February 2014
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Some British Holidays You’ve Never Heard Of (and the Perfect Teas to Celebrate Each One)
Just when you thought there weren’t enough holidays in the year, you discover that other countries have ones you’ve never heard of. Here are a few from the UK that are probably new to you and that deserve a toast of the teacup: Twelfth Night – Yes, that Twelfth Night after which Shakespeare named one… Continue reading
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The Tea of the Irish
For some mysterious reason March seems to be the time of the year when many people turn their thoughts to all things Irish. But seriously. Of course the impetus for all of this Irish-centric behavior is the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, an official holiday in Ireland and a few other points around the globe… Continue reading
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Why Tea Blends Can Vary from Batch to Batch
Why Tea Blends Taste Different: Understanding Batch Variation Does this sound familiar? You buy a tea blend. You love it. You run out. You buy it again… and suddenly it doesn’t taste the same. It’s a common experience—and there’s a good reason for it. What Is Tea Blending? Tea blending may sound simple, but it’s… Continue reading
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Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 16
There’s an app for just about everything these days, and tea is no exception. The folks at Mac Life have compiled a list of eight useful mobile apps designed specifically for tea enthusiasts , highlighting tools for brewing, tracking preferences, and exploring tea varieties. Tea isn’t just for drinking, either. For example, this local news… Continue reading
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A Different Kind of Tea Garden
We usually think of tea gardens (also called estates and plantations) as those places where the tea bush Camellia Sinensis is cultivated. The very term “tea garden” brings up images of neatly tended rows like those in Japan shown in the photo below. But in this case, I mean a very different kind of tea… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Sausage Quiche
The warmth of a roaring fire, friendly voices, a pot of tea and a warm quiche fresh from the oven. Brunch anyone? What is the point of having a late breakfast if you must wake up early and prepare the quiche? Quiche is generally made in a pie shell with an egg based filling which… Continue reading
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5 Tips for Fitting GOOD Tea into Your 15 Minute Break at Work
The 15-minute work break—some of us get one, others don’t. For those who do, making the most of it is essential. And yes, that includes enjoying a really good cup of tea. Here are a few practical (and slightly strategic) tips to help you fit quality tea into even the shortest break. 1 Travel Mugs… Continue reading
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Obsolete Jobs: US Tea Examiner
As noted previously, tea consumption in the United States lags behind some of the top tea-drinking countries, ranking relatively modestly on the global scale. Even so, Americans have consumed enough tea over time that the federal government once established regulatory roles specifically devoted to monitoring its quality. One such role was that of the Supervisory… Continue reading
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What Is a Hand-Crafted Tea?
Just as the terms “artisanal tea” and “artisan tea” are being applied to just about any tea under the sun (as I discussed in a previous article), so are the terms “hand-crafted tea” (sound of audible heavy sigh) and “handmade tea” similarly misused (both basically mean to refer to what is more appropriately called “hand… Continue reading
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Thoughts on a Chigusa (Tea Storage Jar)
If you’d asked me not so long ago what I knew about ancient Japanese tea jars, I’d pretty much have been stumped. I’ve been studying and writing about tea for more than eight years. But I don’t recall hearing much about these items until I ran across a recent book called The Story of Chigusa:… Continue reading
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