Nothing seems to drum up headlines like ridiculously expensive tea. Okay, there are plenty of other things that drum up headlines, like problems in the Middle East and celebrities behaving badly. But pricey tea is still good for a headline or two. Like one from a British newspaper not so long ago. And I quote: …
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What You Need to Know About Expensive Tea
Fabulously expensive stuff, whether it be tea, shoes, cars, or jeweled doggy dishes, makes for good press and you can curse or envy (or both, if you'd like) the people who can afford such items, depending on your inclination. The topic came to mind recently when I found an article that claimed to list the …
A Mild Rant About $1 Million Dollar Tea
I can't recall who introduced me to the idea that there are people who allegedly have "more money than sense." But it was a phrase that came to mind, some months back, when I wrote an article that examined (and questioned) the notion of paying $1,000 for a cup of tea. I should note that …
$130 Tea Deconstructed
Stop the presses! The word seems to have gotten out not so long ago that a certain well-known French tea retailer was opening a store in New York City and was said to be selling tea for $130 a bag (as one newspaper put it). Gasp! This tidbit made its way to various media outlets, …
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