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A Touch of Pu-erh
Pu-erh seems to be one of those love ’em or leave ’em teas. Some people say they taste like dirt. Other consider them heavenly. They can be purchased in cakes to enjoy now or to store in a safe place to age and improve over time. They also come in bricks and tuochas (little bird’s… Continue reading
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Panacea: A Poem Upon Tea
Are there more poems devoted to the joys of tea than to its cousin in the hot beverage field, coffee? I haven’t done the research and thus concede that I might be wrong, but I’d be willing to bet that there are. There’s just something about tea that inspires devotion and praise in a way that… Continue reading
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Bella Coola by English Tea Store
Name: Bella Coola Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal/fruit tisane Form: Loose Leaf Review: This is a fruity tisane that tastes remarkably like a cross between fruit punch and a low-sugar cranberry juice. The blend is typical of many tisanes, and includes a base of rosehips and hibiscus (the tisane is bright fuschia). This makes for… Continue reading
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Morning RouTEAne
Everyone has a morning routine, but tea lovers also have their morning rouTEAne. Just as those first tasks after waking are necessary to get your day off to a proper start, so is that morning tea — the first cuppa, numero uno, la première tasse, etc. Regardless of what comprises your personal ablutions, they are… Continue reading
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Is Snobbery Ruining Assam Tea?
As people learn more about tea and consequently seek better and more exotic teas, are some perfectly good teas getting pushed out of the market? It’s often called snobbery — or just a strong personal preference. My favorite tea is CTC Assam, a lower quality, machine processed tea from the Assam area of India that… Continue reading
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Review — Organic Nile Delta Camomile by The English Tea Store
Name: Organic Nile Delta Camomile Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal Form: Loose leaf Review: Organic Nile Delta Camomile tastes different from most of the camomiles that I have tried over the years. While it’s beautiful yellow flowers do a great job of infusing to a gorgeous rich yellow, this chamomile has some interesting characteristics.… Continue reading
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Getting Started with Loose Leaf Tea: Basic Equipment
Loose leaf tea is a different world from teabags. It’s also a lot of fun, as loose teas can be much more tasty and interesting than bagged teas. To make the most of your tea adventure, stock up on a few basic supplies that can help you consistently brew up delicious cups of tea: Teapot:… Continue reading
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Tea and “Comfort Foods”
Some foods just make you feel so good when you eat them that they have come to be known as “comfort foods.” They can be a great part of your tea time, especially with the right tea. Some of the best memory triggers are aromas. Just the smell of certain foods can take you back… Continue reading
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The Tea Princess Travels
This Tea Princess and her Prince went on a trip recently. As always, we used this as a true tea opportunity. Taking a tip from Lainie Petersen, we carried only bagged tea with us, nothing loose for people to wonder over (“Are you sure that’s tea?”). Some Barry’s Gold Blend and some Devonshire Tea teabags… Continue reading
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Teas That Don’t Need Sugar
I’m pretty open about not being a fan of sugar or milk in my tea, though I am happy to tell others if I think that a black tea is strong and substantial enough to handle these additions. Still, I would encourage you to try tea on its own, without sugar, both for the health… Continue reading
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