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5 Conjurers’ Secrets So Tea Doesn’t Scare You!
So often I hear from people who say they’re intimidated by tea. They worry it’s too complicated, that it might turn bitter, or that it’s easy to oversteep or end up with no flavor at all. But don’t let tea scare you! It’s actually quite simple once you know a few key “conjurers’ secrets.” Conjurers’… Continue reading
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Some History of Tea in Taiwan
There are a few significant tea producing countries or regions that have changed their name since tea began to be a significant industry there. Probably the most notable example is Sri Lanka. It used to be known as Ceylon, and to this day the tea produced there is known by the same name. And then… Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on Tea Steeping Instructions
Hundreds and maybe even thousands of articles are written on how to steep tea. Plus a ton of videos. Even so, new information always seems to pop up in discussions with tea-loving friends online. A recent incident prompted me to put down some thoughts on tea steeping instructions, and I hope you will excuse any… Continue reading
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How to Build Your Own Teamaker
Teamakers are becoming rather common these days, and there are some models that are quite elaborate, automating nearly every step of the teamaking process and then taking the dog for a walk when they’re finished. I’ve used a number of these gizmos over the years, and they’re quite fine, but I always seem to find… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Get Cozy with Tea
Tea is the essence of coziness. Cozy isn’t difficult. Tea isn’t difficult. But there are still folks who need some assistance in achieving the state of existence where both are appropriately combined. To that end, I present you with five ways to get cozy with tea. 1 The Right Tea Believe it or not, different… Continue reading
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“A Cup of Tea” – The Book (1884)
If you’re looking for old books about tea there are plenty of them just a click away, thanks to the ongoing efforts to digitize what seems like every piece of printed material ever published. I’ve written about many of these over the years and keep waiting for the supply to run dry, but it hasn’t yet.… Continue reading
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The Teapot Tree…Real or…?
Is the teapot tree real? Or is it a myth, a legend, a figment of some moonshiner’s imagination? Time to go on the hunt and find out. Years ago the most beautiful and youthful Elizabeth Taylor starred opposite the very youthful Montgomery Clift in a movie called Raintree County. It’s a Civil War era romance/tragedy,… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Lemon Raspberry Tart
This sweet tangy treat will look like you paid a pretty penny, instead it was thrown together in not time at all. There is a special ingredient in this called Manuka honey. This honey is harvested from the bees that feast on the tea tree plant. With a spot of tea as well making it… Continue reading
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3 Tips for Blending Your Own Teas (and a recipe or two)
You see tea blends all over the place (for purposes of this article, I will include those “blends” that include non-tea substances). There are ones with marigold petals and ones with peppermint. There are some with dried pieces of apples and berries. Some have spices added such as cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom. There are… Continue reading
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Tea in Strange Places – The Seychelles
I have to admit that I was only vaguely aware of the Seychelles until recently—mainly because of its reputation as a vacation destination. For those unfamiliar, the Seychelles is an island nation off the east coast of Africa made up of more than 100 islands. With its warm climate and stunning beaches, tourism is its… Continue reading
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