Day: December 21, 2012

Chemicals That Tea Has in Common with Other Things

On By Little Yellow TeapotIn Resources and Information1 Comment

The other day I saw a tweet by someone who was aghast that an ingredient found in many sunscreens is also used in some bottled salad dressings. I totally understand the concern but know that a lot of chemicals in the things we eat are also in things we wouldn’t even consider eating. Then I …

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“A Tea-Planter’s Life in Assam” by George M. Barker

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Once upon a time, if you wanted a cup of tea, you pretty much had one choice. Well, actually two choices. You either drank tea that came from China or you'd drink no tea at all. And when circumstances call for a cup of tea, the latter choice is hardly a suitable option. The problem …

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