tea terminology
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Class Is In Session: Tea Terminology
Whether you are new to the tea scene or a veteran of tea, it’s important to learn your tea jargon. I am sure many of you have read the description of a tea and often wondered what a flush or a tisane was. Today we finally explore the meaning of some of these terms. Learn… Continue reading
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Is It Time for a Tea Term Revolution?
A recent online search while researching another topic on this blog brought up results that have me calling for a tea terminology revolution. For those who prefer something calming before the critique begins, here’s a lovely image of roses: For everyone else, read on. Some time ago, people began commenting on how searches for “tea… Continue reading
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Tea Terminology — “Tea Soup”
Tea terminology can sometimes feel fluid (pun intended), so when I first encountered the term “tea soup,” it didn’t come as a complete surprise. Since then, I’ve noticed it appearing more frequently on various tea-related websites. My suspicion is that the term stems from translation differences. The first time I saw “tea soup” used was… Continue reading
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Arcane Tea Terms: Hyson & Singlo
In my first look at this topic, I suggested that given the wide range of tea varieties and terminology, a dedicated tea dictionary would be a useful reference. As it turns out, tea authority James Norwood Pratt has already produced such a resource. This ties in with this earlier exploration of archaic tea terms such… Continue reading
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A Tea by Any Other Name
By A.C. Cargill There’s a trend to apply the term “tea” rather loosely these days. Just about any beverage steeped from plant matter is being called tea. From hibiscus, to chamomile, to rooibos and honeybush. Even gardeners have gotten into the act, calling their watered down organic fertilizer “compost tea” (wouldn’t want that in my… Continue reading
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