no music. Oh, and there are no people — just mugs. And teacups. So, I guess it is rather different. And the more tea mugs and cups you have, the… Continue reading

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  • Buying a Tea Set

    When people hear that I am “into” tea and teaware, they tend to also assume that I collect traditional British style teapots and teasets. The truth, however, is somewhat disappointing, as my taste in teaware is decidedly functional, so most of my brewing and drinking vessels are Chinese-style cups and teapots that I’ve collected over… Continue reading

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  • Tea Gadgets and Novelties

    It seems sometimes that hardly a day goes by without some tea-related gadget or novelty item hitting the market. Okay, so maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it is safe to say that there are a whole bunch of the aforementioned. There are any number of gizmos out there these days that can… Continue reading

  • The Demise of the Teacup and Saucer?

    Is the teacup and saucer disappearing from our arsenal of potable toters? Do we no longer have time for the more genteel and somewhat slower pace that lifting teacup to lips and setting it gently back down on the saucer practically demands? Or are we just so connected to dunking a teabag in a mug… Continue reading

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  • It’s Teamaker Time

    For coffee drinkers the notion of pushing a button and ending up with a cup of their favorite beverage in a few minutes is no big thing. One of the best known of the coffee making gadgets and the one that put this sort of thing on the map was the Mr. Coffee – which… Continue reading

  • Electric Kettles

    While electric kettles are commonplace in the United Kingdom, many people in the United States don’t have one. But true tea lovers know that the fastest, easiest way to get your cuppa is to have one of these gadgets for your very own. Here are a few things to consider when selecting an electric kettle:… Continue reading

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  • Teapots, Teapots and More Teapots

    When it comes right down to it you don’t really need a teapot to make tea. But for many tea drinkers this piece of teaware is a crucial part of the process of preparing and consuming tea and one that they’re not willing to part with. The teapot has probably been with us for as… Continue reading

  • Tea Storage Containers

    My readers know that I am a stickler for proper tea storage: A tea’s flavor is easily compromised by exposure to air, moisture and other smells. In fact, teas can get contaminated by the scent of other teas and tisanes. To protect your teas, keep both your loose leaf and bagged teas in airtight storage… Continue reading

  • Collectible Byrd Teawares and Pottery

    Tea lovers can go a bit gaga over collectible teawares. Sometimes they even go trolling the antique stores, garage sales, and flea markets, hoping to find that special something such as a Wedgwood cup and saucer. Not that I’ve ever done that, nope, not me, uh-uh, well maybe once … or twice … or every… Continue reading

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  • Tea Travel and Infuser Mugs

    Looking for ways to drink your tea on the go? A tea travel  mug or self-contained infuser mug may be just what you need. Tea travel and infuser mugs let you take your loose-leaf tea on the road without the need for packing a kit of specialized teaware.  Tea travel mugs offer entirely-enclosed tea brewing… Continue reading

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