Lainie Petersen
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Review — Organic Assam TGFOP by The English Tea Store
Name: Organic Assam TGFOP Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black Tea Form: Loose leaf Review: While some organic teas are distinguished by being over-priced and of mediocre quality (yet easily marketed because they are labeled “organic”), The English Tea Store’s Organic Assam TFGOP is not one of them. In fact, it is to the English… Continue reading
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Review — Double Bergamot Earl Grey from The English Tea Store
Name: Double Bergamot Earl Grey Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Earl Grey lovers who like a strong dose of bergamot but prefer to not swallow perfume are in luck: This Double Bergamot Earl Grey offers tea drinkers a refreshing cuppa that isn’t overpowering but does have that… Continue reading
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Review — Earl Grey Metropolitan from The English Tea Store
Name: Earl Grey Metropolitan Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: The English Tea Store knows its customers well: Those with an affinity for British-style teas typically enjoy Earl Grey, so the store offers several different versions. Its Earl Grey Metropolitan is an upscale version of its standard Earl Grey.… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Tarajulie Estate Assam
Name: Tarajulie Estate Assam Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, Assam Form: Loose leaf Review: The dry leaf is dark brown, somewhat broken and small, sparingly sprinkled with a few tips. It has little discernible fragrance when dry and doesn’t even smell like much once infused to a surprisingly light bodied copper liquor. The… Continue reading
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Review — Oolong Orange Blossom from The English Tea Store
Name: Oolong Orange Blossom Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Oolong, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Some teas are at their tastiest when consumed during cold weather, while others taste better on balmy days. I am happy to report, however, that Oolong Orange Blossom from The English Tea Store is an all-weather tea. A tea… Continue reading
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Review of Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea by The English Tea Store
Name: Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea Brand: The English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Warning! Warning! Warning! Pomegranate Lemon Organic Black Tea is a tasty tea when prepared correctly, but if you mess up, you’ll end up with a sour, bitter mess. But don’t worry, it isn’t that much of… Continue reading
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Buying a Tea Set
When people hear that I am “into” tea and teaware, they tend to also assume that I collect traditional British style teapots and teasets. The truth, however, is somewhat disappointing, as my taste in teaware is decidedly functional, so most of my brewing and drinking vessels are Chinese-style cups and teapots that I’ve collected over… Continue reading
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Tea Teeth: A Tea Drinker’s Guide to Keeping a Bright Smile
I love my tea, but admit that it has a major downside: Tea teeth. According to a recent column by Drs. Oz and Roizen, it’s the tannins in tea that cause staining, turning your pearly whites a dingy yellow. Fortunately, according to this article, as well as one by Dr. Andrew Weil, there are a… Continue reading
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The Price of Tea in China…and Everywhere Else
While it is true that, as a beverage, tea offers an excellent value for your money when compared to wine, there are some tea prices that can really strain the pocketbook. These teas can cost consumers upwards of $10 per ounce, making their purchase prohibitive, especially when a merchant requires a minimum purchase of two… Continue reading
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Quelling the Jitters: Is Decaf Tea Worth It?
Unfortunately for many tea lovers, the truth is that there is no real way to escape caffeine in tea. As this post notes, the claim that one can “self-decaffeinate” tea by steeping it briefly, throwing out the water, then reinfusing simply isn’t true. Plus, there is no way to remove all the caffeine in tea,… Continue reading
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