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Tea and the Hiccups
Tea is said to be a beverage rife with health benefits, but the other day it reversed that reputation and induced hiccups. That was a first. I usually get hiccups when gulping down carbonated beverages (which I don’t drink very often anymore). So, what gives? Time for a little detective work. Or I could just… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Assamica Teas
We think of Camellia Sinensis var. assamica teas as those grown in the state of Assam in northern India. But this varietal of the tea plant is also grown elsewhere and, due to that alternate growing environment, can taste rather different from those grown in Assam. The assamica varietal is raised in these locations (and… Continue reading
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5 Surprising Things About Tea
Think you know about tea? Here are a few things that may surprise you. 1 The Dutch first brought tea to North America We hear about the Boston Tea Party and think that it was the British who first brought tea to North America. However, the Dutch, who introduced tea to their country and then… Continue reading
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Tea While Playing “Mille Bornes”
Tea is the perfect accompaniment for many pastimes. Uh, wait, I mean many pastimes are the perfect accompaniment for tea. You need something to do between sips other than say “Aaahhhhhh!!” The other night, hubby and I filled in those “sip gaps” with a game of “Mille Bornes.” Years ago (as in “during my childhood”… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through August
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. They were originally named for when the dog star Sirius rose over the horizon about the same time as the sun did. Now, though, the dog days refer to the 40 or 50 days when temperatures are likely to be at their hottest. Never fear, though, you… Continue reading
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Frustrations of Online Searches for “Tea”
Online searches can be fairly frustrating, with results (called “hits”) coming up that have little or nothing to do with what you’re looking for. And there you are, sitting in front of your computer screen scrolling through screenful after screenful of links to irrelevant stuff. Some of that irrelevant stuff: Woman’s name: Tea Town name:… Continue reading
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Can You Win in the Tea Market Through Quality?
Awhile ago, a tea grower/vendor said that they really focus on quality products that will be winners in the marketplace. That brought to mind a question: Can you win in the tea market by presenting a quality product? Some of you might immediately answer, “Yes!” And I am one of those who certainly thinks that’s… Continue reading
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Tea Moment — “Oh!! There’s PIE!!!”
Did you ever go to the grocery store, bakery, or wherever and bring home a special treat such as pie and put it away in the cupboard or even the refrigerator and forget about it? Me, too. The latest instance of this almost feeblemindedness (I mean, really, who can forget they have PIE in the… Continue reading
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Tea Quiz: Can You Identify These Teas?
Think you know tea? Some teas are very distinctive in dry form while others are “mimickers” and tend to look a lot like other teas. Just for fun here, I’m posting a few teas and letting you test your tea acumen, starting with some of the obvious ones and going to some that are a… Continue reading
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Is All That “Expert” Tea Advice Taking the Fun Out of Tea?
Tea should be enjoyable, even if you are drinking it for the claimed health benefits. I would even go so far as to say that tea should be fun to learn about, to prepare, and then to enjoy (whether you’re sipping or gulping). I like black tea. Correction: I love black tea. Mainly because I… Continue reading
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