A Beginner’s Guide to Cream Tea

I've been writing about tea for a while now, and I've learned quite a few things during that time. But there are probably as many - or more - things I still don't know. Like, for example, what is cream tea? Until I decided to write this article, I'd always assumed it was tea with …

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Tea Vacation with Agatha Christie

Lately I have been armchair-traveling around the world, planning tea vacations. Tea vacations? you say. The fact surprised me, too, but given second thought it is a perfect idea—a vacation for people who love to travel and love to drink tea. At the moment, I prefer the comfort of my armchair, tea in hand, and …

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Devine Devonshire Tea

Did you know that they grow tea in Devon County in Britain? No, not really. But there is a tea company there that bags and sells a tea which is just starting to make a splash (pun intended) here in the U.S. If you’re a Twitterhead like me, you already know that. You also know …

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Review — Organic Earl Grey Cream from The English Tea Store

Name: Organic Earl Grey Cream Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Earl Grey lovers who are looking for something a little different should appreciate this tea. An organic black tea, lightly scented with bergamot, and then flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh cream, Organic Earl Grey Cream is a …

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