Lainie Petersen
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Review — White Monkey Paw Green Tea
Name: White Monkey Paw Brand: English Tea Store Type: Green tea (Yes, I know the name makes it sound like a white tea, and indeed those fuzzy tips make it look like a white tea, but, in fact, this is a green tea.) Form: Loose leaf Review: I love the look of these long, curly,… Continue reading
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Review — Bourbon St Vanilla Rooibos
Name: Bourbon St Vanilla Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Tisane, rooibos Form: Loose Leaf Cost: $5.49 for 4 oz, quantity discount available [as of the original date of this article’s posting] Review: As the weather gets colder the need for warming beverages increases. But since true tea always contains caffeine, it may not be… Continue reading
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Flowering Teas: Drinkable Art
Want to try something special? How about a flowering tea? A flowering tea is made of tea buds and various flowers, hand sewn together and folded into a bulb. When infused in hot water, the bulb unfolds, creating a marvelous bouquet. Children love flowering teas (also called “blooming teas” and “performance teas”) and adults are… Continue reading
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Review — Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea Review
Name: Irish Breakfast Tea Type: Twinings Form: Paper bagged tea Review: I confess to being somewhat surprised as to how much I enjoyed this tea: I was expecting Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea to be strong, brisk, dark and otherwise unremarkable. It is true that this is a “commercial”, paper-bagged tea that can be found in… Continue reading
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Afternoon Tea Bargains
The current recession has curbed spending for a lot of people, and taking “afternoon tea” (tea served with sandwiches, scones and sweets) can appear to be an out-of-reach luxury. But is it? Afternoon tea can be expensive because the best known teas are often served in fancy hotels. Hotels cater to tourists and those with… Continue reading
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Review — Twinings Lady Grey Tea Review
Name: Lady Grey Brand: Twinings Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Paper tea bags, individually wrapped Review: Many people, even those who don’t drink tea regularly, are familiar with Earl Grey tea, perhaps the most popular flavored tea ever made! Earl Grey is made by blending black tea leaves with oil of bergamot (bergamot is a… Continue reading
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Review — Stash Vanilla Nut Creme Decaf Tea Review
Name: Vanilla Nut Creme Decaf Tea Brand: Stash Type: Black tea, flavored, decaf Form: Paper tea bags, individually wrapped Review: In my recent post on tea as a weight-loss tool, I noted that flavored teas can be used to curb cravings: This tea, by Stash, is a perfect example of just such a tea: Packed… Continue reading
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Tea and Weight Loss
One thing is for sure, if you enter the word “tea” into a search engine, you will bring up dozens of websites touting tea as a miracle cure for obesity. But is it? While there are some studies that may demonstrate a link between tea consumption and weight loss, the fact remains that losing weight… Continue reading
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A Review of Stash Fusion Green & White Tea
Name: Fusion Green & White Tea Brand: Stash Type: Green and white tea blend Form: Paper bag tea Review: There is a good chance that you have seen Stash teas, even if you don’t recognize the name. Stash packages its teas in beautiful, brightly colored boxes which stand out on store shelves and behind the… Continue reading
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Handle with Care: Floral Tea Flavors
Ever sniffed a jasmine or rose tea and thought “How lovely!”, only to find the tea’s taste to be bitter and disagreeable? If so, you are not alone. I’ve been disappointed by floral-scented teas more than any other kind, and I know that I am not the only one! Teas flavored with flowers are like… Continue reading
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