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Recipe – Almond Slices
When the local Church has a sale or a fete they always ask, ‘any cake donated will be greatly appreciated’ I usually make a Victoria sponge, but sometimes I make this tray bake Almond Slice. It is always popular. You will need: 4 oz sweet short crust pastry (4 oz flour 2… Continue reading
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Eccles Cake
Recently, English Tea Store has had requests to carry Eccles Cakes and we are now proud to feature them on our site! They are still mostly unknown in the United States. While they are beginning to gain popularity here, they have been well known by British people for many generations. Eccles cakes are flaky, round,… Continue reading
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Recipe – Custard Tart
Remember all those recipes we did using egg whites? Well now is the time to use some egg yolks. Custard tarts are easy to make and very tasty so here goes. You will need: 4 oz sweet short crust pastry, made with 4 oz flour, 2oz butter and 2 oz sugar. Rub… Continue reading
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Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night
Halloween may be over now and there may be that sad feeling that the festivities are over with (at least until Thanksgiving), but it’s just getting started in the UK! November may be all about Thanksgiving in the United States but for the British, it’s about Guy Fawkes and bonfires! Now, who was Guy Fawkes,… Continue reading
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Autumn is Here & We Love Chai Tea!
Chai…now doesn’t that sound like a good ring to your ears? You should know that it brings a good ring to your mouth. In several parts of the world, it’s what they call tea! But for many of us, we think of it as a spiced drink. Chai is usually made with black teas (Assam… Continue reading
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New Recipe – Pasty Cordon Bleu!
A little bit of French today because we are making ham and cheese pastries and as you probably know a chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese is called Chicken Cordon Bleu! They are very simple to make if you can buy the ready-made puff pastry, you will also need some nice cooked ham and… Continue reading
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Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of This Blog and 3 Years as Blog Editor
In January of 2009 the world of tea changed forever … well, at least up to today and hopefully for years to come. This blog was launched. About eight months later I was invited to join its team of writers. And about 3 years ago as of the posting of this article I accepted an… Continue reading
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Christmas Tea Gifts
It is that time, darlings! Well, actually, I guess I’m late, because Walmart, Dollar General, and The English Tea Store all have put up their Christmas displays. Yes, Halloween has not yet come, and Christmas shopping has begun. Then there are those people who shop all year. I applaud their diligence, but I myself have… Continue reading
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Review — Blue Lady by The English Tea Store
Name: Blue Lady Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Looking for a fruity, sweet tea to serve this summer? Blue Lady may suit you very well. The English Tea Store named this blend in honor of the various “Blue Lady” ghost sightings around the country. While I am not… Continue reading
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English Breakfast Blend No. 2
The Subject: English Breakfast Blend No. 2 Company: The English Tea Store Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 mins. Tea type: Black Additions: N/A Aroma, dry leaves: Malty, jammy, rich 1st Infusion: Aroma, plain — Malty, jammy, hint of fruity Taste, plain — Malty, jammy, astringent, hint of fruity Color, plain — Red-brown Taste, enhanced — Smooth, caramelly, slightly… Continue reading
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