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Recent and Upcoming Tea Books 7
How should one conduct oneself at a tea party? Well, if you’re going to learn how I guess the key is to start young. Which is where a book like Tea Party Rules, by Ame Dyckman, might come in handy. It’s geared at tea partiers aged 3-5 and is described as a “laugh-out-loud funny look… Continue reading
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“Twilight” Tea Time (Teas Good to Have after Sundown)
You’ve heard of Afternoon Tea, High Tea, and other special tea times. How about a nice “Twilight Tea”? Not everything about twilight is appealing. While very popular with the younger crowd, the “Twilight Saga” is of no interest to me (yeah, showing my age here), but the “Twilight Zone” TV series is of interest to… Continue reading
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The Tea Trade, Circa 1834 – The Book
By the time 1834 rolled around the British had been drinking tea for a couple centuries and tea had gone from being a precious commodity that was only available to those with deep pockets to something resembling the national icon that’s so beloved to this day. The British were just beginning to explore the notion… Continue reading
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Tea and the Hiccups
Tea is said to be a beverage rife with health benefits, but the other day it reversed that reputation and induced hiccups. That was a first. I usually get hiccups when gulping down carbonated beverages (which I don’t drink very often anymore). So, what gives? Time for a little detective work. Or I could just… Continue reading
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Exploring Devonshire Tea
Featured in a recent article of mine as one of the teas that I would like to explore more, Devonshire Tea is a black tea that I decided to get to know a little better this month. A blend of different black teas (rather than a pure black tea) this blend uses teas grown in… Continue reading
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Tea in the Movies — “Séance on a Wet Afternoon”
Confession time: I don’t always “watch” movies. Often, they are background while I write, which means I glance at them now and then but usually just listen peripherally while my mind is busy thinking of clever things to say about tea. The “background” movie I had on the other day was Séance on a Wet… Continue reading
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Boseong – Korea’s Green Tea Central
In the years I’ve spent drinking and writing about tea, I have yet to sample Korean tea—a notable omission that I hope to remedy one day. South Korea may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about tea production, and its consumption levels are relatively modest compared to other nations. However,… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Assamica Teas
We often think of Camellia sinensis var. assamica as tea grown in Assam, India. However, this varietal is cultivated in many other regions—and its flavor can vary significantly depending on where it is grown. The assamica varietal is cultivated in the following locations (among others): Assam (India) — the original home of assamica teas Sri… Continue reading
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Offbeat Tea & Tea Treats
I’m still not sure what to make of the name “Teagurt.” Whether it’s clever or questionable is up for debate. What is clear is that the product itself is unusual. This CNN feature on unusual Japanese snack foods describes Teagurt as an iced tea flavored with peach yogurt, although the writer suggested that the tea… Continue reading
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