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Blending Away the Tea’s Character
Tea blends, where teas from various regions, not just several tea gardens from the same region, are combined usually exhibit the flavor profiles of each tea used. Sometimes, though, the blenders can blend away the tea’s character altogether. (Note: we’re not talking about those flavored teas where flower petals, spices, etc., have been added to… Continue reading
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Teas from Africa: Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
Serving a classic African tea blend Teas from Africa: Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda As explored in a previous overview of African teas, countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda play important roles in tea production across the continent—alongside the contributions of smallholder farmers. Each region offers unique growing conditions, production histories, and flavor profiles that contribute… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Mowed Lawns
Time to steep up another pot of tea, something with a rich taste that will go with a nice slice of cheesecake or maybe some peach cobbler. As always, the first step is to fill the kettle with fresh, clean water and set it on the stove to heat to a boil. Also as always,… Continue reading
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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in September
Hello again, fellow tea lovers, time to explore special dates in September that are worthy of a toast of the teacup. Of course, there some well-known ones: Labor Day, the Autumnal Equinox (marking the first day of Autumn), and of course the 11th. Here, though, I bring out the lesser known occasions for your to… Continue reading
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Time for Tea Drinkers to S.E.T.T.LE
Things in the world of tea can be very turbulent, with bad weather, labor strikes, low prices at auction, factory fires, and a host of other ills befalling those who work hard to bring those tea leaves to market. But the ones who suffer most are the tea leaves themselves. Yes, I said the tea… Continue reading
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Some Popular Taiwanese Oolong Cultivars
The more I look into the details of tea, the more complex it is. My recent foray deep into the “jungle” of information about oolong cultivars revealed even more complexity. There is quite a variety of oolongs made from an array of cultivars of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis. So much for that outsider’s image… Continue reading
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Tea Takes TEAmwork!
How do tea leaves make their journey from bush to cup? With TEAmwork, of course! The old saying still holds true: “There is strength in numbers.” While the topic of labor and working conditions in tea production is an important one, this article focuses on celebrating the many people involved in bringing tea from plant… Continue reading
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Teas from Africa: Kenya, Malawi, Uganda
As highlighted in a previous article on African teas, the countries of Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda are key producers on the continent. Malawi Though relatively small in size, Malawi was the first African country to begin commercial tea production in 1878. Today, Malawian tea plays an important role in European blends, contributing to improved flavor… Continue reading
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Changing the Perception of Tea Drinking
While many of us are busy encouraging tea as a welcome alternative to coffee here in the U.S., there are also efforts abroad to reshape how tea is perceived—most notably in traditionally tea-focused countries. In both cases, the goal is the same: changing how people think about tea. For this article, though, let’s focus closer… Continue reading
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