tea time
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Texan” at Tea Time
Everything is bigger in Texas—or so the saying goes—and tea time is no exception. From oversized mugs to bold flavors and unique traditions, there are plenty of signs that you’ve “gone Texan” with your tea habits. Inspired by the variety found across the state, here are a few telltale signs. 1. Vocabulary Changes Instead of… Continue reading
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cream Tea
I’ve been writing about tea for quite some time and have learned a great deal along the way—but there’s always more to discover. For example: what exactly is “cream tea”? At first, I assumed it simply meant tea with cream added. As it turns out, the reality is quite different. In this context, “tea” refers… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Hogwarts” at Tea Time
You may not even be aware of it, but you could be “going Hogwarts” at tea time and not even realize it. The popularity of the Harry Potter series, both in books and film, is nothing short of phenomenal, so this effect is far from surprising. From that first revelation (“You’re a wizard, Harry!”) to… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Santa” at Tea Time
The countdown to Christmas is on, and your time to assume the role of Santa Claus (or one of his helpers) is drawing near. It might even be showing up in your tea time. How can you tell? Here are a few signs that you may be “going Santa”: 1 Vocabulary Morphage This shift can… Continue reading
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5 More Tea Time Faux Pas
Tea time is for enjoyment, but being on your best behavior is good, too. It makes things more pleasant for everyone. Having explored some rather … uh … well … inappropriate tea time behavior in previous articles (10 Egregious Tea Time Behaviors and Top 5 Tea Time Faux Pas), I am expanding on the list… Continue reading
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How to Go “Full British” at Tea Time
There are many ways to enjoy tea, but few traditions are as iconic as a classic British tea time. Whether you’re recreating an elegant afternoon tea or simply adding a few British touches to your daily cuppa, it’s surprisingly easy to create an authentic experience. Use Traditional British Teaware British tea culture is as much… Continue reading
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Save the Tricks and Pile on the Tea Treats!
The kiddies are getting their costumes ready (or more likely mommy and daddy are getting them ready). And the adults (in-between the costume making) are piling up the treats. In this house, we’re skipping the costume part (no kids here) and going straight for the treat part. Yay! Trick-or-treating usually involves a lot of candy.… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Deal with That Tea Time Interloper
We’ve all had them — those perfect tea moments where the tea is steeped just right and any accompanying treats are done to their best. We’ve also all had that tea time interloper, the person who says, “Hey, you busy?” or “Gee, that looks good, let me try some” or even “Put that down and… Continue reading
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Tea Elegance on a Budget, Part Two
What a wonderful feeling to face the day with a hot cup of tea warming your hands. You are sure to cherish the memories of friends, food and tea all wrapped up in an elegant party. You have done your prep work and today, the day of the event, you know you can remain calm… Continue reading
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10 Egregious Tea Time Behaviors
Having tea by yourself relieves you of having to worry about your behavior. But a tea time where you have company present is another matter and one where good behavior can be a must. Even with friends and family where you are all at your ease with each other, there are some things that are… Continue reading
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