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Tea and Art
In my last post, I talked about revisiting the UK. One of the things I decided to do was get my tourist hat on, take trips down memory lane in London, and in one of my trips, I came across this: The typeface of the letters against the backdrop of a blue sky made me… Continue reading
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My Yixing Teapots
I love my Yixing teapots. Mind you, I only have a few (seven at last count). These teapots don’t come cheap, and I live on a modest budget. Yet for many types of tea, there is simply nothing better than Yixing brewing. The hot, seasoned clay can produces a rich flavor that I’ve not been… Continue reading
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Getting Started with Loose Leaf Tea: Basic Equipment
Loose leaf tea is a different world from teabags. It’s also a lot of fun, as loose teas can be much more tasty and interesting than bagged teas. To make the most of your tea adventure, stock up on a few basic supplies that can help you consistently brew up delicious cups of tea: Teapot:… Continue reading
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Holiday-Colored Teawares
It’s that time of year when brightly colored teawares in your favorite holiday colors abound. Conjure up your favorite winter holiday image: snowmen, poinsettias, Christmas trees, candy canes, etc. Believe it or not, you’ll be able to find a mug, cup, teapot, or other teaware sporting that image. And many more! What better way to… Continue reading
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Cleaning Your Teapot
I was surprised to find that there are differing views on cleaning the insides of a tea pot. Largely the differing views stem from the various types of tea pots, more than from the people’s personal proclivities when it comes to cleanliness or hygiene. I find that by and large keeping your teapots and serving… 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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The Joys of White Teapots
Did you know that in ancient times white in dreams was symbolic of happiness in the home? In today’s culture we often consider white as a symbol of purity. For the homemaker, white is an indispensable tool for creating beautiful tablescapes and I don’t think you can go wrong with a white teapot in your… Continue reading
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Metal vs. Porcelain and Bone China Teapots
Teapots at 20 paces — march, turn, steep! Wait a minute. This isn’t a fair contest. Different teapots steep differently and are, therefore, suited to different teas (all the more reason to have a bevy comprised of at least one teapot for each type of tea you have). Case in point: metal teapots vs. teapots… Continue reading
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3 Tea Pots Every Tea Lover Should Own
The teapot is as much fashion as it is form and function. Decorative styling is a natural extension of one’s own personality. While some tea lovers will fawn over antique china tea sets with the gold leaf and floral designs, others will stand by their iron testubin pots. Sometimes a tea pot is chosen for… Continue reading
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Thinking Outside the Teapot
Get ready to think outside the teapot. There are other ways to steep your teas. It’s time to explore a few of them. Just as the most creative and imaginative people tend to “think outside the box” when they are facing a tricky issue or new situation, you can approach tea steeping with the same… Continue reading
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