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Tea Growers in the U.S. Get a League of Their Own
On June 8th of this year at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, an historic meeting took place: the founding meeting of The United States League of Tea Growers (USLTG). Yes, folks, now U.S. tea growers have a league of their own (just like those women baseball players in that movie —… Continue reading
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Tea Caddy Spoons Demystified
I’ve been writing about tea for almost eight years now and until recently I hadn’t heard of a certain little gizmo known as a caddy spoon. Or maybe I just forgot. But I don’t think so. In any event, it’s probably no surprise that this should be the case. I’m just making a semi-educated guess… Continue reading
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Another 4th of July Tea Time!
Stars and stripes and tea — oh my! Tis the season for red, white, and blue, and so it’s also time for these colors to prevail during your tea time to celebrate the 4th of July. From dishes to foods to linens and beyond. Lots and lots of ideas abound on how to decorate, so… Continue reading
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Are Americans Abandoning Coffee for Tea?
If you’re a coffee drinker, don’t take this the wrong way, but I’d rather lick a sidewalk than drink a cup of coffee. I’ll probably always be a devout worshipper at the altar of tea. But even so, I can’t help but be a bit skeptical about the notion that seems to be cropping up… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through July
It’s officially Summer and — Yikes! — it’s hot hot hot! Of course, many of you are going for that iced tea to keep cool, especially with your Fourth of July cookouts, but some of us diehards stick with hot tea. Either way you work it, there are some great options to keep your inner… Continue reading
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“Is the Tea World Getting Silly?”
The other day someone asked me, “Is the tea world getting silly?” And I replied, “Gee, I sure hope so.” As a tea blogger whose tea review site is hosted by a talking teapot, I can also say I have contributed my share of silliness to the world of tea. But the roll call of… Continue reading
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The Pros and Cons of Sun Tea
It’s kind of sunny here in my part of southern Arizona right now, so much so that grown men are weeping and the trees are bursting into flames. Perhaps I’m exaggerating just a bit, but what better time to revisit the topic of sun tea, something that was touched on several years ago, in these… Continue reading
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The Logic and Nonsense of Tea Infusion Period Instructions
“Put 1 teaspoon of tea in a suitable vessel, pour over boiling water, and steep for about 3 minutes.” We’ve all seen instructions like these—brief, vague, and printed on nearly every package of tea. For many tea drinkers, these instructions provide reassurance—a sense that simply following them will guarantee a good cup. But for those… Continue reading
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Acquiring an Ear for That Tea Kettle Whistle
A while back, I mentioned that I found the sound of a tea kettle whistle rather annoying. Many of you disagreed, pointing out how useful it is for letting you know when the water is ready. Well… I must admit, I’ve come around—at least somewhat. To my surprise, despite my sensitivity to sharp or intrusive… Continue reading
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Tea vs. Coffee in India
Statistically speaking, if you drink tea, there’s a good chance it was grown in either China or India. Between the two countries, they account for a substantial portion of global tea production. This may explain why the rise of coffee consumption in both countries is often framed as a kind of rivalry between tea and… Continue reading
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