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May 20, 2011

  • Tea – A Taste Adventure

    Tasting notes are something I normally avoid. This is because I have mild synaesthesia and, if I see a picture of something or think about it, then I can smell and taste it. General descriptions, such as light, refreshing, complex or strong, are fine but, as soon as individual flavours are described, it’s impossible for… Continue reading

  • Kombucha

    There’s no such thing as bad publicity—or so the saying goes. Whether or not that’s true, the controversy surrounding kombucha in the summer of 2010 certainly helped bring this once niche beverage to wider public attention. At that time, Whole Foods temporarily removed kombucha products from its shelves due to concerns about alcohol content. While… Continue reading