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5 Signs That You’re “Going Jane Austen” at Tea Time
One of the most beloved and enduring British authors is Jane Austen. She lived during the Georgian era (dates vary slightly depending on the source), with her lifetime spanning December 16, 1775, to July 18, 1817. At that time, women writers were not widely taken seriously. Women of Austen’s social standing were generally expected to… Continue reading
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What Is Genuine Clotted Cream?
One of the highlights of the classic British “cream tea” is its star ingredient—clotted cream. Many people in the United States are unfamiliar with it, and the name itself can be a bit off-putting. (Let’s be honest—“clotted” doesn’t do it any favors!) So what exactly is clotted cream, and what makes the real version special?… Continue reading
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Kettles, Teapots, and Kettle Teapots
There are kettles. There are teapots. And there are kettle teapots. Yep, I said “kettle teapots” … or even “teapot kettles” as some call them. They have been around about as long as humans have been drinking tea, but they tend not to be as in the public eye. Time to give them some exposure,… Continue reading
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3 Tips for Getting That Matcha Just Right
Lumps, no froth (or too much froth), bitterness, and being too thick or two thin are just some of the issues plaguing matcha lovers. Yes, getting that matcha just right can be rather tricky. So, here are three sure-fire tips to help: 1 Matcha Mesh Matters Buy 1000 mesh or greater grade. The 1,000 mesh… Continue reading
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Tea: A Matter of What You’re Used To
How much we enjoy a tea often comes down to what we’re used to. You can prove this easily by revisiting teas you once disliked—or returning to favorites you haven’t tasted in years. The results can be surprisingly different. That “Grassy” or “Seaweedy” Green Tea Many tea drinkers describe certain green teas as tasting like… Continue reading
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5 Ways Tearooms Can Improve Their Service
Tearooms dot the landscape here in the U.S. from coast to coast, but quite often their service is really lacking. As a public service for both patrons and owners, I present my personal tips for improvements I’d like to see. 1 Be Congenial A short time ago I came across the story of a tearoom… Continue reading
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Summer Solstice and How It Affects Your Tea Drinking (Sorta)
Woohoo! It’s Summer Solstice time once again! Even though the unofficial start of Summer is the Memorial Day Weekend, this is the official start – the day that marks the longest day and shortest night here in the Northern hemisphere (and the reverse for the Southern hemisphere). So, how does this affect your tea drinking,… Continue reading
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More Really small Teawares
How small can you make a teapot? If you want one that can really serve as a server of tea, it needs to be able to hold some liquid. Otherwise, you can go a lot smaller. Potter Gary Rith, just for the fun of it, created a couple of teeny teapots, one useable and one… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Russian” at Tea Time
The world is an ever-changing place, with country border lines being redrawn almost daily. But tea remains constant. And tea time in Russia remains an important part of life. They tend not to go out for lunch or dinner but instead will invite you over for a cup of tea (almost always with food involved).… Continue reading
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The Aesthetics of Tea Leaf Appearance
A lot is said about tea leaf appearance, and I’ve been saying quite a bit of it myself lately (such as in this article), not to mention posting some of my favorite tea leaf photos online. Yes, those tea leaves have an aesthetic appeal all their own. My artist’s eye couldn’t resist a bit of… Continue reading
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