Tea Enjoyment: A part of life
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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Delicious Tea and Food Combinations
Tea is the new wine! Pairing tea with various foods is similar to pairing with wine. Usually people serve white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat. There is a misguided perception that the color of the wine and food determine how the two are paired together. It is all about providing… Continue reading
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The Perfect Winter Tea
For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the heart of Winter is upon us. In the U.S., that can range from freezing cold with 12-inch snowfalls and high winds to desert highs in the 70s (the poor darlings have to wear sweaters!) and the vague threat that something moist will actually fall from the skies. Hee!… Continue reading
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Tea Time With Great Historical Figures II
Once upon a time I wrote an article in which I tried to determine how many people in the world drink tea on a given day. I arrived at the tentative conclusion that the number was just over two billion. But I’m no statistician so that’s a very tentative figure. It might be interesting to… Continue reading
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Variety Is the Tea Party of Life
People often say that variety is the spice of life. Tea lovers might argue that variety is something even better: the tea party of life. Never before have tea drinkers enjoyed access to such a remarkable range of styles, origins, processing methods, and flavor profiles. From classic breakfast teas and delicate white teas to handcrafted… Continue reading
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Kicking Tea Habits
Tea drinkers often fall into one of two categories: those with firm, established habits and those whose routines are more flexible. These habits might include drinking certain teas at specific times of day, using particular teaware, or following precise brewing techniques. I certainly have my own tea habits—but they’re far from fixed. They tend to… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Get Cozy with Tea
Tea is the essence of coziness. Cozy isn’t difficult. Tea isn’t difficult. Yet there are still those who could use a little guidance in bringing the two together. To that end, here are five simple ways to get cozy with tea. 1. The Right Tea Different teas create different sensations. Some are described as “buttery,”… Continue reading
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Tea in Strange Places – The Seychelles
I have to admit that I was only vaguely aware of the Seychelles until recently—mainly because of its reputation as a vacation destination. For those unfamiliar, the Seychelles is an island nation off the east coast of Africa made up of more than 100 islands. With its warm climate and stunning beaches, tourism is its… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re Going “Bananas” at Tea Time
The banana is every slapstick comic’s friend, a delight for chimpanzees, the foundation of a favorite summertime treat, and an ingredient in countless desserts—plus it’s packed with fiber and potassium. It’s also part of the phrase “going bananas,” which suggests a certain level of… enthusiasm. You may find yourself going bananas at tea time without… Continue reading
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Comfort Foods for Your Autumn Tea Party
A while back I wrote about comfort foods and pairing them with tea (see this guide to tea and comfort food pairings ). Some comfort foods are especially well suited to an autumn tea party—so let’s focus on those. Pumpkin Pie Top of the list—pumpkin pie! Whether you buy one, use a ready-made crust, or… Continue reading
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London Tea Spots: Drink, Shop & Do
“Café by day. Bar by night. Fun things to do.” This is how Drink, Shop & Do describes itself, and this London tea spot certainly delivers on variety. Alongside food and drinks, it hosts events ranging from dancing and poetry readings to arts and crafts activities and live DJ sessions. But on a recent visit,… Continue reading
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