Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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Oolong Orange Blossom Tea and “The Secrets of Jin-Shei”
Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea that is only partly fermented, giving it an in-between character that lacks the bitterness and body of black tea, yet is richer and rounder than a conventional green. English Tea Store’s Oolong Orange Blossom Estate Tea is a particularly satisfying rendition of this Far East treat, with the gentle… Continue reading
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An Invitation to Tea
Another novelty is the tea-party, an extraordinary meal in that, being offered to persons that have already dined well, it supposes neither appetite nor thirst, and has no object but distraction, no basis but delicate enjoyment. – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin What a simple pleasure to find an invitation to tea tucked in amongst the usual assortment… Continue reading
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“Leaf Peeping” Tea Party
The world keeps spinning and for many of us the seasons keep changing, making for great tea party times. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the chemistry of the flora around us, especially trees, is cycling back to that autumn procedure of beginning to shut down and prep for winter dormancy. In other… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — The Trick-or-Treaters
Store shelves are burgeoning with enough candy to keep an army of trick-or-treaters well-sated until next Spring. Even so, I’ve decided to take a different approach this year. The key item in this plan, and its inspiration, is a handy product called T-sacs! Tearooms across the country and indeed around the world use T-sacs to… Continue reading
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Tea Traditions — Europe
Generally speaking, we tea lovers in the U.S. have Europeans to thank. Specifically, the Dutch. Holland was thriving, with great artists like Rembrandt, a rich culture and traditions, and strong ties to areas of the world such as the Far East that supplied much sought after goods like tea. That tea was the catalyst for… Continue reading
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Why Tea II?
What’s your hot beverage of choice? Well, that probably depends. In most cases it’s likely to be an accident of birth, for lack of a better term. If you live in the United States odds are good that you’re going to be a coffee drinker. If you hail from the United Kingdom and assorted and… Continue reading
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Why Tea?
Why do you drink tea? Hmmm…made you think, didn’t I? There are any number of reasons why someone might drink tea. Some of us may have only one reason and others perhaps a combination of several but they will generally tend to fall into certain broad categories. Let’s take a look. Because It’s There In… Continue reading
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Chanakara Dragonfruit Tea and “Alpha-Oops, H is for Halloween”
I have been a long-time fan of October, with its unassuming takeover of the season. It breathes in clammy summer air, and breathes out dulcet, cooling sighs of relief for heat-wearied brows. It transforms a soothing cup of hot tea into a spa experience. And, just before it relinquishes the stage for November’s dramatic entrance,… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — The Scrabble Game
A pot of hot tea, some treats so yummy, a loving hubby, and tea time with me! That means it’s time to break out the Scrabble® game. If you’ve ever played Scrabble, you know that part of your strategy is using words that are not well known or not all at known to your opponent.… Continue reading
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Ginger Tea and “Shades of Milk and Honey”
English Tea Store brand Ginger Tea is a classic tea with a twist. The high-quality black tea leaves brew into a rich, golden liquid just right for polite tea society, yet the mild ginger brings a hint of glamor and heat to the overall sipping experience. It’s similar to what you’ll find in reading Mary… Continue reading
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