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Kombucha
There’s no such thing as bad publicity — or so the saying goes. Which may or may not be true, but it seems that the great flapdoodle over kombucha last summer only served to make this once cultish beverage better known to many consumers. To summarize briefly, it began in Summer of 2010 when Whole… Continue reading
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How to Steep a Great Cuppa Oolong Tea
Steeping a great cuppa oolong in our house has just gotten easier. Hubby and I purchased a new tea mug with lid and infuser basket. The basket is for us the most interesting part of the set. We made a happy discovery almost as soon as we brought it home and unpacked it. Awhile back… Continue reading
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Review — Oolong Orange Blossom from The English Tea Store
Name: Oolong Orange Blossom Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Oolong, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Some teas are at their tastiest when consumed during cold weather, while others taste better on balmy days. I am happy to report, however, that Oolong Orange Blossom from The English Tea Store is an all-weather tea. A tea… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Suspending Disbelief
Another pot of tea means another tour of duty as “kettle sitter” to keep watch and know when the water has boiled. I tell people I watch the kettle so I don’t have to endure that screeching whistle sound, but maybe it’s really to give me time to unravel the secrets of the universe. So… Continue reading
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Iced Tea: Theme and Variations
For anyone who knows classical music the notion of a theme and variations is not unfamiliar. The theme is often a simple melody, which is stated and followed by a set of related variations. Ditto for jazz, in which a soloist typically uses the fine art of improvisation when sketching out variations on a particular… Continue reading
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Can You Be a Tea Drinker in Small Town America?
There is a vicious rumor going around that you can’t get a decent cuppa tea in Small Town America. There really is such a rumor. I’d never make up anything so scurrilous! No doubt the perpetuators of this untruth have not dared to venture beyond the easy driving distance from their favorite tea store in… Continue reading
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Tea, Altitude and Climate
Camellia sinensis, like any plant, has it’s own personal set of preferences as to where it will happily grow. It likes an acidic, well drained soil and needs at least 50 inches of rain a year to flourish. It also needs a long day length, which limits the distance from the equator that it can… Continue reading
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Review of Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea by The English Tea Store
Name: Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Warning! Warning! Warning! Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea is a tasty tea when prepared correctly, but if you mess up, you’ll end up with a sour, bitter mess. But don’t worry, it isn’t that much of… Continue reading
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Hemisphere Teapots — Out of This World
Spode, Wedgwood, and many others are considered topnotch teawares, but they don’t compare for sheer tea time style to the Omniware Hemisphere teapot, especially when you add in the matching Demitasse Cup Set and the Cream & Sugar Set with its own color-coordinated tray. Don’t take the term “hemisphere” too literally here. The teapot is… Continue reading
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Taking Tea…for a Hangover?
With all the studies that have been released in recent years on the alleged health benefits of tea, it’s a pretty fair bet that drinking it can be good for you. I won’t quibble on that point. Which is not to say that there aren’t people out there who are making some pretty “creative” claims… Continue reading
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