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  • Tea and the Cell Phone

    Someone talking loudly on a cell phone is an egregious behavior under any circumstances, but in a high class tearoom where everything is laid out with great attention to detail and to please the eye as well as the palate, such events are even more annoying. You, though, may not wish to be rude and… Continue reading

  • Summer BBQ Tea Recipes

    Summer time induces fond memories of picnics and BBQ’s with family and friends. Close your eyes and think of those days when everyone enjoyed the simplest things. Your one crazy aunt was making you giggle as your sister pulled your hair as your dad manned the BBQ while everyone talked of going swimming and getting tan or… Continue reading

  • “Twilight” Tea Time (Teas Good to Have after Sundown)

    You’ve heard of Afternoon Tea, High Tea, and other special tea times. How about a nice “Twilight Tea”? Not everything about twilight is appealing. While very popular with the younger crowd, the “Twilight Saga” is of no interest to me (yeah, showing my age here), but the “Twilight Zone” TV series is of interest to… Continue reading

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  • Tea and the Hiccups

    Tea is said to be a beverage rife with health benefits, but the other day it reversed that reputation and induced hiccups. That was a first. I usually get hiccups when gulping down carbonated beverages (which I don’t drink very often anymore). So, what gives? Time for a little detective work. Or I could just… Continue reading

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  • Tea in the Movies — “Séance on a Wet Afternoon”

    Confession time: I don’t always “watch” movies. Often, they are background while I write, which means I glance at them now and then but usually just listen peripherally while my mind is busy thinking of clever things to say about tea. The “background” movie I had on the other day was Séance on a Wet… Continue reading

  • “Afternoon Tea” vs. “High Tea” — Should We Preserve the Distinction?

    In a previous article, I looked at what “high tea” was back then and how the term is used now, which is pretty much as a synonym for “afternoon tea” (also called “low tea” by some). The question is whether to re-establish that distinction or not of high tea (also called “meat tea”) as dinner.… Continue reading

  • Tea While Playing “Mille Bornes”

    Tea is the perfect accompaniment for many pastimes. Uh, wait, I mean many pastimes are the perfect accompaniment for tea. You need something to do between sips other than say “Aaahhhhhh!!” The other night, hubby and I filled in those “sip gaps” with a game of “Mille Bornes.” Years ago (as in “during my childhood”… Continue reading

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  • 5 Teas to Get You Through August

    The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. They were originally named for when the dog star Sirius rose over the horizon about the same time as the sun did. Now, though, the dog days refer to the 40 or 50 days when temperatures are likely to be at their hottest. Never fear, though, you… Continue reading

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  • Why Soft Drinks Are NOT a Substitute for Tea

    When you’re out and about and feel the need for your fave tea but can’t get it, don’t fall into the trap of having a soft drink (soda, pop, coke, soda pop, fizzy drink, tonic, seltzer, mineral water, sparkling water, carbonated beverage, or whatever you call it). You will be tempted. After all, soft drinks… Continue reading

  • Tea in the Movies — “If Winter Comes”

    Another great tea moment popped up in a movie I was watching a little while ago. Maybe as I have evolved into a more involved tea drinker, I am just noticing these things more. Whatever the case, I sat up and took notice of the tea moment in “If Winter Comes.” This is another of… Continue reading

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