May 2014
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Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 16
In recent years it seems that, if you’re the head of a successful tea company, the thing to do is write a book. If you don’t believe it, we’ll start with exhibit A, a recent volume that fits the bill. Then we’ll move onto exhibits B and C, which have been out for a while… Continue reading
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A Guide to Pouring Tea British Style
British tea time has certain traditions and mannerisms associated with it. Learning a few of these can make your tea time feel more authentic—and certainly more enjoyable. This guide to pouring tea the British way will help refine your skills and elevate your tea experience. Preparing the Tea You can’t pour tea without first making… Continue reading
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The 6 Best Times for Tea
by Guest Blogger Sarah Rosalind Roberts There’s nothing quite like a cup of tea. I love the saying that tea is like a hug from the inside, making you feel internally warm and fuzzy. It’s good at any point during the day, but there are particular times when nothing but cuppa can solve the situation.… Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Tribute: How Mom Saved Dad’s Life
Mother’s Day is a great occasion for each of us to express our appreciation for the woman who brought us into the world. Tea times and other party events are typical. In my case, it’s a special tribute, showing how Mom was a real lifesaver…literally! Steep yourself a nice cuppa, sit back, and see how… Continue reading
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Tea in Strange Places – Scotland
As most of us are probably aware, they drink their fair share of tea in the United Kingdom, where the Irish are counted among the world’s top tea drinkers. UK tea drinkers are said to put away about 165 million cups of tea each and every day. The Scottish drink a good bit of tea… Continue reading
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Teaware Patterns: Forget-Me-Nots
Let’s face it, floral patterns on various objects are very popular. Teawares are no exception. One of the most charming is the forget-me-not pattern, featuring that lovely, delicate flower. About the Forget-Me-Not Flower This flower (Mycostis sylvatica, from the ‘Boraginaceae’ botanical family) is a symbol of true love, loving remembrance, faithful love, constancy and undying… Continue reading
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Taking Tea in France
French blend tea France’s Growing Tea Culture: More Than Just Wine Unless you’ve missed a memo somewhere along the way, France is not traditionally known for tea. Wine, yes. Tea, not so much. The French language even gave us the word sommelier—a wine expert. Interestingly, that term is now starting to appear in the tea… Continue reading
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How to Survive a Road Trip (a guide for tea lovers)
Those of you who love tea and need a regular dosage daily (in fact, several times per day) know the trials and tribulations of a road trip. That trip can be a nightmare without tea. You can survive, though, and here’s how: Planning Ahead Lots of things go better when you do a little planning… Continue reading
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Earl Grey Tea for Your Health?
What can you say about the potential health benefits of Earl Grey tea and bergamot-flavored black tea blends that you can’t say about black tea in general? As a rule, Earl Grey is simply black tea with one key addition: oil of bergamot—a citrus fruit primarily grown in Italy. That difference turns out to be… Continue reading
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Will Your Milk Curdle If You Put Some in Your Cuppa Earl Grey Tea?
The common wisdom about Earl Grey tea is that if you put milk in it, the milk will curdle. After all, the tea is made with a citrus fruit – oil of bergamot. Many tea drinkers swear that it’s true, but others add milk to Earl Grey tea regularly with no resultant curdling (I am… Continue reading
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