How to Relish the Last Hurrahs of Summer with Tea

Some parts of the U.S. have seen snow. And unseasonably cold temperatures. (There was also an early snowfall in northern India around the beginning of September.) And too much rain. And flooding. With such events going on, some of us are prompted to relish the last hurrahs of Summer with some suitable tea moments. I’m …

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“Tea, Please…and Hold the Ice!”

Iced tea weather is upon us, but for some folks that ice poses a problem: dilution. As ice cubes melt in your glass on a hot day they can water down your tea, weakening it to the point where it’s barely more than water. That can cause many tea drinkers to say “Tea, please…and hold …

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4th of July Fireworks at Tea Time!

The 4th of July is a celebration of Independence, with fireworks and weiner roasts and marshmallows and chocolate bars melted into s’mores. Don’t forget the parades and concerts. But the best (okay, so I’m a little prejudiced here) is a 4th of July tea time while enjoying it all. I start with the teapots – …

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Enjoying a Winter Tea in Summer

There are teas that are perfect for Winter and teas that are perfect for Summer. And never the twain shall meet. Oh, yeah? Daring to be different has always been one of my hallmarks. Those who know me well can attest to this. When others zigged, I zagged. When others cheered, I booed. When others …

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