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Frugalitea
by Stephanie Hanson In these tough economic times, the aphorism “waste not, want not” is being applied in more and more households. For example, sales of sewing kits are up as people choose to mend their clothes at home rather than go to a tailor or just buy a new outfit. On top of that,… Continue reading
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Tea and Arthritis
by William I. Lengeman III Arthritis, in a variety of forms, is a condition that is quite widespread, much to the dismay of those who suffer its ill effects. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that rheumatoid arthritis plagues 1.3 million people in the United States. Another 27 million Americans live with a more common condition called… Continue reading
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Chinese Herbal Tisane
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Consult your physician before starting any herbal tisane regimen. by Chris Robideaux [reposted from our sister blog] Also known as medicinal herb “tea,” Chinese herbal tisane has long been touted as having healing and detoxification properties. Primarily made from herbs found in the Guangdong region of China, this type of… Continue reading
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A Teacup for Every Tea
Some teacups seem to go naturally with certain types of tea. Green tea seems best in a handleless cup, for example, while a hearty English or Irish Breakfast tea isn’t quite the same if not served in a sturdy mug. As I learn more about teas and living the “tea life,” my collection of teacups… Continue reading
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English Chocolate
by Stephanie Hanson I have a confession to make, a confession that I am almost ashamed to make. I am an anglophile. I always think people obsessed with other countries are rather silly, after all, you should love the one you’re in unless it’s very horrible. Which our country is of course not. But we… Continue reading
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Spreading the Joy of Tea with Tea Gifts
by A.C. Cargill What better way to spread the joy of tea than through a tea gift? And what better time of year than now? As one who lives the “tea life,” I tend to advocate for others to learn more about tea and thus improve their enjoyment of this beverage imbibed around the world.… Continue reading
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A Cup of Memories
by Stephanie Hanson For some people, tea was a discovery of adulthood. For others, tea goes back to earliest memory. I belong to the latter tea party. My grandmother always had a pitcher of sweet tea in the fridge, and I would drink it out of Dixie cups sitting on her screened in back porch.… Continue reading
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Ah, Assam!
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a full-bodied cup of rich Assam tea, especially as the days get chillier. The flavor complements a wide variety of foods, from hamburgers to lasagna, from morel mushrooms to Mexican foods, from pecan pie to Crème Brûlée, and much more. For me, it’s especially good with a tasty… Continue reading
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Christmas Cookie Exchange Tea
There are Christmas Tea parties, and then there is the Christmas Cookie Exchange Tea, a new tradition in our family. This is a wonderful occasion for the ladies of the family to get together (although you don’t have to ban the gentlemen if you don’t wish to do so) without the pressure of gift giving.… Continue reading
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