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Scones Still Reign Supreme at Tea Time!
One of the most beloved traditional tea-time foods remains the humble scone. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, a good scone is one of the finest companions to a cup of tea. Broadly speaking, there are two main categories of scones: sweet and savory. There are also notable regional differences, particularly between British-style… Continue reading
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Tea and Team Spirit
Sports fans understand that passion is part of the experience. Whether it’s a championship match, a dramatic comeback, a photo-finish victory, or an unexpected upset, great sporting events have a remarkable ability to stir emotions and unite spectators behind a common goal. Fortunately, enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, enthusiasm and tea don’t always mix… Continue reading
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The Pinkie Pointer’s Guide to Tea Drinking
There are guides to just about everything these days—beginner’s manuals, how-to books, etiquette handbooks, and endless lists of “101 Ways” to accomplish one thing or another. Yet nowhere have I found a dedicated resource for those among us who happen to point a pinky while drinking tea. Clearly, this oversight must be corrected. Ignore the… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey
When thinking about enjoying the perfect cup of tea and traditional tea-time treats, many delicious accompaniments come to mind. Cakes and cookies are always welcome additions, but today the spotlight belongs to warm buttermilk biscuits served with artisan honey spreads and tea accompaniments. There is something wonderfully comforting about a freshly baked biscuit—golden on the… Continue reading
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Tea in Brussels – The Pepper Mint Tea Room
While visiting Brussels, I managed to find time to stop by the delightfully named Pepper Mint Tea Room. Although the establishment offers a varied menu of quiches, salads, pastries, wine, and even beer (this is Belgium, after all), tea is clearly the star attraction. With a dedicated tea menu featuring more than forty different selections,… Continue reading
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Recipe for Tea Chocolate Raspberry Lush
The perfect make-ahead dessert for any summer gathering, Tea Chocolate Raspberry Lush is every bit as delicious as its name suggests. Layers of tea-infused chocolate custard, sweet cream cheese filling, fresh raspberry topping, and a buttery nut crust come together to create a rich yet refreshing dessert that’s ideal for tea parties, family gatherings, and… Continue reading
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Tea and Eating Potato Chips with a Spoon
Snacking has become a familiar part of daily life in many countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Health experts frequently debate the benefits and drawbacks of snacking, and discussions about sodium, calories, and portion control seem never-ending. Yet for many tea drinkers, a small snack alongside a favorite cup remains… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Jane Austen” at Tea Time
One of the most beloved and enduring British authors is Jane Austen. She lived during the Georgian and Regency eras, with her lifetime spanning December 16, 1775, to July 18, 1817. At that time, women writers were rarely given the same recognition as their male counterparts. Women of Austen’s social class were generally expected to… Continue reading
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Summer Solstice and How It Affects Your Tea Drinking (Sorta)
Woohoo! It’s Summer Solstice time once again! Although many people consider englishtea.us/2014/05/30/a-memorial-day-tea-time/”>Memorial Day weekend and summer tea traditions to mark the unofficial beginning of summer, the Summer Solstice is the official start of the season. In the Northern Hemisphere, it brings the longest day and shortest night of the year, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences… Continue reading
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Father’s Day Tea Time
Time for another special Father’s Day Tea Time. You have lots of options and can select the one that fits your dad. Fathers are pretty special and tend to come in a variety of sizes and types. Around the world and through the ages, the role of dads in the lives of their children has… Continue reading
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