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Tea and Team Spirit
People get excited about things, passionate. Thanks goodness. Otherwise we might as well be comatose. It’s just good to hold that excitement, that passion, a bit in check and not go overboard. I think of this as several major and passion-inspiring sports events have come and gone recently: the World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Tour… Continue reading
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Himalayan Grown Teas?
Tea has been cultivated in the Himalayan region for well over a century. Today, a fascinating question is gaining attention among tea enthusiasts: can we really distinguish between teas grown in different parts of this vast region? I would think so. After all, Taiwan—much smaller geographically—produces a remarkable range of teas from different cultivars, each… Continue reading
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Top 5 Herbal Infusions (aka “Herbal Teas”)
There is a lot of concern these days over caffeine and about drinking something that will help this ailment or that ailment or make your hair shinier, your skin glow, and other such beneficial effects. Several herbals have come to the forefront, mainly through the constant marketing of them as miracle cures. But some of… Continue reading
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The Teapot as Sculpture?
No matter what useful object there is out there, some artist can take it over and make it into something extraordinary. The teapot has been a key subject over the centuries for such makeovers. And taking it a step further to the sculpture stage seems to be quite the rage. I’ve certainly come across a… Continue reading
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Are Premium Teas Becoming More Mainstream? Hope So!
Gyokuro – an example of a premium tea Are Premium Teas Becoming More Mainstream? Once upon a time, the finest teas were reserved for royalty, aristocrats, and emperors. These were known as “tribute teas,” offered as a sign of respect and loyalty. Everyone else drank what remained—often good, but rarely exceptional. That system eventually faded,… Continue reading
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The Joys of Reusing Tea Tins
These days most of the teas in my pantry are not only loose leaf teas but come in a pouch, not a tea tin. You can squeeze excess air out of a pouch and keep your teas fresher longer (not that ours last that long around here for it to matter that much). However, tea… Continue reading
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5 Things to Know About Thai Milk Tea
Look up “thai tea” online and you end up with page after page of search results about Thai Milk Tea. So I wanted to highlight five things for you to know about this cool tea treat. 1 This Is NOT the British Style of Tea with Milk The British are famous for enjoying their tea… Continue reading
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“Tea, Please…and Hold the Ice!”
Iced tea weather is upon us, but for some folks that ice poses a problem: dilution. As ice cubes melt in your glass on a hot day they can water down your tea, weakening it to the point where it’s barely more than water. That can cause many tea drinkers to say “Tea, please…and hold… Continue reading
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