tea traditions
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From Russia with … Tea!
Every tea-drinking culture around the world has developed their own containers for the purposes of preparing and drinking tea. Some of the most beautiful and elegant of this tea ware is a legacy of the grandeur that was once Imperial Russia. Along with stately samovars and exquisite Lomonosov porcelain, Russia has given the world podstakanniki,… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Africa
From the early days of the British tea trade, Africa has been a key player. Their traditions with tea are, therefore, deep rooted yet rather unique. And certainly worth a bit of exploration. Africa is a large continent with a variety of peoples and cultures. Tea is known from Egypt and Morocco in the north,… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Australia
The Land Down Under is famous for many things, including the Sydney Opera House, kangaroos, Crocodile Dundee, vegemite, and tea. Yes, tea! Their close association with Britain over the last few centuries makes this hardly surprising. Of course, the fact that tea is the second most popular beverage, after water, on the planet, makes the… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Asia
To say that tea is part of Asian life is sort of like saying that football, basketball, and baseball are part of American life. The role it plays differs in various parts of Asia. For example, tea in China is part of their traditional medicine and used in Chinese cuisine, plus their approach to tea… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Russia
Russians took up tea drinking long before the Dutch began trading with China for it. No surprise. Russia spans two continents — Europe and Asia — and borders China, the source of the tea. Caravans reached them easily on the “Great Tea Road” (part of the famous “Silk Road”), carrying that special cargo. At first… Continue reading
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Tea Bag Folding
The history of tea is as rich as the cultures from which it springs. From mysterious, ancient roots in China and India, to the delightful afternoon tea party found in Western civilizations. Along with the rich and satisfying taste of tea come traditions that have evolved over time. Some traditions and rituals were developed quite… Continue reading
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