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July 2013

  • Why Soft Drinks Are NOT a Substitute for Tea

    When you’re out and about and feel the need for your favorite tea but can’t get it, don’t fall into the trap of choosing a soft drink instead. Soft drinks may seem appealing—they are refreshing, often caffeinated, and come in both sugared and diet versions. But one key difference stands out: carbonation. According to this… Continue reading

  • Tea History – The Commutation Act of 1784

    The notion of tea as anything but a relatively inexpensive commodity is something of an unfamiliar concept to most modern-day tea drinkers. Yes, there are plenty of varieties that you can lay your hands on these days that are quite expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re looking for a passably… Continue reading

  • Tea in the Movies — “If Winter Comes”

    Another great tea moment popped up in a movie I was watching a little while ago. Maybe as I have evolved into a more involved tea drinker, I am just noticing these things more. Whatever the case, I sat up and took notice of the tea moment in “If Winter Comes.” This is another of… Continue reading

  • Frustrations of Online Searches for “Tea”

    Online searches can be fairly frustrating, with results (called “hits”) coming up that have little or nothing to do with what you’re looking for. And there you are, sitting in front of your computer screen scrolling through screenful after screenful of links to irrelevant stuff. Some of that irrelevant stuff: Woman’s name: Tea Town name:… Continue reading

  • Tea Pioneers: Richard Twining

    Say what you want about a company that has been in business longer than the United States, but it’s safe to assume they are doing something right. Twinings of London, founded in 1706 by Thomas Twining, remains one of the oldest continuously operating tea companies. More than three centuries later, members of the Twining family… Continue reading

  • Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 9

    I recently wrote this overview of the benefits and risks of making sun tea, which involves steeping tea leaves in water outdoors using sunlight. For an interesting variation on that concept, you might consider this solar-powered kettle designed to heat water using sunlight, which could allow tea preparation in off-grid or outdoor settings—weather permitting. For… Continue reading

  • Teas of the World: Silver Needle Versions

    Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) is one of the finest white teas available. As such, teas are popping up everywhere on the market bearing the name “Silver Needle.” The question is: how many versions of this tea are out there? Of course, we then have to ask: are these versions really “Silver Needle”? I’m not sure… Continue reading

  • Dunoon Tea Mug Design Classics

    Some of my favorite tea mugs are from Dunoon. I have sipped many a hot cuppa with meals or by itself, during stormy weather or clear, in beastly heat or bone-chilling cold. Those mugs have never let me down. Time to check out some of their classic designs and see which you might want for… Continue reading

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  • Ice Tea or Iced Tea? – A Matter of Semantics

    It occurred to me recently that I’ve seen the type of tea that we drink chilled referred to as both “ice tea” and “iced tea.” It’s not something I ever paid close attention to and I’m pretty sure that the latter spelling is the more popular but I thought it merited looking into a little… Continue reading

  • Can You Win in the Tea Market Through Quality?

    Awhile ago, a tea grower/vendor said that they really focus on quality products that will be winners in the marketplace. That brought to mind a question: Can you win in the tea market by presenting a quality product? Some of you might immediately answer, “Yes!” And I am one of those who certainly thinks that’s… Continue reading

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