Tea – Oolong
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More “Cheesy” Tea Time Pairings, Part I
A little over a year ago I took a closer look at the issue of pairing tea and cheese. The topic was hot then and seems to be getting hotter every year. So, it’s time to take a look at more “cheesy” tea time pairings, for tea and cheese go together as naturally as cheese… Continue reading
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The Mystery of Milk Oolong
Milk oolong is a tea that has generated a loyal following, but also a lot of controversy and confusion. There are countless online discussions asking, “what is milk oolong?” and about as many conflicting answers. Even on this blog, writers have given several different explanations of milk oolong. Of course, it doesn’t help that the… Continue reading
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Review ― Formosa Oolong from The English Tea Store
Tea Name: Formosa Oolong Estate Tea Tea Type: Oolong from Taiwan The British found out centuries ago that tea drinking was essential and drinking good tea was even more essential. How do you have civilization without a good “cuppa”? You can certainly feel civilized after a cup of this tasty oolong. Oolongs are semi-oxidized, that… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Oolong Teas
More of that practical approach to reading tea leaves, as begun in my article Reading Tea Leaves — Green Teas. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. Oxidation levels can make quite a difference in… Continue reading
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Some New Zealand Grown Teas
The word “Zealong” is being bandied about in the tea world these days. Not many vendors are carrying it yet, but it is getting better known. This is a tea from New Zealand, a nation comprised of two large islands (and some smaller ones) located southeast of Australia between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman… Continue reading
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Review — Organic Assam TGFOP by The English Tea Store
Name: Organic Assam TGFOP Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black Tea Form: Loose leaf Review: While some organic teas are distinguished by being over-priced and of mediocre quality (yet easily marketed because they are labeled “organic”), The English Tea Store’s Organic Assam TFGOP is not one of them. In fact, it is to the English… Continue reading
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