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October 13, 2010

  • Spotlight on Green Tea

    If you’ve been following the flood of reports in the media over the course of the last decade or so you could be forgiven for thinking that green tea is the only type of tea. Never mind that there are five others – black, oolong, white, yellow and puerh. Though all of these types of… Continue reading

  • Review — Tie Kuan Yin Iron Goddess Oolong Tea

    The Subject: Tie Kuan Yin Iron Goddess Oolong from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 165-190° F Steeping time: 1-3 minutes Tea type: Oolong Scents, flavorings added: N/A Aroma, dry tea leaves: Fresh, planty, but also fruity sweetness Aroma in the cup, plain: Grassy, fruity, slightly smoky Taste, plain: Grassy, fruity, slightly smoky Aroma in… Continue reading

  • Tea Moments — The Scrabble Game

    Scrabble and tea—perfect companions Tea Time and Scrabble: A Perfect Pairing A pot of hot tea, delicious treats, and time with a loved one—what better moment to bring out the Scrabble board? If you’ve ever played Scrabble®, you know part of the strategy lies in using unusual or lesser-known words. When challenged, you can simply… Continue reading