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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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Why Tea Blends Can Vary from Batch to Batch
Why Tea Blends Taste Different: Understanding Batch Variation Does this sound familiar? You buy a tea blend. You love it. You run out. You buy it again… and suddenly it doesn’t taste the same. It’s a common experience—and there’s a good reason for it. What Is Tea Blending? Tea blending may sound simple, but it’s… Continue reading
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A Different Kind of Tea Garden
We usually think of tea gardens (also called estates and plantations) as those places where the tea bush Camellia Sinensis is cultivated. The very term “tea garden” brings up images of neatly tended rows like those in Japan shown in the photo below. But in this case, I mean a very different kind of tea… Continue reading
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5 Tips for Fitting GOOD Tea into Your 15 Minute Break at Work
The 15-minute work break—some of us get one, others don’t. For those who do, making the most of it is essential. And yes, that includes enjoying a really good cup of tea. Here are a few practical (and slightly strategic) tips to help you fit quality tea into even the shortest break. 1 Travel Mugs… Continue reading
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What Is a Hand-Crafted Tea?
Just as the terms “artisanal tea” and “artisan tea” are being applied to just about any tea under the sun (as I discussed in a previous article), so are the terms “hand-crafted tea” (sound of audible heavy sigh) and “handmade tea” similarly misused (both basically mean to refer to what is more appropriately called “hand… Continue reading
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Tea and the Cherry Blossom Festival
There are cherry trees in our nation’s capital city. I was lucky enough years ago to have been there when cherry blossoms were in bloom. Now, I toast them from afar with a nice cuppa tea! About the D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival The cherry trees growing in Washington, D.C., date back to 1912. They were… Continue reading
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Tea Themes on Our Blog
Over the years, our blog has addressed lots of tea themes. From what tea is and how to prepare it, to different tea customs, history and teawares. We have looked at every twist and turn and nuance of tea and yet the articles keep coming. Why? Because that is tea – ever present and changing… Continue reading
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6 Things That Are Unique About American Tea Drinking
For all of you tea drinkers coming to the U.S. and expecting what you are used to at home, I present this list as a sort of public service. We Americans are a breed apart…a distinctly odd breed in some ways. And wonderfully unique in other ways. Tea drinking is one of them. I selected… Continue reading
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Some Relatives of the Tea Plant to Grow in the U.S.
The rush to grow tea in the U.S. is on, with brave agronomical pioneers in several states boldly going where… you know the rest. But wait, there are already several relatives of the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) blooming from coast to coast. Well, almost. Camellias, azaleas, and rhododendrons are the generally known names. You can’t… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Victorian” at Tea Time
With nostalgia all around us, it’s only natural to want to “go Victorian” at tea time. You don’t need to live in a 19th-century home to do it—it’s just a matter of adding a few thoughtful touches here and there. Check out the signs below to see if your tea time is taking a turn… Continue reading
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