Where does your tea come from? That depends. There are many tea-growing countries around the world, including the United States and England, which grow relatively marginal amounts of the stuff. But in all likelihood the tea you're consuming right now comes from one of the world's top five producers. In order of output they are …
Month: May 2011
Tea Princess Adventure — The Car Repair Shop
As a Tea Princess, I tend to avoid tea outside of the sanctuary of my home. My pantry, dominated by the growing variety of teas on the shelves and crowding out the soup cans and pasta boxes, and the tea station on the counter where my favorite teapot is usually filled with tea ready to …
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Weekends — Your Extended Tea Break
Many of you work the Monday-through-Friday routine where you get a short break once or twice a day to savor a nice cup of tea. This also means you look forward to the weekends as your time to enjoy those things most special to you. For the tea lover, this means a chance to fully …
Review — Double Bergamot Earl Grey from The English Tea Store
Name: Double Bergamot Earl Grey Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Earl Grey lovers who like a strong dose of bergamot but prefer to not swallow perfume are in luck: This Double Bergamot Earl Grey offers tea drinkers a refreshing cuppa that isn't overpowering but does have that …
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Some of the Coolest Tea Names
Just as there are some teas out there with downright strange names, partly because of language differences and partly as a way to compete in a crowded marketplace, for the same reasons there are some really cool tea names. Nothing seems to point out cultural differences like food names. We want our foods and beverages …
Review — Earl Grey Metropolitan from The English Tea Store
Name: Earl Grey Metropolitan Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: The English Tea Store knows its customers well: Those with an affinity for British-style teas typically enjoy Earl Grey, so the store offers several different versions. Its Earl Grey Metropolitan is an upscale version of its standard Earl Grey. …
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Some of the Strangest Tea Names
How do you compete in a crowded marketplace? One way some independent tea vendors employ is putting — uh, well, let’s call them “memorable” names on their teas. This is especially true when they come up with their own blends. That these names are memorable is a certainty. Whether they help you, the customer, make …
On the Reliability of Tea
It's happened to me many times and I strongly suspect that other tea drinkers have experienced the same problem. That tea that was so fantastic the first few times I drank it turns out to be a disappointment when I sample another batch. I've even experienced this not so desirable phenomenon from one cup of …
Memorial Day Tea Time
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a time to remember that there are some people out there who are a lot braver than many of us (especially me) and are willing to face danger on behalf of us all both within and outside of our country’s borders. What better way to remember them than …
Cream Pitchers — Unsung Heroes of Tea Time
For those tea drinkers who like to mellow their strong black teas with a bit of milk or cream the cream pitcher is the unsung hero of their tea time. For those of you who like your tea straight, cream pitchers make great vases for the shorter stemmed flowers such as a nice bunch of …
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