Day: September 8, 2014

The Many Shapes of Those Shortbread Tea Cookies

On By Little Yellow TeapotIn Foods and CandiesLeave a comment

Ah, shortbread – beloved of tea time aficionados. And, happily, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some even have nuts, dried fruis, and chocolate added in. Serving up a variety of these shapes and flavors can really enliven your tea time! The Bar (“Finger”) Shape This shape is just a long rectangle. …

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Magical Mystical Darjeeling Tea Estate

On By William I. Lengeman IIIIn Tea - IndianLeave a comment

Quick - name a tea estate. Yeah, me too. Even though I've written about tea for nearly a decade, I find that I'm a bit stumped by that one. The few exceptions would be Tregothnan Estate in Britain, and our very own Charleston Tea Plantation, located in South Carolina. Though admittedly these stand out more …

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