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July 23, 2012

  • Tea and Math

    Tea and math are not usually two items that go together in the same sentence. In fact, knowing how averse to math some folks are, I almost titled this article something like “tea by the numbers” or “counting on tea.” However, that would have driven away those averse to incredibly bad punnery. Sigh! Believe it… Continue reading

  • Tea Water: To Microwave or Not?

    To microwave or not to microwave water for tea—that is the question. Opinions on this topic are easy to find, but clear, evidence-based conclusions are harder to come by. There is no clear consensus on the issue. Informal discussions—particularly on online forums—often show a slight bias against microwaving, with critics claiming that it results in… Continue reading