Lainie Petersen
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Rooibos Benefits
While nothing compares to a delicious pot of true tea, rooibos holds a special place in my heart. Rooibos (aka redbush or rooibush), is a plant indigenous to South Africa. During World War II, when tea was in short supply, people in the United Kingdom began to drink rooibos instead. (More recently, rooibos has gained… Continue reading
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The Importance of Decanting Tea
Newsflash: The best tea-timer in the world can’t prevent over-steeping so long as tea leaves remain in contact with the tea liquor. I’ve often seen individuals and tearooms infuse a pot of tea with great care, pour it into cups, and then leave the rest of the tea and tea leaves to continue steeping, growing… Continue reading
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Using the Right Water for Tea
Everyone knows that good tea leaves are essential to making good tea. But what some folks forget is that the tea in our cup is mostly water, making the quality of the water as important as the quality of the leaves! Here are some water-related tips to help you get, and use, the very best… Continue reading
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Tea-Timing!
Don’t you hate it when you carefully prepare a pot of tea, and then ruin it by over-steeping? Whether caused by simple forgetfulness or misjudging the amount of time that has passed, “losing” a pot or cup of tea is incredibly frustrating. Careful timing is also essential to the experimentation necessary to get a really… Continue reading
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