Missing socks are the bane of our modern era and of anyone who does laundry in our newfangled washing machines (actually, they’ve been around since 1908). So are inside out T-shirts, but I digress. Tea — that miracle beverage that calms and invigorates all at the same time — helps us deal with this annoyance …
Month: December 2012
More Cats and Teas: A New Tea Cat!
Can you believe that it’s been six months since I wrote about my kitties? Well, good news: It’s time for an update! When last we visited the feline menagerie ‘way back in June, we had just lost our sweet Piţi, three months before his tenth birthday. He, along with his brother Sami and sister Shana, …
“Does This Teapot Make Me Look Fat?”
Ever wonder how many marriages were broken up by one spouse giving the wrong answer to the other spouse asking “Does this [insert clothing item here] make me look fat?” (Usually, this is a woman asking a man, but you never know…) Well, imagine being asked “Does this teapot make me look fat?” What could …
A Guide to Tea Festivals
If you'd like to take your love for tea to the next level, why not try a tea festival? Though many of these are geared toward members of the tea industry, some are open to the general population. This is not a comprehensive listing of such gatherings, but it covers some of the best known …
Chemicals That Tea Has in Common with Other Things
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
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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3 Teas Compete — Which Is the Better Builders Tea?
Prepare to get hammered … uh, squared off … hm, nailed … er, leveled … oh heck, let’s just get acquainted with a British-ism: builders tea. It’s one of those odd names like “toad in the hole” and “spotted dick.” A quick peek reveals something more familiar, such as “sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter” and …
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Seasonal Tendencies: Winter
Recently, there's been a fair bit written about various delicious teas that might suit your fancy at this time of year: some herbal infusions, some ginger flavoured, and many others. This flavour palette is one that many people enjoy during autumn and winter, and is considered seasonal. There is certainly some logic to it—fruits such …
Prepping for the Holidays — Santa’s Tea and Cookies
The tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa has been around quite awhile. There are also variations: hot cocoa and cookies, eggnog and brownies, coffee and donuts, and even beverages of a somewhat “harder” nature. My experience, though, is that the best quality and most numerous gifts result from leaving tea and cookies for …
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“A History of the Sale and Use of Tea in England” by Various Authors
I have to confess that my Latin is a little rusty (as in almost non-existent), but through the miracle of the Internet I was able to determine that Defensio Non Provocatio roughly translates to "Defense No Recourse." Or perhaps that online translator gadget is dead wrong and it doesn't actually. Another source I found suggests …
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