Going For Gold!

With the Olympics going on at the moment, it’s been quite a ride so far for the delegates over at Rio de Janeiro. History was made not just by America’s own Michael Phelps but some nations alone such as Fiji, who won their very first medals. Whether you support Team USA, Team GB, or any …

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Great Tea Races of Yesteryear

As a non-smoker, I wouldn't walk a mile for a Camel, as the old ad slogan goes. But a cup of tea, that's another story entirely. If the prize were a pound of tea, I might even consider entering a race for it. Which is a not so graceful way of steering the discourse to …

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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in August

August is hot. ’Nuff said. There also seem to be no major holidays or special occasions during this month. But August is chock full of lesser known occasions that deserve a tip of the teacup in recognition. Here are ten of them to get you started. (Don’t forget, of course, the 2012 Olympics in London!) …

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Tea and the Olympics: An Introduction

In the run up to the London 2012 Summer Olympics, it seems that every publication out there—major international papers, tabloids, even women’s magazines—is running feature-length articles and full-page spreads on the upcoming events. Articles focus on everything from athletes’ fitness tips to London sightseeing and detailed analysis of the city’s transformation. In some cases, it …

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