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8 Things to Know About the Irish and Tea
Ireland and tea go together like holly and ivy, like Wooster and Jeeves, like flowers and vases…well, you know what I mean. Time for some more details just in case you end up popping over there for a cuppa some day. 1 Ireland has fallen to #3 world-wide for tea drinking per capita Well, it’s… Continue reading
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Even More Offbeat Tea Patents
Nowadays there are nearly a half million patent applications filed every year in the United States alone. That number surely must have been smaller in previous years, but it’s safe to say that there are a whopping number of patents in the files by now. Of these, there are plenty that have to do with… Continue reading
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Introducing Friends to New Teas (and Herbal Infusions!)
There is a certain satisfaction to be gained from introducing people you care about to things that you care about. Tea is no exception, and it is always extremely rewarding to introduce friends of mine to teas. This could mean introducing them to a certain blend of tea, a new type of tea (green, white,… Continue reading
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5 “Lucky” March Teas Not to Miss!
The third month of the year is beginning, and here’s hoping the weather is more like a lamb than a lion…and definitely not as tough on some of you, especially in Southern and East Coast states, as last month was. Green is the color most associated with March, due to that special day when everyone… Continue reading
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Some British Holidays You’ve Never Heard Of (and the Perfect Teas to Celebrate Each One)
Just when you thought there weren’t enough holidays in the year, you discover that other countries have ones you’ve never heard of. Here are a few from the UK that are probably new to you and that deserve a toast of the teacup: Twelfth Night – Yes, that Twelfth Night after which Shakespeare named one… Continue reading
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The Tea of the Irish
For some mysterious reason March seems to be the time of the year when many people turn their thoughts to all things Irish. But seriously. Of course the impetus for all of this Irish-centric behavior is the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, an official holiday in Ireland and a few other points around the globe… Continue reading
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Why Tea Blends Can Vary from Batch to Batch
Why Tea Blends Taste Different: Understanding Batch Variation Does this sound familiar? You buy a tea blend. You love it. You run out. You buy it again… and suddenly it doesn’t taste the same. It’s a common experience—and there’s a good reason for it. What Is Tea Blending? Tea blending may sound simple, but it’s… Continue reading
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5 Tips for Fitting GOOD Tea into Your 15 Minute Break at Work
The 15-minute work break—some of us get one, others don’t. For those who do, making the most of it is essential. And yes, that includes enjoying a really good cup of tea. Here are a few practical (and slightly strategic) tips to help you fit quality tea into even the shortest break. 1 Travel Mugs… Continue reading
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Obsolete Jobs: US Tea Examiner
As noted previously, tea consumption in the United States lags behind some of the top tea-drinking countries, ranking relatively modestly on the global scale. Even so, Americans have consumed enough tea over time that the federal government once established regulatory roles specifically devoted to monitoring its quality. One such role was that of the Supervisory… Continue reading
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Tea and the Cherry Blossom Festival
There are cherry trees in our nation’s capital city. I was lucky enough years ago to have been there when cherry blossoms were in bloom. Now, I toast them from afar with a nice cuppa tea! About the D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival The cherry trees growing in Washington, D.C., date back to 1912. They were… Continue reading
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