Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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On the Connoisseurship of Tea
Is there such a thing as a tea connoisseur? Well, as they used to say on a popular TV show of yesteryear, “you bet your sweet bippy.” Of course, when the word “connoisseur” is bandied about, the first thing most of us probably think of is wine, followed by some of the other finer things… Continue reading
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My Favorite “Tea Shirt”
People ask me what the “A.C.” stands for in my author’s signature. Usually, I just give some sassy answer like “my first two names – duh!” But now I’ll tell you. It stands for “Anything Comfy”! I have comfy furnishings, comfy foods, comfy times with my hubby, and my favorite comfy “tea shirt.” Ah! Tea-dyed… Continue reading
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In the Leaves for May
Once again we pour the water of time into the kettle of knowledge and boil; carefully allow it to cool to the correct temperature for May 2011 before brewing the tea of truth. Earl Grey will be my spirit guide this month as we decipher what the leaves have to tell us. In the bottom… Continue reading
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What Do You Want from Tea?
Tea can soothe, calm, and bring a state of mind that would make someone on the Titanic as it sank regard the event as just a bad day at sea. Tea can invigorate, enliven, revitalize, stimulate, strengthen, and increase alertness. At least, these are some of the claims being made about this beverage that is… Continue reading
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20 Reasons to Drink Tea in May
May is chock full of all sorts of special occasions, holidays, and dates recognizing everything from teachers to moms to veterans. As a lover of tea, I have singled out 20 lesser-known dates and shown how you, too, can squeeze even more enjoyment out of every tea leaf by toasting these occasions. Nothing too serious… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Flexibility and Tea
Hubby and I drink tea every day, cupful after cupful — that’s a lot! It gives us a great deal of “kettle sitting” time wherein we ponder the mysteries of the universe, or more often just think about silly stuff. This time it was flexibility and tea. Seemed a natural. Flexibility is the ability to… Continue reading
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A Cheesy Tea Time
Something is cheesy at tea time. More and more, people are pairing cheeses with their teas for a truly harmonious taste experience. Time to join in the fun! Cheese and wine are a well-known combination. In some people’s minds, they are as natural together as apple pie and ice cream, hot dogs and baseball games,… Continue reading
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The Rise and Rise of Tea Houses
Tea has always had the element of the social about it. The Chinese tea ceremony originated around appreciating art and poetry in groups, the Japanese samurais adopted it and used it to come together and discuss tribal conflicts peacefully. All over the middle east tea is associated with hospitality and the welcoming of others in… Continue reading
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The Scent of Tea
There have been a myriad of tea-related beauty products over the centuries as people tried to find other ways besides drinking it to take advantage of its various health giving properties. If you search for tea and beauty, you will find a bewildering array of creams, shampoos, bath products and perfumes, predominantly centered around green… Continue reading
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