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Tea and Scents-ability
The enjoyment of tea encourages us to engage all of our senses. Look at the shape and colour of the dry leaves, watch them unfurl and swirl in the hot water. Feel the cool smoothness of gyokuro leaves or the nubbly texture of a Buddha’s hand oolong leaf. Listen to the water boiling in the… Continue reading
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Tea Tin Parade
That “Pioneer Spirit” is alive and well in me, the part that just can’t bear to let go of something with a smidgen of potential to be used in one way or another. This is especially true of empty tea tins. Tea was originally shipped from The East to Europe in metal-lined wooden chests, fine… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Godiva Roche Rooibos
Name: Godiva Roche Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal Tisane, Rooibos Form: Loose leaf Review: Looking for a chocolate rooibos? Godiva Roche Rooibos is a good one. Made from rooibos, cacao beans and peels, vanilla and what appears to be a handful of calandula petals, this is certainly a rich treat for chocolate fans.… Continue reading
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Roundtable Topic: Sweeteners and Tea
This is the first of what may be a series of “roundtable topics.” Several writers who contribute to this blog will be weighing in on various topics related to tea. We encourage you to join in with your comments. Originally, we were all going to discuss which sweeteners worked best in a particular tea. There… Continue reading
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“T” Is Not Just a Letter of the Alphabet
A, B, C, D… the alphabet is great for tea! And the best letter is “T” for without it, how could we have tea? (Yes, I know, we also need an “E” and an “A” — bear with me here!) There are lots of words for this beverage steeped from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis:… Continue reading
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Green Tea Is Good News for Fat Mice
There’s no arguing about the fact that weight loss is a subject that attracts hordes of hucksters making a variety of extravagant claims. In many cases they are profiting quite nicely from it, which is probably why it continues. Unfortunately, tea is not immune to this sort of thing. If you have any doubts, trying… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Pumpkin Spice Black Tea
Name: Pumpkin Spice Black Tea Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: It’s that time of year again: Coffee houses and ice cream retailers are trotting out calorie laden “pumpkin spice” lattes, milkshakes and ice creams, and who can blame them? The flavor of pumpkin meshed with allspice, cinnamon and other… Continue reading
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British Candies Are Perfect for Halloween
Halloween time is upon us once more. Time to line up treats for the kiddies. Some of the best options are those wonderful British candies. Stock up now before that doorbell starts ringing. Let’s set the scene: The kids have donned their costumes. They are laughing and chattering excitedly while going from door to door.… Continue reading
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Keeping a Tea Log
Keeping a tea log helps you remember your best cups Why Every Tea Lover Should Keep a Tea Log So, you’re well on your way to becoming a true tea enthusiast. You’ve tried different teas, experimented with brewing, and discovered flavors you love. But then it happens: What was that amazing tea you had the… Continue reading
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Refuting Tea Misinformation, Politely
Shocking tea misinformation—what should you do? Tea Myths and Misinformation: How to Correct Them Politely Tea lovers know the feeling. You’re in a conversation—or scrolling online—and suddenly you come across a piece of tea misinformation. Maybe it’s harmless, maybe it’s widespread, but either way it makes you pause. Do you speak up… or let it… Continue reading
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