Sometimes a tea will surprise you. Not that this is necessarily a good thing. For me, at least, there have been good tea surprises and there have been bad ones. Obviously, I'd prefer the former but sometimes in this life we have to take the hand (or tea) we're dealt. I've learned to like Keemun …
Month: September 2014
Toasting the First Day of Fall with Tea
For some folks, Labor Day is officially the end of Summer, which among the folks in the Hamptons also means it’s the last day to wear white until Memorial Day, but officially Summer continues until around the end of the 3rd week of September. I always like to observe this official version of the change …
How to Handle Your Teabag
To dunk or not to dunk? To squeeze or not to squeeze? I suspect that for many people who use a teabag to prepare tea it's probably quite common to dunk the bag repeatedly and to squeeze it when you're finished. There are even specially constructed tongs that are designed to assist with the latter …
The Original Social Media: Tea Rooms
The infusing of those magic leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush has been going on for a long time – over 5,000 years according to some historical records and archeological digs. They were not only capable of transforming water into a cup of flavorful aromatic liquid, but they brought folks together in a very social …
Some Thoughts on Tea Awards
Awards are great…sometimes. And other times they serve other purposes. It’s true just about everywhere, including in the world of tea. So I present here a few personal thoughts on these tea awards and welcome yours. Awards for tea are a sign that someone thinks that the time and effort invested in the award-winning tea …
“The Leading Teas of the World – Ceylon” by Herbert Compton
Once upon a time the country off the southeastern coast of India that we now know as Sri Lanka had another name. It was called Ceylon and though the name would eventually change the tea that is grown there still bears the old one. Ceylon tea is a relatively new development, coming to the island …
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How to Relish the Last Hurrahs of Summer with Tea
Some parts of the U.S. have seen snow. And unseasonably cold temperatures. (There was also an early snowfall in northern India around the beginning of September.) And too much rain. And flooding. With such events going on, some of us are prompted to relish the last hurrahs of Summer with some suitable tea moments. I’m …
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Some History of Tea in Japan
In an article I recently wrote on tea drinking in the American colonies and the early United States I mentioned that a significant quantity of Japanese green tea was exported here during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Which led me to think that it might be interesting to look at Japanese tea history …
5 Reasons a Pastry Fork Is Indispensible
A pastry fork is totally indispensible. True. Have you ever tried to hold a plate in one hand and cut a piece off that slice of pie, tart, or other goodie residing on it with a regular fork? I have. Not a pretty sight. Makes a total mush of that lovely pastry (especially éclairs and …
Recipe for Tea Apple Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
The name “bread pudding” often evokes feelings of good will and joy. Something mom used to make that just says love in every bite. This recipe is true decadence with no corners cut. Cinnamon rolls by themselves are wonderfully delicious. Though it is often true that several will be bought or made and it will …
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