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Tea Kettle Philosophy — One More Task
Ever want to just sit down and have a quiet moment with a cuppa tea but there’s one more task to do before you can? Yes? Good — I thought it might just be me and my tendency toward perfectionism. Of course, those of you with kids, especially young ones who only recently discovered that Continue reading
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An Invitation to Tea
Another novelty is the tea-party, an extraordinary meal in that, being offered to persons that have already dined well, it supposes neither appetite nor thirst, and has no object but distraction, no basis but delicate enjoyment. – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin What a simple pleasure to find an invitation to tea tucked in amongst the usual assortment Continue reading
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“Frightful” Tea Treats
What’s a Halloween teatime without “frightful” treats? For one thing, it’s not very Halloweenish. I mean, after all, the whole point is to get at least a little shiver going up and down your spine, right? Then, you gulp some tea and get all warmed up again. Ah! You basically have two choices here: buy Continue reading
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Teawares Fit for a Queen (or at Least a Duchess)
You can have a truly “regal” teatime with some teawares that are fit for a Queen — well, maybe a Duchess (as in Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who is rumored to have started this whole afternoon teatime business, for which hubby and I are quite grateful). Porcelain, bone china, silver, and glass teawares Continue reading
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Teatime Blasphemy
Tea and food pairings can be harmonious and peaceful or so jarring that they seem like teatime “blasphemy.” After all, teatime should be about a break in the day, a chance to have a time out and recollect your composure during a hectic day. Right? Tea drinkers usually recognize that certain foods pair with certain Continue reading
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Tea Moments — The Scrabble Game
A pot of hot tea, some treats so yummy, a loving hubby, and tea time with me! That means it’s time to break out the Scrabble® game. If you’ve ever played Scrabble, you know that part of your strategy is using words that are not well known or not all at known to your opponent. Continue reading
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Spicing Up Your Autumn Tea Time
Yes, the calendar has rolled around once again, and that means it’s Autumn Teatime! Time to spice it up! Living the “tea life” (where tea isn’t just a beverage but a way of life) means that I am always looking for new ways to indulge and new pairings of food with teas. Autumn being my Continue reading
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Yes, It’s Fall Tea Time Again
The Autumnal Equinox is upon us once again, signaling that it’s also once again the season for a great Fall Teatime. Invite over a few friends, steep up a pot or two of tea, load up the tea table with your favorite autumn treats, and dig in! For those of you with school age children, Continue reading
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Tea Time Stampede
There’s good reason for humans drinking so much water. It comprises on average 60% of our bodies. We need to keep that fluid level up. If it falls too low, we get dehydrated, a condition I have experienced more than once, especially when living at 6000+ feet elevation. The reason humans drink so much tea Continue reading
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Tea Moments — Finding a Shady Spot
Tea moment snapshot: A tall glass of chilled tea, a shady spot, and naptime! Of course, to transition this imagined scenario into reality you first have to find a shady spot. (There’s always a catch!) If you’re a princess like me, it has to be just the right shady spot. Let’s examine some options. You’re Continue reading
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