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  • What Is a Tea Sommelier?

    The term “tea sommelier” has been popping up for awhile now — several years, actually. In fact, an online search produced a wealth of hits. Plus, intrepid Tea Guy Bill Lengeman posted this tidbit about three years ago, giving a glimpse into the mystery of what being a tea sommelier means. Short answer: what anyone… Continue reading

  • Tea and Snow

    Tea and snow are natural go-togethers. But there’s snow and then there’s snow. Time to steep up a steaming pot of tea and contemplate just what the heck that means. Social media is such fun and reveals a bit about life in other locations. For example, an area gets a half inch snowfall and is… Continue reading

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  • 5 Teas to Get You Through February

    Phew! You made it through the first month of the year and are now embarking on the second. Did any of your New Year’s resolutions endure this long? Don’t feel bad if the answer is “no.” Mine went by the wayside a couple weeks ago. Best to look to the month ahead here. And tea… Continue reading

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  • Teddy Bears and Chocolates and Tea — Oh, My!

    A Valentine’s Day riddle: What’s plush and cuddly and sweet and hot and steamy? Answer: No, it’s not that… gee, people, this is a family-oriented blog! It’s a Valentine’s Day teatime with teddy bears and chocolates and tea! What better way to say “You’re my Sweetie” than with sweets and tea (no, that’s not another… Continue reading

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  • A Jane Austen Teatime

    Tea being a beverage very much associated with Britain, and Jane Austen being one of the foremost British authors of all time, it seemed fitting to have a teatime that incorporated the atmosphere her novels conjure — the Georgian Regency period amid the country gentry and simpler townsfolk. The very language in a Jane Austen… Continue reading

  • Teas of the World: Chinese Fujian Teas

    Teas are grown in an ever-increasing number of countries in the world, with China still being one of the leaders. Your first stop on our world tea tour is the Fujian Province where a good portion of these teas come from. About the Province During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Fujian Province served as the… Continue reading

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  • Tea Kettle Philosophy — Being Too Advanced

    The simplicity of a tea kettle sitting on a stovetop—quietly heating water to the perfect temperature—often sparks a thought for me: sometimes things can become too advanced. By that, I mean we can accumulate so many gadgets that even the simplest tasks end up feeling unnecessarily complicated. Changes in our economic situation have led my… Continue reading

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  • This Tea Is Bugging Me or The Secret of Oriental Beauty Oolong

    Does your tea bug you? It would if it’s Oriental Beauty Oolong, one of the most exotic teas and a bit of a rarity, with only about 20 kilograms of leaves processed per hectare. But it might not be so exotic without some insects getting into the act. Those little buggers chomp their way into… Continue reading

  • Getting MisTEA-eyed

    Tea is said to invigorate and soothe—but it can also make you a little emotional… even misTEA‑eyed. You know the feeling: that lump in your throat when you’re unexpectedly happy, your eyes misting ever so slightly. Believe it or not, tea can bring that on. Honest! Here’s how to get misTEA‑eyed: Step 1 — Pick… Continue reading

  • Teapot Styles — Art Deco

    Teapot styles tend to parallel the styles of other objects, from buildings, to art works, to furniture and clothing. The Art Deco period is one that especially stands out and that was reflected in teapot designs. Those designs had a wide range of approaches and materials. Time to go exploring. When someone thinks of art… Continue reading

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