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Tea Review — The English Tea Store’s Tarajulie Estate
I haven’t made a thorough study of the matter, but I’d venture to say that if you’re looking for information on the gardens that produce your Indian single-estate tea, you’re likely to come up dry in many cases. Take Tarajulie Estate, for instance, which produces the fine Assam tea that’s the subject of this review.… Continue reading
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The British Tea Tradition Is Changing
A symbol of tea drinking world-wide is changing its ways. Yes, the British are changing their approach to drinking tea and some long-standing traditions as well. Let’s start with some tea brands that are varying their product line to accommodate changing trends and tastes in tea, especially in the UK. One such brand is PG… Continue reading
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Tea — Stimulant or Relaxant?
Is tea calming or stimulating? Is Tea Calming or Stimulating? Understanding Tea’s Dual Effect by Thomas Kasper Editor’s note: Thomas Kasper is a tea writer based in Thailand. Originally from Germany, he studies tea culture and contributes his expertise in multiple languages. One of the long-standing questions in tea culture is surprisingly simple: Is tea… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Kitchen Layers
In our house, and probably in yours, tea is prepared almost always in the kitchen. So, naturally, as I awaited those bubbles to form and the tea kettle to put forth its shrill whistle, my surroundings led my brain down a merry path and ended up with the idea that kitchens have layers. Not quite… Continue reading
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Might as Well Face It, You’re Addicted to Tea
Are you addicted to tea? Oh, phooey. I have to admit that I find it a bit tiresome the way people toss around the word “addiction” so casually these days, often in situations where it simply doesn’t fit. Yeah, you might like chocolate or baseball or anime a whole lot, but it’s highly unlikely that… Continue reading
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Tea and the Four Times of Patience
There is an old saying that “patience is a virtue,” and many wise tea enthusiasts claim that tea teaches patience. Well, I must be neither virtuous nor a good pupil, because when my cup is empty, I want it refilled now! I’m not alone in this impatience. Many tea drinkers reach for electric kettles to… Continue reading
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5 Tips for Being Strategic with Your Tea Tin Sizes
Tea storage is an important consideration for any tea drinker. Keeping your tea out of the destructive clutches of light, air, moisture, and extreme temperatures as much as possible is the key to keeping it fresh. While there is a myriad of ways to store your tea, the most common option is the tea tin.… Continue reading
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Tea and a Good Read — “A Dream of Daring” by Gen LaGreca
Hubby baked up a batch of Sticky Fingers apricot scones, piled some on a plate, and passed them to me. I steeped a pot of strong dark Assam and poured a cuppa, keeping the pot nearby for a refill. Ah, all set, time to dive in to the latest masterpiece from indie author Gen LaGreca:… Continue reading
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How Much Tea Do You Like in Your Tea?
Until recently, it never occurred to me to use anything other than the “standard” amount of tea when brewing a cup. But of course, there’s nothing stopping you from adjusting that amount to suit your taste. As I recall reading some time ago, a common guideline is about 2.25 grams of tea per six ounces… Continue reading
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5 Teas to Get You Through March
As Bill Lengeman said recently in an article on this blog, hang in there, Spring is coming, and the first day of March very often brings such thoughts to everyone’s hearts and minds. Well, tea got you through January with all its bumps and rattles of getting the new year into gear, and then through… Continue reading
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