October 2011
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So the Moral of This Tea Story Is…
I was inspired to write this article when my husband said he fancied a green tea and I looked in my tea cupboard to see what jumped out at me. After some deliberation, I decided to open up a foil packed tea that had the year 2008 printed on the front. You can imagine how… Continue reading
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Chai for Fall
Here in Chicago, there is definitely a chill in the air, and while I love the colors of fall, I often find myself putting on an extra sweater as the temperature drops. Still, even though I know that the chill will eventually give way to the freezing cold of a Midwestern winter, I’ve got one… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Malta
In the blue Mediterranean lies an archipelago of islands, one of which is named Malta. Not quite the setting where you would expect tea experts and tea traditions dating back centuries. And best known as the origin of “The Maltese Falcon” — you know, that troublesome little statue that people were bumping each other off… Continue reading
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The Pros and Cons of Bodum Teapots
Bodum teapots can be a real problem-solver for some tea drinkers and a big turnoff to others. Like many things in life, they have their pros and cons, in part because they are mostly glass and in part because of their overall design. Sleek, modern, European styling typifies these Bodum teapots, yet they are practical… Continue reading
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Tea and Cholesterol Revisited
High cholesterol affects 42 million Americans, according to figures provided by Web MD. In addition, it’s estimated that another 63 million Americans have borderline high cholesterol. Of course, all cholesterol is not created equal, and there are good and bad varieties. The former (“good”) is known as high-density-lipoprotein, or HDL, and the latter (“bad”) cholesterol is… Continue reading
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Group Book Review — “Tea Reader” by Katrina Ávila Munichiello
Serving up some tasty tea reading Tea Reader Book Review: A Collection of Tea Stories and Perspectives Another new tea book? Absolutely! Tea Reader: Living Life One Cup at a Time, compiled by Katrina Ávila Munichiello, is a collection of tea-related essays and stories from a wide range of contributors. While Munichiello provides the framework… Continue reading
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Apple-Flavored Teas and Tisanes
Apple-flavored teas are enjoyed year round but become especially popular in the Fall, a time in the U.S. when apples are typically harvested. They are also featured in a number of caffeine-free herbal mixes. Start with Granny Green Apple Green Tea, which blends a luscious green tea with bits of green apple. It’s deliciously refreshing,… Continue reading
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The Earl Grey Tea House
Many tea lovers are probably aware of at least the basics of the Earl Grey story. Earl Grey, the tea, is a type of flavored black tea infused with the distinctive oil of bergamot, a small citrus fruit grown primarily in Italy. Earl Grey, the person, is Charles, 2nd Earl Grey—the figure for whom the… Continue reading
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The Challenges of Tea for One Sets
Living alone has given me a keen appreciation for “tea for one” sets. Not only are these sets often quite cute, they also are the right size for preparing tea for one person. (Except when they aren’t.) One troubling feature of many tea for one sets is that the tea pot has a much larger… Continue reading
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Tea and Whiskers
A classic example of a moustache cup Tea and Moustaches: A Tricky but Historic Pairing Tea and whiskers—especially moustaches—aren’t exactly natural companions. Tea is liquid and tends to go wherever it pleases, while moustaches act like tiny nets, grabbing every stray drop. It’s a classic clash of form versus function. A glimpse of a reality… Continue reading
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