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February 26, 2013

  • All Things in Moderation…Even Tea?

    Moderation in tea? Maybe… maybe not. Tea and Moderation: Can You Really Drink Too Much Tea? There’s an old saying: “Moderation in all things.” Some prefer to turn it slightly: “All things in moderation.” But where does tea fit into that idea? Defining “Moderation” The concept of moderation depends heavily on what you’re talking about.… Continue reading

  • Bragger’s Tea

    One of the stranger types of tea I’ve written about was poo poo puerh, a curious variety also known as grain moth tea, chong cha or worm tea, among other things. Not to be indelicate about it, but it’s a tea that’s made by feeding grain moths with puerh tea, then harvesting the excrement and… Continue reading

  • Tea: Camellia Sinensis, or Just Anything That Will Infuse?

    In tea-related forums and discussion groups, one debate appears again and again: should the word “tea” be reserved strictly for beverages made from the Camellia sinensis plant, or is it acceptable to use the term for any infusion made in water? This disagreement rarely reaches a conclusion. Many tea purists insist that only products derived… Continue reading