Lainie Petersen
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Tulsi: Sweet Leaf
Many tea lovers turn to tisanes, also known as herbal teas or “infusions,” when they want to avoid caffeine. While there is no dearth of herbal options on retailer’s shelves, one name that you might see more often is “tulsi,” also known as “holy basil.” Tulsi is an herb native to India, used in both… Continue reading
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Electric Kettles
While electric kettles are commonplace in the United Kingdom, many people in the United States don’t have one. But true tea lovers know that the fastest, easiest way to get your cuppa is to have one of these gadgets for your very own. Here are a few things to consider when selecting an electric kettle:… Continue reading
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Tea Storage Containers
My readers know that I am a stickler for proper tea storage: A tea’s flavor is easily compromised by exposure to air, moisture and other smells. In fact, teas can get contaminated by the scent of other teas and tisanes. To protect your teas, keep both your loose leaf and bagged teas in airtight storage… Continue reading
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McVitie’s Biscuits: Tea Time Deliciousness
McVities Biscuits (cookies to us Americans) are make some of my favorite tea-time snacks. While I really do try to stick to my low-carb diet, sometimes I can’t help myself and must have a few of these UK-made delights, as they were clearly made to go with tea: Digestives: These biscuits are very plain, not… Continue reading
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Tea Travel and Infuser Mugs
Looking for ways to drink your tea on the go? A tea travel mug or self-contained infuser mug may be just what you need. Tea travel and infuser mugs let you take your loose-leaf tea on the road without the need for packing a kit of specialized teaware. Tea travel mugs offer entirely-enclosed tea brewing… Continue reading
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Green and White Teas for Spring
As I move into spring, I find myself eschewing the rich black teas that I drank all winter and pulling out the green and white teas that have patiently sat in the back of my tea shelf for so long. Spring brings warmth, sun and green leaves and plants, making me want to drink something… Continue reading
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Cadbury Easter Candy: A Holiday Treat
There are few things that I enjoy more than hunting for Easter treats, particularly when the treats include a little (or a lot) of chocolate. Even better is when the treats are something that I can’t get at my corner grocery store, but are best classified as a “special delivery”. Fortunately for those of us… Continue reading
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Review of Mim Estate Darjeeling from the English Tea Store
Name: Mim Estate Darjeeling 2nd Flush Tea Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea Form: Loose leaf Review: Mim Estate Darjeeling is a ridiculously inexpensive (on sale now for $4.69 for 4 ounces) Darjeeling tea sold under the English Tea Store’s private label. The dry leaf is small and varicolored with a few twigs… Continue reading
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Review of Lovers Leap Estate Black
Name: Lovers Leap Estate Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea Form: Loose leaf Review: This is a very reasonably priced, albeit very “neutral” Ceylon black tea which may well suit those who are looking for a very neutral, yet versatile, black tea that can go with a variety of foods. Even better, it can… Continue reading
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Review of Kambaa Estate by The English Tea Store
Name: Kambaa Estate Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black Form: Loose leaf Review: For those who like a vigorous, flavorful but unrefined cup of tea, Kambaa Estate may be just the thing. This is a machine processed tea from Kenya, so its “leaf” looks more like tiny little chocolate brown pellets than leaves. Even more… Continue reading
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