2014
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Nature and Your Teapot – Looking Too Much Alike?
Various items in nature – plants, birds, fish, animals, insects, mountains, and so on – have been inspirations for artists and craftsmen for years. Sometimes, though, it seems that the resemblance is a little too uncanny! Thus it was the day we found a whole, intact cicada shell (the exoskeleton that he had wriggled his… Continue reading
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How Lemon Came to Tea
Lemon and tea. They go together like, well, like birthday cake and mustard—at least in my opinion. For many people, however, lemon is an essential part of the tea-drinking experience. But how did this pairing come about? Finding a definitive answer isn’t easy, but a few historical connections offer some clues. One notable example comes… Continue reading
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Comfort Foods for Your Autumn Tea Party
A while back I wrote about comfort foods and pairing them with tea (see this guide to tea and comfort food pairings ). Some comfort foods are especially well suited to an autumn tea party—so let’s focus on those. Pumpkin Pie Top of the list—pumpkin pie! Whether you buy one, use a ready-made crust, or… Continue reading
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A Few More Tea Festivals
I wouldn’t go so far as to say there’s a festival to fit every possible interest, but there are certainly some unusual ones—from underwater music events to tuna tossing competitions and even radish-focused celebrations. Of course, there are also plenty of festivals dedicated to tea. While they may not be quite as unconventional, there is… Continue reading
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Tea and Chrysanthemums
Awhile back I wrote a whole slew of poems about tea and other things such as chrysanthemums. These wonderful flowering plants are particular favorites, especially during Autumn, for inspiring my inner Muse. And they go nice with tea time! Chrysanthemums have been cultivated in China since the 15th century B.C. They regarded this flowering herb… Continue reading
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London Tea Spots: Drink, Shop & Do
“Café by day. Bar by night. Fun things to do.” This is how Drink, Shop & Do describes itself, and this London tea spot certainly delivers on variety. Alongside food and drinks, it hosts events ranging from dancing and poetry readings to arts and crafts activities and live DJ sessions. But on a recent visit,… Continue reading
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The Appeal of Consistent Tea
Consistency can be a comfort to some and a bore to others—and the same holds true for tea. For many drinkers, a consistent tea is essential: the same satisfying cup, three, four, or even five times a day. But what exactly is a “consistent tea,” and why is it so appealing? Let’s take a closer… Continue reading
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A Nation of Tea Drinkers? Us?
Is the United States a nation of tea drinkers? Most people familiar with the subject would likely say no. While Americans consume large amounts of iced tea, overall tea consumption remains relatively low compared to other countries. In fact, average annual consumption per person is quite modest, placing the United States far below traditional tea-drinking… Continue reading
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7 Dishware Patterns for the Perfect Autumn Tea Table
I love Autumn. The cooler temperatures that bring relief after Summer’s heat, the lower humidity that makes the air feel crisp, and—most of all—the colors. So why not bring that seasonal beauty indoors to your Autumn tea table? One easy way is through seasonal dishware. There are many patterns available, but these seven stand out… Continue reading
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“Tea-Drinking at Breakfast” by Leigh Hunt
According to his Wikipedia summary, James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784 –1859), better known as just Leigh Hunt, was “an English critic, essayist, poet and writer.” His own work was overshadowed by that of his more famous friends, such as the poets John Keats and Percy Shelley, but he published a number of books in his… Continue reading
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