April 2012
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Quiz: Are You a Smart Alecky Tea Drinker?
Awhile back I wrote a quiz for serious tea drinkers. Then, a smart alecky tea drinker I am “friends” with on Facebook commented “What about us unserious tea drinkers?” (I’m paraphrasing since I can’t find the comment.) Steven, just for you and all the other unserious, smart alecky tea drinkers out there, I did my… Continue reading
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Tea, Testosterone Doping, and Babies
Sensational headlines are hardly unusual nowadays (or in the past, for that matter, to be historically accurate about it). Five minutes of the most cursory research would probably turn up more of them than you could shake a stick at. But for my money one of the more sensational tea-related headlines to come down the… Continue reading
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The Tea Trio Set
If you cruise the antique stores or online sites that specialize in classic teawares, you’ve come across the tea trio set. There are some folks who even collect them in different patterns from different makers for a truly eclectic tea time. A tea trio set consists of a teacup, a saucer, and a dessert plate,… Continue reading
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Offbeat Teas & Tisanes
The world of tea is vast, encompassing countless varieties made from Camellia sinensis as well as a wide range of herbal infusions known as tisanes. When you factor in the many flavorings, blends, and preparation methods, the number of possible combinations grows enormously. Builders tea is not an especially exotic variety, but it may be… Continue reading
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Website Review: The Tea and Jazz House
As a tea consultant, one of the best parts of my business is offering advice to tea business startups and seeing them flourish. It’s rather like a mother or father waving their child off to school. Mary Cali from The Tea and Jazz House is one such ‘cool cat’. After offering business guidance, I was… Continue reading
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The Tea Princess Has a “Breakdown”
Your fave “Tea Princess” had a teensy weensy bit of a breakdown recently. No, I didn’t succumb to the screaming meemies, but I did struggle valiantly for over a week with a temperamental computer that finally died. Even expert assistance could not revive it. Sigh! Somehow I made it through this trying and traumatic time,… Continue reading
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Pairing Tea and Food — Pomegranate Vanilla Scones and Sencha Tea
Pomegranate Vanilla Scones with Whipped Cream Tea and Scone Pairing: Pomegranate Vanilla Scones with Japanese Sencha Food lovers—often affectionately called “foodies”—enjoy exploring every single aspect of gourmet cuisine, from hunting down regional recipes to sharing memorable restaurant experiences. But for passionate tea enthusiasts, the real culinary joy comes in discovering the perfect sensory pairing between… Continue reading
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Is Tea Really Number Two?
The consensus seems to be that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. It’s a fascinating claim—and one that’s often repeated. I’ve even mentioned it myself on more than one occasion. But tea culture is full of widely circulated “facts” that don’t always hold up under scrutiny. For example: The… Continue reading
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White Tea?
White Peony (Pai Mu Tan) after steeping What Is White Tea? A Complete Guide to Types, Taste, and Brewing If you’ve spent time exploring tea, you’ve likely heard of white tea. But what exactly is it? White tea is often surrounded by confusion, from its name to its flavor and preparation. Let’s take a closer… Continue reading
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Taking Tea in Durham, UK: A Defensive Strategy
When visiting a new place, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by everything there is to see and do. Rushing from one attraction to the next without pause can quickly become exhausting. My solution is simple: I break up my itinerary with a restorative cup of tea. This approach works especially well in the… Continue reading
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