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Is There Really Such a Thing as Being “Tea Drunk”?
The other day on Facebook, someone described themselves as “tea drunk.” It’s a term I’ve encountered before but rarely seen clearly defined. Curious, I asked what they meant. The response: feeling woozy. That raises the question—can someone really be “tea drunk”? For those who abstain from alcohol, it’s worth noting that tea contains no alcohol.… Continue reading
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Teapot Styles — Designer Dazzlers
We all know about designer clothing. In fact, designers have branched out into all kinds of areas, including facial tissue boxes, unfortunately! (They used to be pretty and discreet but are now rather loud and a bit obnoxious.) Of course, teapots are included in the array of designwares! Here are a few I’ve come across… Continue reading
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Tea and the ereader
Let me be clear here — I don’t have an ereader. Read on to found out why and what this has to do with tea. Name just about any area of knowledge or interest and you will see how the onward march of technological development changed it. Automobiles replaced horse-drawn carriages. Sewing machines and weaving… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Southern” at Tea Time
Maybe you’ve been having tea in the afternoon in the British style or you’ve even gone Indian. Or maybe you stick with that teabag dunked in a mug of hot water. Then you notice a change coming. The signs are there — you just have to be able to recognize them. Believe it or not,… Continue reading
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Putting the “British” into a British Product
The U.S. is thought of as a melting pot of cultures, but they are not alone in this worldwide, at least not in recent years. Great Britain influenced so much of the world and was in turn influenced by it, and so qualifies as a melting pot. Tea, foods, spices, and much more from the… Continue reading
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Save the Tricks and Pile on the Tea Treats!
The kiddies are getting their costumes ready (or more likely mommy and daddy are getting them ready). And the adults (in-between the costume making) are piling up the treats. In this house, we’re skipping the costume part (no kids here) and going straight for the treat part. Yay! Trick-or-treating usually involves a lot of candy.… Continue reading
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Tea and the Appeal of British Royalty
Here is something to ponder while you pause to enjoy a comforting cup of your favorite tea: what is it about royal families—heirs to thrones, weddings, and births—that continues to capture public fascination? Before sharing a theory, it’s worth considering what others have said on the subject. Here are a few perspectives found online: “It… Continue reading
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It’s Not Too Early to Order Those Holiday Gift Baskets!
Yes, folks, the artificial Christmas trees are already on display for sale at various stores, right alongside the Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. Sure, merchants are spurred by a sluggish economy and the need to move merchandise, but that’s not the only reason this greenery is popping up amongst fake pumpkins, huge inflatable ghouls and witches,… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Myanmar Teas
Having recently received some tea samples from Myanmar, I decided to explore this lesser-known tea region a bit further. Here’s what I found. Myanmar (formerly Burma) borders China’s Yunnan Province—home to pu-erh and other notable teas such as Golden Heaven Yunnan. Tea grown in Myanmar includes Taiwan-style oolongs, similar to those produced in regions such… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Deal with That Tea Time Interloper
We’ve all had them — those perfect tea moments where the tea is steeped just right and any accompanying treats are done to their best. We’ve also all had that tea time interloper, the person who says, “Hey, you busy?” or “Gee, that looks good, let me try some” or even “Put that down and… Continue reading
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