September 2012
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Blending Away the Tea’s Character
Tea blends, where teas from various regions, not just several tea gardens from the same region, are combined usually exhibit the flavor profiles of each tea used. Sometimes, though, the blenders can blend away the tea’s character altogether. (Note: we’re not talking about those flavored teas where flower petals, spices, etc., have been added to… Continue reading
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Mixing Loose Tea and Teabag Teas
When blending teas, I sometimes end up doing the unthinkable: mixing loose tea and teabag teas. Yes, you heard me correctly. Despite the eyebrows that this might raise from some loose tea devotees, I find that it can actually be a very practical approach when my options are limited. But before I go any further,… Continue reading
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Teas from Africa: Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
Serving a classic African tea blend Teas from Africa: Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda As explored in a previous overview of African teas, countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda play important roles in tea production across the continent—alongside the contributions of smallholder farmers. Each region offers unique growing conditions, production histories, and flavor profiles that contribute… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Mowed Lawns
Time to steep up another pot of tea, something with a rich taste that will go with a nice slice of cheesecake or maybe some peach cobbler. As always, the first step is to fill the kettle with fresh, clean water and set it on the stove to heat to a boil. Also as always,… Continue reading
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Cooking with Tea: Late Summer’s Bounty
Many vegetables reach their peak as Summer starts drawing to a close. Amongst these are fresh corn, sweet bell peppers in assorted colours, and various kinds of hot peppers. When vegetables are in season I like to eat them as often as I can in as many ways as I can dream up. One year… Continue reading
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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in September
Hello again, fellow tea lovers, time to explore special dates in September that are worthy of a toast of the teacup. Of course, there some well-known ones: Labor Day, the Autumnal Equinox (marking the first day of Autumn), and of course the 11th. Here, though, I bring out the lesser known occasions for your to… Continue reading
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Tasting Tea with an Electronic Tongue
I used to read a lot of science fiction, but among all the futuristic gadgets imagined in those stories, I don’t recall the electronic tongue ever being mentioned. It’s a reminder that reality can sometimes outpace fiction. An electronic tongue is not a prosthetic device, but rather a scientific instrument designed to analyze flavor compounds… Continue reading
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