2014
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8 Things to Know About the Irish and Tea
Ireland and tea go together like holly and ivy, like Wooster and Jeeves, like flowers and vases…well, you know what I mean. Time for some more details just in case you end up popping over there for a cuppa some day. 1 Ireland has fallen to #3 world-wide for tea drinking per capita Well, it’s… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Pappardelle Almond Pesto Pasta
Pasta can be rather bland by itself, but that very quality makes it ideal for combining with stronger flavors, such as Darjeeling tea. 2 tbsp Darjeeling Oolong (light colored liquor with sweet herbal notes) ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ cups semolina flour (plus some for dusting) 5 eggs… Continue reading
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A Pu-erh to Start Out With
There are black teas (what many in the world call “red tea”), green teas, white teas, rarer yellow teas, purple teas, hundreds of oolong teas … and then there’s pu-erh. Strange. Mysterious. Off-putting. But, as with anything new to you, starting out is easy – just take that first step. Here is a pu-erh (or… Continue reading
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Even More Offbeat Tea Patents
Nowadays there are nearly a half million patent applications filed every year in the United States alone. That number surely must have been smaller in previous years, but it’s safe to say that there are a whopping number of patents in the files by now. Of these, there are plenty that have to do with… Continue reading
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When Tea Was Brought to the Western Hemisphere and a Bit of History
We’ve all heard of the Boston Tea Party, but tea came to the Western hemisphere long before that. Time to follow that trail and see just when tea was brought here and by whom. Once upon a time (some say as long as 5,000 years ago), a studier of plants in China was boiling some… Continue reading
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Does Tea Need More Caffeine?
People have many different reasons for drinking tea. For some, it’s simply a habit formed in childhood. Others enjoy tea primarily for its flavor, while many appreciate the calming ritual of preparation and the contemplative nature of the experience. Of course, there are also those who drink tea for the boost provided by its caffeine… Continue reading
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Introducing Friends to New Teas (and Herbal Infusions!)
There is a certain satisfaction to be gained from introducing people you care about to things that you care about. Tea is no exception, and it is always extremely rewarding to introduce friends of mine to teas. This could mean introducing them to a certain blend of tea, a new type of tea (green, white,… Continue reading
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5 “Lucky” March Teas Not to Miss!
The third month of the year is here, and hopefully the weather will lean more toward lamb than lion. March is closely associated with the color green—thanks in part to St. Patrick’s Day—but when it comes to tea, there’s plenty of room for variety. After all, there’s a whole rainbow of flavors to explore. In… Continue reading
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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 reasons that are hardly mysterious, March is the time of year when many people turn their attention to all things Irish. Of course, the driving force behind this seasonal enthusiasm is St. Patrick’s Day, a widely celebrated holiday in Ireland and around the world. While originally tied to religious and cultural traditions, it has… Continue reading
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