Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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Breaking Tea Habits
Just as in other areas of life, we develop habits in our tea drinking. Perhaps there is a certain type of tea you drink in the morning and a different one that is only for afternoon. Perhaps you use a certain mug every morning, or have a tea-making ritual that you follow like clockwork. Perhaps… Continue reading
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The Tea Princess and the Bad Hair Day
Okay, all you Tea Princesses out there, fess up, you’ve had a bad hair day or two. However, the saying goes that no matter what goes wrong in your day, tea will make it all better. It calms, soothes, and invigorates. So, it’s no surprise that tea helps even bad hair days go better. At… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Mowed Lawns
Time to steep up another pot of tea, something with a rich taste that will go with a nice slice of cheesecake or maybe some peach cobbler. As always, the first step is to fill the kettle with fresh, clean water and set it on the stove to heat to a boil. Also as always,… Continue reading
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Tasting Tea with an Electronic Tongue
I used to read a lot of science fiction but, of all of the fantastic forward-looking gadgets that were predicted in the pages of those books and stories, I’m pretty sure that the electronic tongue was not among them. Which just goes to show that truth is apparently sometimes stranger than science fiction. An electronic… Continue reading
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Changing the Perception of Tea Drinking
While folks like me are busy writing about how tea is a great cuppa instead of the usual coffee that so many folks turn to here in the U.S., a certain company that sells lots of coffee drinks here is trying to change the mindset of the tea drinking public in China. The key to… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Thought Chain Reaction
Tea Kettle Philosophy involves a lot of thinking. Thinking of one thing leads to another. Filling a tea kettle with water leads to the thought of that tasty tea and its long history. The tea can lead to thoughts of chocolate cake and sitting with friends sipping and talking of such matters of high import… Continue reading
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Tea and the Olympics: Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony for the Olympics last Sunday (August 12th) celebrated the athletes’ achievements as well as signalling the end of London’s stint as the host city. As with the opening ceremony, the event was designed to showcase the culture of the host country, and, if you are anything like me, you will have settled down… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Starts and Stops
Once again the philosopher in me has emerged as I wait for the water in that kettle to reach a full boil. The teapot is prepped and waiting. The scones are rising in the oven. And the jam and clotted cream await. It all brings to mind the concept of starts and stops. Starts and… Continue reading
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Going Offbeat with Your Tea Time Fashion
You can go offbeat with your tea time fashion. Just think outside the ordinary. Don’t reach for the standard attire, and try out something else instead. Do you avoid tea time because you think you need to dress up in frills and lace and suits and neckties? (I’m trying to cover both genders here.) Afternoon… Continue reading
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The State of English Tea
Nobody knows anything. Screenwriter William Goldman probably wasn’t the first person to use that phrase but when he applied it to the movie business, it caught on and has become something of a pop culture catchphrase. One that could apply to the state of tea drinking in the UK, now that you mention it. If… Continue reading
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