Tea Enjoyment
Moments, stories, traditions, books to read with tea, etc., showing how tea is part of life.
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Lady Londonderry Tea & “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
There is, perhaps, nothing so impractical a food as gummy bears. A food that exists for the sheer pleasure of the mouth; for the taste, the texture, and the experience of the moment. The intrinsic value of gummy bears is exactly what they are created for, and that which makes them just a little bit… Continue reading
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British and American Tea Habits
Most of us know that tea-drinking, for us Americans, began somewhere in England. We know our history well enough to know that our founding fathers and their compatriots even threw their beloved tea leaves in the Boston Harbor in protest of the taxation that King George put on it. But how do tea-drinking habits differ… Continue reading
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How Do I Love Tea? Let Me Count the Ways…..
The love affair that many people have with drinking tea is one that has grown slowly over time. What starts off as a casual acquaintance blossoms into an amorous fascination. There have been many lists created with reasons as to why you ought to drink more tea, but love has so little to do with… Continue reading
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Kids and Tea
If you’re a parent and a tea-drinker, no doubt you’ve had your children ask for sips of tea and denied them. While most of us don’t know the half-life of caffeine (the time it takes for the body to rid itself of half of the caffeine consumed) is 4.9 hours, we do know what happens… Continue reading
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Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough — Drinking Tea in Excess
If you’ve ever wondered how much tea is too much tea, you’re not alone. A quick online search turns up an endless amount of message boards and articles discussing the topic. Many people feel that such talk is pure poppycock. “The only danger that comes with drinking too much tea,” they say, “is that of… Continue reading
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Bringing Out the Tea Poet in You
By A.C. Cargill Here’s a way to enhance your enjoyment of tea: write a poem or two about it. My exploration into the online community of tea lovers, sellers, drinkers, aficionados, experts, gurus, etc., has been a real eye-opener. Not only are there lots of us, but there are many so devoted to tea that… Continue reading
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Tea in Literature — “Death at La Fenice”
By A.C. Cargill Tea and a good book — what could be better? How about tea and a good murder mystery? Certainly. Even better when tea plays a part in one of the key scenes in the book. Imagine reading about people enjoying a good “cuppa” while you’re enjoying a good “cuppa” — sort of… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — The Christmas Tree
By A.C. Cargill Once the tree is decorated, it’s time for tea! After untangling 20 miles of tree lights (ok, it’s only seems like 20 miles), deciding between the red sparkly garland and the gold sparkly garland, searching everywhere for the tree ornament hooks, and selecting which of the endless array of ornaments to use… Continue reading
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Maple Tea & Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
The English Tea Store brand of maple-flavored black tea may not quite be what you expect to taste upon trying it. The scent of maple wafts from the tin, promising a candy sweetness. As it brews, it releases even more aroma, watering the mouth in anticipation. With a little sweetener and a dash of cream,… Continue reading
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