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Getting Great “After Season” Tea Time Deals
Bargain shoppers, rejoice! Tea and teaware deals abound, especially for “after season” items. Being a bargain hunter in the extreme, I wait anxiously for special dates and occasions to pass just as avidly as others prepare for their occurring. When it comes to tea, this is especially true. Holidays are the best example of this.… Continue reading
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“I Hate Green Tea”
Have you ever heard someone declare “I hate green tea”? To some of us diehard tea drinkers, this is like saying “I hate air” or “I hate sunshine”. That’s because we know how intricate and rewarding the flavors of a properly steeped green tea can be. We also know that the person making this declaration… Continue reading
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Aqua Vitae
I come from a country which is very aware of the importance of spring water. The Scottish whisky industry has grown up along side the burns and springs of the countryside and the difference that it makes is instantly clear in the product. Without varying the production method much at all a single malt whisky… Continue reading
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Even More Tea Cookbooks
If you’re a true tea fanatic, one of those types who drink tea all day long and still can’t get enough of it, then you might want to try incorporating a little bit of Camellia sinensis into your cooking. The notion of mixing tea and cuisine is hardly a new concept, and it’s one that… Continue reading
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A Cheesy Tea Time
Something is cheesy at tea time. More and more, people are pairing cheeses with their teas for a truly harmonious taste experience. Time to join in the fun! Cheese and wine are a well-known combination. In some people’s minds, they are as natural together as apple pie and ice cream, hot dogs and baseball games,… Continue reading
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Roses in Your Teacup, Pt. II
In Part I, I showed the role of roses in romance and your teacup. They also play a role in the décor of the teacups themselves. Don’t forget the teapots, sugar bowls, cream pitchers, and other accoutrements for a rosy tea time! Roses have been gracing teawares since the invention of porcelain and bone china.… Continue reading
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The Rise and Rise of Tea Houses
Tea has always had the element of the social about it. The Chinese tea ceremony originated around appreciating art and poetry in groups, the Japanese samurais adopted it and used it to come together and discuss tribal conflicts peacefully. All over the middle east tea is associated with hospitality and the welcoming of others in… Continue reading
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Roses in Your Teacup, Pt. I
Roses remain a favorite way to say “I love you,” both in a romantic setting and in your teacup. In the romantic setting, the color or the roses conveys different meanings, with yellow indicating warmth and happiness, pink conveying grace and elegance, and the dark red indicating love and romance. In the teacup, the flavor… 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
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Ignorance Is Bliss
I am by no means an expert in tea, but at this point I’m probably slightly more than an enthusiast. Somewhere between a lover and a connoisseur, maybe bordering on aficionado. Tea researcher is probably the best term I can come up with. I aspire to greater tea-related things. It sometimes leaves me in an… Continue reading
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