2014
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Some Things I’ve Learned About Iced Tea
I don’t drink hot tea anymore. I wrote about it here, so I won’t cover it again except to say that it’s always iced tea season for me. But here in the northern hemisphere spring is in full swing and summer is approaching, and so one could safely say that it’s coming up on iced… Continue reading
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Is That Fancy Tearoom Experience Worthwhile?
A fancy tearoom can be beautiful—but not always practical Are Fancy Tearooms Worth It? A Tea Lover’s Perspective Have you ever wondered whether visiting a fancy tearoom is really worth it? The answer is… yes—and no. Like many things in life, it depends entirely on what you’re looking for. Fancy tearooms typically offer: Elegant décor… Continue reading
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Why the British Hate Our Tea
Many British people have very specific opinions about how tea should be prepared. That’s not surprising, given how deeply tea is embedded in their culture. As noted in <a href="http://englishtea.us/2009/11/16/george-orwell’s-nice-cup-of-tea/rwell’s essay “A Nice Cup of Tea” and British tea traditions , few examples illustrate this better than Orwell’s famously detailed 1946 essay. Interestingly, Orwell didn’t… Continue reading
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Why Tea Is Still the Affordable Indulgence
With prices going up every time you shop for groceries, fill up your car with gas, buy clothing, or shop for that upgrade to the latest household gadget that has gone kaput!, it’s nice to know that tea is still the affordable indulgence. Here’s how: More tea being grown – While tea has certain requirements… Continue reading
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5 Signs That Your Taste for Tea Is Evolving
Years ago I drank Earl Grey. Nothing but Earl Grey. With breakfast. With lunch. With dinner. And in-between. Then my taste for tea evolved. Not so much an evolution to a higher state. Just to a different state. Is your taste for tea evolving? Here are some signs to look for: 1 Former Fave Tea… Continue reading
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Stopping for Tea in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a wonderful town—just as Danny Kaye famously sang in the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen. And song lyrics aside, it truly does offer many delightful things to explore—tea among them, somewhat unexpectedly. While Denmark is known for its strong coffee culture, I was pleased to discover a few lovely places to enjoy tea—and… Continue reading
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The Tea Princess vs. the Keurig Machine
K-cups left this Tea Princess wanting more… A Tea Princess vs. the Keurig Machine Your lovable Tea Princess here, calling out to all fellow Tea Princesses and Princes to share a cautionary tale. If you ever find yourself in a waiting room with only a Keurig machine for tea… consider this your warning. The Situation… Continue reading
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Enhance Your Memory with Green Tea (claims a recent study)
I would drink green tea varieties and loose leaf selections even if there were no associated health benefits—and the same goes for black tea blends and traditional loose leaf options . However, as many of us know, there are numerous claims regarding tea’s potential health benefits—particularly when it comes to green tea. One recent claim… Continue reading
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Happy Victoria Day and a Teacup Toast!
Cheers to all our Canadian readers (outside of Quebec) in particular and to everyone in general on Victoria Day! A teacup toast to you all! But wait, what is it? You Canadians know all about it, but the rest of us wallow in ignorance, so bear with us while we play catch-up. What Is Victoria… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Focaccia Bread
Baking bread can seem very daunting to many. Focaccia is one of the simplest breads to make. If you ever wanted to start making bread but feel a bit overwhelmed, give this lovely recipe a try and you will find it was not nearly as hard as you thought. Using tea in this adds a… Continue reading
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