Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Judging by Appearance
These days the politically correct thing to do is to avoid judging things and people by their appearance. But in tea, judging by appearance can be a very good thing. This thought comes to mind as once again I set the kettle on to boil. A time when the old brain starts cranking. Once upon… Continue reading
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Pumpkins at Tea Time
Autumn is here and a popular crop this time of year is the humble yet tasty and versatile pumpkin, so it seems quite appropriate to include pumpkins at tea time! There are lots of options and exploring them all can keep you pleasantly busy for awhile. There are several kinds of pumpkins, from smaller ones… Continue reading
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Interrupting Tea Time Is Undignified
Anyone with any sense or sensibility (that reference was for my fellow Jane Austen fans) will know better than to interrupt tea time. As the British say, “It just isn’t done.” I’ve talked about tea time manners before, things like pinky-pointing or overly loud slurping (done for its own sake, not so you get the… Continue reading
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Drinking Tea in Strange Places
What’s the strangest place you’ve ever drunk a cup of tea? Well, no matter how strange it might be it probably doesn’t compare to drinking it in a wind tunnel. Which is what British adventurer and TV personality attempted to do in 2011 to further the noble cause of helping Typhoo Tea sell more of… Continue reading
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5 Top Rules of Tea Tasting
Tea tastings are all the rage at tea shops and tea rooms. You’ve booked your space and paid out the fee, so you want to get the most out of your tea tasting experience. The rules are simple yet amazingly overlooked by some to the chagrin of their fellow attendees. For your sake and for… Continue reading
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Fall Is in the Air at Tea Time!
Fall is in the air, and tea time shows it. From the choice of teas served to the flavors of the foods with a harvest theme, tea time is a great way to celebrate the change of seasons. Fall Tea Time Teas While warmer temps lead people to lighter flavored teas, as the weather cools… Continue reading
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Preparing Your Palate for Lighter Tasting Teas
Preparation is often a good thing and just as often a necessity. That also goes for preparing your palate for lighter tasting teas — especially true for those used to black tea, finding lighter tasting teas unpalatable and tasteless. It’s all in your head. You can change this, though. I’ve talked about expectations before, where… Continue reading
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How to Experience the Adventure of Being a Tea Writer
Like to write? Love tea? Then, becoming a tea writer seems like a natural combination of those two interests. The adventure may not always go smoothly, but being a tea writer is its own reward! About Writing and Tea We are not all tea experts, nor even acquainted with tea beyond the basics of steeping… Continue reading
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Removing Unwanted Tea Stains
Every so often someone asks me how to remove tea stains. I guess they figure if I know how to create tea stains (via tea-dyeing fabrics) then I must know how to get the stains out. Well, some I do and some I don’t. So I did a little research into it, and discovered that… Continue reading
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6 Reasons Your Tea Tastes Different from the Vendor’s Description
Ever buy a tea based on the description on the vendor’s site only to have the flavor come out very different (and not in a good way) when you steeped it at home? Me, too. Same goes for tea review sites. There are about five main reasons I can think of that could account for… Continue reading
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