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Tea Growing Regions of Japan: Shizuoka
When it comes to ranking the world’s largest tea producers, Japan is not in the running and probably never will be. The laurels in this department go to such mega-producers as China and India, as well as a number of lesser luminaries. What Japan is noted for is producing what are arguably some of the… Continue reading
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In Tea, Milk Comes First
In tea, there is often a proper order to things (like the Byrds song “Turn Turn Turn”). Grow the tea, then harvest it. Process the tea, then package it. Stock the tea, then sell it. Buy the tea, then enjoy it. The enjoyment can also have a certain order. Heat the water, then steep the… Continue reading
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My Thoughts on The Republic of Tea
At George Mason University, where I was an undergrad and am now a grad student, there are several coffeeshops. They serve either Tazo or Republic of Tea, and so, over the years I’ve spent there, I’ve consumed quite a bit Republic of Tea. In addition, when Teavana discontinued their Rose Congo, I switched to Republic… Continue reading
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Darjeeling vs. Ceylon Teas
Teas from Darjeeling and Ceylon are gaining prominence among tea drinkers the world over. No big surprise, considering the amazing level of expertise, quality, and variety the tea growers have developed in a relatively short time (when compared with those in China). Tea used to be grown almost exclusively in China, a well-guarded secret that… Continue reading
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Apples, Apples Everywhere!
Did you take me up on my suggestion to go apple picking? If you did, you are probably now wondering what to do with all of those apples. You may have picked up a jug or two of cider as well. Why not have an apple-themed tea to celebrate the fall? I have a lovely… Continue reading
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Ways to Eat a Scone
Scones are thought to have originated in Scotland in the 1500s and today they are popular in every region of Britain. They are a favorite traditional teatime treat. If you have ever attended an afternoon tea, then you were probably served some variety of scone. Here in the South, scones are often made with self-rising… Continue reading
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Characteristic as a Result of Stress
Certain teas possess different qualities based on many factors: location of growth, climate, elevation, soil, processing, etc. This is what makes each tea unique, and thus the enjoyment of connoisseurship. Sometimes a tea has a certain attribute due to either induced stress, or natural stress (abiotic stress or biotic stress). The most common of the… Continue reading
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Tea Growing Regions of India
Once upon a time nearly all of the world’s tea was grown in China and most , if not all, of it was consumed there. Several hundred years ago tea began to turn up in Europe, most notably in England, where it eventually became so popular that the British decided that they didn’t want to… Continue reading
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What Is “CTC Assam”?
All teas from the Assam region of India are not made alike. More correctly, they are not processed alike. They all grow in this wonderful region where the Brahmaputra River flows, but how they end up after that is like a tale of reaching a fork in the road and deciding which to take. The… Continue reading
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Tea Gadgets
Do you love your tea gadgets? Well, then, you’re in luck, since there seem to be new ones hitting the market just about every day. Take wacky novelty tea infusers, for instance. It’s not too hard to figure out what the Sharky Tea Infuser is all about and it’s actually one of the more clever… Continue reading
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