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Crowdfunding Tea
Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with crowdfunding, a word that’s new enough that it doesn’t appear in my spellchecker. It’s a concept that’s become popular in recent years and tea companies have certainly embraced it, so here’s the Reader’s Digest version. Though not a completely new concept, it’s one that was arguably “kickstarted” four years ago when… Continue reading
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History of Advent Calendars
Countdowns are a part of life, from counting down from birth to that first birthday, counting down the days until Spring Break in school, to countdowns on the launch pad for that lift off into space. And advent calendars are a fun way to count down to Christmas. They’ve become quite a tradition, in fact!… Continue reading
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Tea Across America
When it comes to growing tea, the United States is often overshadowed by the world’s major producers. That’s not surprising—countries like China, India, and several regions in Africa dominate global tea production, while other nations contribute smaller but still notable quantities. That said, tea has been grown in the United States for centuries, even if… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — The Long Flight
This tea kettle philosopher is about to share a little secret for surviving those long-distance flights—especially when you’re traveling to spread some holiday cheer. Being a devoted tea kettle user, I often have about 20 minutes of quiet time while the water heats—more than enough time to ponder such important matters! The holiday season often… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Jam Thumbprint Cookies
’Tis the season for cookies of all kinds. Big ones, little ones, colorful ones, and Christmas shaped ones, MmMm Good! In this recipe you will not only get to make wonderful cookies sure to delight all you choose to share them with, but you will also make a tea jelly sure to be used all… Continue reading
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3 Holiday Cakes That Would Be Great Under the Christmas Tree
Those 3 wise men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and gold. All great gifts, but it’s that time of year when those of us who love to bake get going in overdrive and when those of us who love to eat what they bake begin rejoicing. And drooling. And eating. So gifts of cake sound… Continue reading
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On the Science of the Tea Kettle Whistle
A tea kettle whistle is usually seen as nothing more than a simple alert that your water is boiling and your tea is almost ready. In most cases, that’s exactly what it is. But as it turns out, even this everyday kitchen feature has attracted scientific curiosity. If you never considered the mechanism behind a… Continue reading
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Teapot Styles — Miniature Sets
Some of the most attractive and appealing teapot styles are those made for “little hands” and that are part of miniature sets for your little one’s tea party enjoyment. The variety of such sets is astounding and can range from quite dainty to rather robust. The beauty of such an array of choices is, of… Continue reading
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Red & Green Teas for the Holidays
Did you ever wonder how it came to pass that red and green are the dominant colors of Christmas? I never thought about it until I started writing this article but here’s what seems a well-researched and sensible explanation for how it came to be. There’s really no reason I can think of to color-coordinate… Continue reading
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5 Reasons You Should Clean Your Tea Cup or Mug Between Uses
There are those among us who are … uh … well … less than fastidious about keeping their teacup or mug clean between uses. Let’s face it — we have busy lives and sometimes we are in situations where such cleaning is not very practical. Hubby used to work in a small office (four people)… Continue reading
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