The other day hubby and I shared an FBI tea moment. No, we hadn’t posted something threatening on Twitter or bought a boatload of sinus medication to cook up in the lab in our basement (very tricky since we don’t have a basement). We also hadn’t kidnapped anyone (that guy stayed on his own accord …
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Changing the Perception of Tea Drinking
While folks like me are busy writing about how tea is a great cuppa instead of the usual coffee that so many folks turn to here in the U.S., a certain company that sells lots of coffee drinks here is trying to change the mindset of the tea drinking public in China. The key to …
Tea Moments — A Too Quiet House
Time out for a tea moment to contemplate the mysteries of life. In this case, it’s the too quiet house. Houses know quiet and noise. They can be filled with either and both, with one room being the hub of human activity (music playing, TVs blaring, children laughing and shouting, etc.) and another being a …
Tea Moments — Iced Tea and the Bug Zapper
Warm, muggy Summer nights and a tall glass of chilled (iced) tea enjoyed on the front porch or the deck/patio out back make for some interesting tea moments. The reason: bugs. Now, I’m not one of these people that sees a bug, alive or dead, and goes “Eewwww!” in total disgust and revulsion. That’s mainly …
Tea Moment — Bird Bath Brouhaha
Tea and bird watching are natural go-togethers. Some birds stay here year round, so the fun never ends. However, now that Spring is here, the “deserters” (who traveled southward when the weather turned cold) have returned and made our backyard quite a lively sight, birdwise. First, a tea moment treat. One of my favorites is …
Tea Moments — Candles Setting the Mood
The Winter holidays are behind us, but candles still set a great teatime mood. Of course, they come in handy when a Winter storm causes a power outage. But I digress. Tea is one of those beverages with extraordinary versatility. It can be pretty straightforward, something to wet your whistle and either warm or cool …