Preparing Tea and Herbals
How to properly prepare teas and herbals.
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Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night
Halloween may be over now and there may be that sad feeling that the festivities are over with (at least until Thanksgiving), but it’s just getting started in the UK! November may be all about Thanksgiving in the United States but for the British, it’s about Guy Fawkes and bonfires! Now, who was Guy Fawkes,… Continue reading
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Autumn: Tea, Scones, and Pumpkin!
Break out the tea kettles and tea cozies! Autumn is finally here after a long and brutal summer! Back in June, I compared and contrasted how British and Americans take their tea during the summer. While most Americans drink their tea iced during the hot summer months, the British stick to tradition and continue to… Continue reading
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Tea Infusers
As a tea lover, I can’t go a day without at least one cup of tea. I brew my tea either using teabags, self-made teabags with loose leaf tea, or loose leaf in a strainer. Lately in my efforts to go green, I have begun to use the strainer as much as I possibly can.… Continue reading
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Tea Latte
I recently made a visit to the Washington DC area to visit my fiance. Now, I am engaged to a wonderful man. He makes me coffee and cups of tea whether I want it or not and I always want to return the favor. So when I was out there, I offered to make him… Continue reading
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February Tea Wrap Up
The Groundhog was right on his prediction when he said there would be six more weeks of winter. Pretty much everywhere in the United States there is snow, freezing rain, or just cold in general. I have been fortunate enough to live in a state that has managed to avoid most of the dreary, wintry… Continue reading
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Make Your Tea Taste Better
Are you dissatisfied with your cup of tea? The reason might be simple—you could be making common tea mistakes. Tea leaves expand during brewing, and steeping time matters more than many people realize. Take a look at these common missteps and see if any apply to you. 1. Using low-quality tea bags Many grocery store… Continue reading
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Brewing Tea Made Easy
Preparing the teapot is the first step How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea Tea is becoming an increasingly popular beverage, and many new tea drinkers are looking for simple, clear instructions on how to brew it properly. Whether you’re just starting out or have been enjoying tea for years, a few basic steps… Continue reading
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5 Conjurers’ Secrets So Tea Doesn’t Scare You!
So often I hear from people who say they’re intimidated by tea. They worry it’s too complicated, that it might turn bitter, or that it’s easy to oversteep or end up with no flavor at all. But don’t let tea scare you! It’s actually quite simple once you know a few key “conjurers’ secrets.” Conjurers’… Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Tea Steeping Instructions
Hundreds and maybe even thousands of articles are written on how to steep tea. Plus a ton of videos. Even so, new information always seems to pop up in discussions with tea-loving friends online. A recent incident prompted me to put down some thoughts on tea steeping instructions, and I hope you will excuse any… Continue reading
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How Lemon Came to Tea
Lemon and tea. They go together like, well, like birthday cake and mustard—at least in my opinion. For many people, however, lemon is an essential part of the tea-drinking experience. But how did this pairing come about? Finding a definitive answer isn’t easy, but a few historical connections offer some clues. One notable example comes… Continue reading
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