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Some History of Tea in Taiwan
Several major tea-producing regions have changed names since tea became a global industry. One of the most well-known examples is Sri Lanka, formerly called Ceylon—a name that still lives on in Ceylon tea varieties grown in Sri Lanka. Another example is Taiwan. Once known as Formosa, the island lies just off the southeastern coast of… Continue reading
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Stopping for Tea in the Netherlands – Part 2
After stopping at a lovely chocolaterie and tearoom in Part 1 of this tea travel series in the Netherlands, I wasn’t sure what the next chapter of our Dutch tea adventure would bring. As it turned out, the very next day led us to another unexpected find—and this time, it served loose leaf tea. Rejoice!… Continue reading
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Mocha Peanut Butter Brownies and Formosa Oolong Tea
Time for another recipe (the 7th in a baker’s dozen). This is another that goes great with tea. Be adventurous and give her recipe a try with a pot of the tea named and assess the pairing for yourself. The recipe: Mocha Peanut Butter Brownies No picture available — yikes! So, here are the Double-Duty… Continue reading
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Tea Review: English Tea Store’s Formosa Oolong
I usually prefer to start my day with an oolong tea. Yes, I know that lots of tea drinkers need the “kick” of a strong black tea in the morning. But I like to ease into the day with a gentler cup. Generally my tastes run to the lighter end of the oolong spectrum, to… Continue reading
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Review ― Formosa Oolong from The English Tea Store
Tea Name: Formosa Oolong Estate Tea Tea Type: Oolong from Taiwan The British found out centuries ago that tea drinking was essential and drinking good tea was even more essential. How do you have civilization without a good “cuppa”? You can certainly feel civilized after a cup of this tasty oolong. Oolongs are semi-oxidized, that… Continue reading
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