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A Brief History of Tea
Coffee gets more than its fair share of press nowadays, but it’s important to remember that, according to some experts, tea is actually the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. The precise origins of tea drinking are unknown, but the ancient Chinese were probably the first to steep leaves from the Camellia… Continue reading
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Devonshire Tea Review
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Devonshire Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry:… Continue reading
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Tea, Hangovers & Tea Drunkenness
Ah, the hangover. When it comes to hangovers, the humorist Robert Benchley might have said it best, “the only cure for a real hangover is death.” Not that this is the most practical solution, of course. So where does tea fit into this picture? Can tea cure a hangover? Probably not, though the jury is… Continue reading
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Devine Devonshire Tea
Did you know that they grow tea in Devon County in Britain? No, not really. But there is a tea company there that bags and sells a tea which is just starting to make a splash (pun intended) here in the U.S. If you’re a Twitterhead like me, you already know that. You also know… Continue reading
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About Darjeeling Tea
Of all the world’s tea-growing nations and regions, in terms of sheer production, Africa, China and India are considered to be among the most noteworthy. For serious tea fanciers, however, the most important tea growers are probably China, Japan and India. India is generally considered to have three major tea-growing regions. Assam is the most… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Something and Nothing
Waiting for the tea kettle to boil is a great time to contemplate the deep mysteries of life. Or one’s navel — which can be pretty mysterious even when filled with lint — but I digress. One of the best things about tea is that you can choose to have a little “me time” while… Continue reading
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Fathers Need Tea Gifts, Too!
Contrary to the opinion some people have of it, tea makes a manly Father’s Day gift. Considering all they do for us, father’s certainly need an uplifting cup of this centuries-old brew. Yes, it’s once again time to look into your tea gift options. They’re not as limited as you might think. Father’s Day in… Continue reading
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Tea Moment — Bird Bath Brouhaha
Tea and bird watching are natural go-togethers. Some birds stay here year round, so the fun never ends. However, now that Spring is here, the “deserters” (who traveled southward when the weather turned cold) have returned and made our backyard quite a lively sight, birdwise. First, a tea moment treat. One of my favorites is… Continue reading
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Take Tea with The Leaf Magazine
Looking to get your tea knowledge in magazine form? You could start with this list of fine tea magazines. If you’re looking for an English-language magazine that takes an in-depth look at fine teas your choices are going to be more limited, but fortunately you can avail yourself of a publication known as The Leaf.… Continue reading
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A Serving of Vegetables in Your Teacup
You may not know it, but your cup of tea has in it the nutrients of a serving of vegetables and then some. Before I go further, due to confusing terminology commonly in use among sellers of teas and herbals, I need to clarify that I am talking about true tea made from the tea… Continue reading
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