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Some Tea Country Holidays to Note – November Edition
Tea is now grown in more countries around the world than ever before. While China and India remain the leading producers, Sri Lanka and Kenya are close contenders. This global growth naturally creates interest in the cultures behind these teas—including the holidays celebrated in those regions. Here are a few notable November celebrations to explore… Continue reading
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Christopher Columbus and Tea
What in the world could Christopher Columbus have to do with tea? During the time he was out sailing around on those dangerous oceans and trying to find India, tea had not yet made its way to Europe, where he was from. And tea growing in India was confined to parts of the state of… Continue reading
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Leaf Peeping of a Different Kind
It’s that time of year when the leaves on those deciduous trees start to lose their chlorophyll and go from green to various hues of yellow, orange, red, and brown. Lots of maps appear across the Internet to guide you to the best spots for a bit of “leaf peeping.” A wonderful pastime. But here… Continue reading
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Tea and the Big Sneeze
Tea and a big sneeze is a bad combo. But it happens. You feel it coming on. You try to hold it in. For awhile it seems as if you will succeed and have time to swallow that big mouthful of tea you just swigged from the teacup. Then, just when you are mentally giving… Continue reading
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“On The Deleterious Effects Produced By Drinking Tea” by John Cole
The general consensus these days is that tea is not bad for you – and there is a fair amount of evidence that it might even be quite good for you. There are exceptions, of course. Like the woman who drank excessive amounts of iced black tea over many years and suffered some unpleasant side… Continue reading
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Thinking Like a Beginner About Tea
Those of us who have been drinking tea for a while might tend to forget that there are a lot of people for whom tea is a mystery. Which is probably more likely to be the case in a country like our own United States than someplace that’s more tea-centric, like the United Kingdom. I… Continue reading
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5 Very “Independent” July Teas Not to Miss!
The first half of the year has passed and the seventh month of the year is beginning, a time for displaying your independent spirit with a bit of red, white, and blue. Some teas and herbals to help you get things going: 1 Blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice: Bingo Blueberry Herbal A full… Continue reading
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Tea: A Matter of What You’re Used To
How much we enjoy a tea often comes down to what we’re used to. You can prove this easily by revisiting teas you once disliked—or returning to favorites you haven’t tasted in years. The results can be surprisingly different. That “Grassy” or “Seaweedy” Green Tea Many tea drinkers describe certain green teas as tasting like… Continue reading
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Give That Lurking Tea a Test
We’ve all been there: there’s that tin of tea lurking at the back of your cupboard, boldly asserting its continued existence as you make a quick grab for your favourite teas at the front of the shelf. This lurker is the tea that you thought you were going to love but somehow never quite managed… Continue reading
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5 “Fatherly” June Teas Not to Miss!
The sixth month of the year is beginning, a time for honoring fathers everywhere. In recognition, here are some teas that I would tend to think of as very fatherly and not to miss in June, along with some tea treats worthy of their appreciation: 1 Give Dad some choices: Best Sellers Sampler Give your… Continue reading
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