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TEACUP THURSDAY

I am sharing a pink transferware cup and saucer from England today for Teacup Thursday.  Miss Spencer's Tea Room in New Virginia, Iowa sponsors this day here and I hope you will visit her and stop by her tea room when in Iowa!  It... about 2 hours ago From Bernideen's Tea Time

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My Tea Pantry Has Its Own Zip Code

As tea drinkers try more teas, they get more favorites, and their tea pantry grows. Sometimes, that tea pantry can get, well, a tad overly large, to the point of taking over your house. Decades ago there was a joke about the Hearst mansion being... about 8 hours ago From English Tea

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Part 1 - The inspiration

In 2005, I was working for a consulting company called Accenture.  I enjoyed the job, but didn’t love it, and was always looking for a way to break out of the corporate rat race.  I was working and living in London for a client engagement and... about 12 hours ago From T Ching

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Photographs of wet things

These are the first of a handful of tea-related photographs that don’t fit with any written articles. Water Steam Wet with Puer An Assemblage of Teaware Tea and Wine Pairing About 20 hours ago From Gongfu Girl

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Thursday July 15th. in Song Shan Hu

Palao & Matt, order lunch in the Song Shan Hu TeahouseThe hottest (Spicy hot) dish on the menu, ordered “Da La”  Palao, enjoys the very spicy soup (大辣, Da La) About 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Raspberries and Green Tea

I love stonework. It is amazing to me that 1,000 years ago this wasbuilt and it is still standing, still in excellent shape.I received a sample of Formosa Sanxia Longjing tea from Aura Teas. This is the Formosan [Taiwan] take on the familiar... 1 day ago From Tea For Today

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When I say Earl Grey, you say “yes, please”

I am always delighted when I see tea touted, referenced, or revered in books, music, TV, or film, particularly if it is done in a clever, amusing, or silly manner.  So when my husband - who is a musician and is always scouring the web for... 1 day ago From T Ching

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Getting the Temperature Right with Tea Thermometers

All you diehard tea drinkers know that different teas need different water temperatures. Too hot and your tea ends up being cooked instead of steeped. Too cool and the flavors inside those wonderful tea leaves won’t be unleashed. So, how do you... 2 days ago From English Tea

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2009 Winter Dong Ding Competition Grade III Oolong On A Chilly Summer Morning

One woke with a chill this morning and as a result remained barefoot on the hardwood just enough to put warm wool socks on. A medium roasted spring oolong would be a good remedy for this summertime chill. One finds this one-pot sample from Life... 2 days ago From MattCha's Blog

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Japanese Green Tea 101 – Part II

Two weeks ago on the Art of Tea blog, we shared some of the key components that set Japanese green teas apart from each other. This week, we’re continuing the story of what makes Japanese green teas unique with more information... 3 days ago From ArtOfTea

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Teacup Thursday: "Bachelor Button Teacup"

Bachelor Buttons are one of our favorite flowers...we like it when it blooms in the garden, and then we also enjoy it a second time after it's been dried and added to potpourri or black tea for added color and texture. These cheerful, ragged... about 7 hours ago From Miss Spenser's Blog

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Part 4, the Staff and Tea Pots

On the 2nd floor, a training session is in progress:….. In this session one of the 34 staff serves tea and receives feedback from his peers and staff supervisors (the two girls in light shirts)Li wraps the six cups I just purchased.  A... about 18 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Part I the Store, July 25th, Sunday afternoon in Dongguan.

Last week I visited Li Hong at her new place of business.  Still located in the Dong Cheng area of Dongguan city.  Near the intersection of: XueYuan Road and Dong Cheng Zhong Road.   As ref: the Pink #2 is the location of Mrs.... about 19 hours ago From Cha Bei

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WuXi, (July 21st.) Wednesday evening .. tea with friends

A family rendezvous:  Recently married,  Da Sha  and her husband, joined her: younger sister, younger brother and his girlfriend, Matt, Robin and myself, at one of their tea shops.  The family now has two shops, one in WuXi... about 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Friday, July 23rd. .. WuXi – SuZhou

Matt, JiuLou and James enjoy Fujian Oolong tea as we Tele-Conf. with collogues in Taiwan and the US.Later in the day I went to SuZhou.     This is a familiar sight to family and friends:  Mr. Yen brought in his... about 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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My old Lake friend sits forgotten.

I watched as this once young work boat moved into: Song Shan Hu, with its strange assortment of pumps and derricks.   It toiled to;  dredge,  drill and generally help shape the lakes new features. Now she sits all but... about 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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V8 V-Fusion +Tea Juice Beverages

V8 Juice Serves up Deliciously Refreshing V8 V-Fusion +Tea Juice Beverages(from a press release)Campbell Soup Company is expanding its innovative V8 V-Fusion line of beverages with new V8 V-Fusion +Tea juice beverages. These refreshing juice... 1 day ago From Tea Guy Speaks

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The Three Rs of Tea

With summer fully settled in, most people’s thoughts are far from the schoolroom. Yet, my thoughts can never quite go completely on summer vacation, and I’m always trying to think of unique ways to make learning a bit more exciting. This... 1 day ago From English Tea

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Gamnong Matcha

It looks like matcha, smells like matcha, but is from Korea? Again I do not know nearly enough about korean tea to explain just about anything about this tea. Though I think we can be assured that this is a remenant in a foreign country back to... 1 day ago From The Sip Tip

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Tea Travels by Ellen Easton

I have three passions in life: food, tea, and books. When all of these can be combined, I’m in seventh heaven. They often meet in the form of cookbooks, and when I find a new cookbook, sometimes I am hard pressed to resist. The cookbook shelf... 2 days ago From English Tea

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Tea Showdown — Eng. Breakfast Blend No. 1 vs. Scottish Breakfast

Not all breakfast teas are created equal. Some are pure Assam, with a malty allure that makes your senses of taste and smell go on high alert. Others are blends that can start with Assam and expand with the addition of Darjeeling, Keemun, or... 2 days ago From English Tea

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TEA TIME TUESDAY

I love encouraging people to get into the hospitality of tea..... Really it's about enjoying the company of friends and relaxing together....spicing up your conversation with a cup of tea and a cookie, scone or piece of cake!Today is Tea Time... 2 days ago From Bernideen's Tea Time

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Lady Gaga Does Tea

The word on the street lately is that the esteemed Lady Gaga - who is apparently something of a tea fancier - is being pursued by various tea companies to serve as spokesperson for their wares. Among the firms supposedly hoping to get in on the... 2 days ago From Tea Guy Speaks

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Recipe ~ Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole4 cups sliced zucchini1 cup grated parmesan cheese4 eggs, beaten 1 cup chopped onions1 cup Bisquick 1 teaspoon parsley1/2 cup oil salt and pepper to tasteSet Oven at 350 degrees. Mix Bisquick, oil, eggs, onion... 3 days ago From Miss Spenser's Blog

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MAKING CHAIR COVERS FROM OLD VINTAGE LINENS - GETTING READY FOR A BACKYARD TE...

A month or so ago someone asked me to talk about my chair covers which I have been sewing for what seems like 100 years!  Last night I FINALLY FINISHED the last bottom so now I have 24 complete sets.  I cut up my grandmother's... 3 days ago From Bernideen's Tea Time

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2009 Joytea Organic Hadong Disk Type Ddok Cha

This ddok cha is the disk type from Joytea. There is also a five pack available on their web page that is wrapped in bamboo leaves and bound with three strands of tradtional Korean paper (click here then scroll down). The production of this disk... about 19 hours ago From MattCha's Blog

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Part III, The Tables

One of two large Slab tables,  a single slab of wood, approx 12’ x 3 1/2’ x 7” thick. Both sides of this table show the inner bark layer. This  one is a my favorite of the two, 11’ x 4’ x 8” thick …. just a thing of... about 18 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Part B: Pu-Erh packaging

The vast variety and diversity of the packaging of Pu-Erh tea is mind boggling. Everything custom:  from the inner ticket and wrapper to the outer box and carrier.  As I peruse just one of the section, this small sampling is available... about 19 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Friday (July 16th.) morning on the lake side

I reach the north end of the lake, just as the longest shadows of the day are cast. Before a small rain shower, a perfect rainbow is within reach.  If only I had my spade to dig for that pot of elusive Gold. Even in China they have... about 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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Saturday, (July 17th.) Tea Time

First stop: see Mrs. Yang and her crew (down one; Li Hong) more on that later.  A “crazy fingers”  Hi to Da Sha in WuXi, recently married.A quiet moment as the shop empties … a lot of regular customers stop by on Saturday... about 21 hours ago From Cha Bei

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For Chilled Tea, Go With Basic Black

Sometimes basic black is best — an axiom that’s true for cocktail dress, tuxedoes, limousines, and teas to use when you want a brew to “beat the heat.” Just as most hot tea consumed in the U.S. is black tea, most iced (chilled) tea is... 1 day ago From English Tea

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Top 9 YouTube Tea Videos

This post came to be called “Top 9 YouTube Tea Videos” when I was unable to post a link to a 10th tea video which, while hilarious, contained some offensive language. If you are interested in viewing this 10th tea video, I’m sure William,... 1 day ago From English Tea

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Tea Sampler Heaven

More and more tea vendors are selling sample sizes of their various teas. For all you tea drinkers out there who want to try new teas, this news should make you feel like… “Heaven, I’m in heaven, and my heart beats so that I can hardly... 1 day ago From English Tea

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Rishi Tea’s Vanilla Mint Review

Type: Pu ErhOrigin: Yunnan, ChinaPrice: Free sample (regular price - $5.00 for 1oz.)Vendor: Rishi TeaBrewing Method: Per Instructed - 1 teaspoon of leaves, 1 cup of filtered water, heated to 212°F, steeped for 5 - 6 minutesOverall Score: ... 2 days ago From My Steeped IdentiTEA

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Canton Tea Co’s Gold Award Tea Taster Pack on Steepster

Heads-Up! Today only, you can buy Canton Tea Co‘s Gold Award Tea Taster Pack from Steepster Select for $19.95 + FREE SHIPPING. (Canton Tea Co is in the UK, so the free shipping alone is a huge savings.) The Gold Award Tea Taster Pack is a... 2 days ago From Lainie Sips

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The Good, The Bad, The Iced

We’re just about a month into summer now and it’s pretty much the peak of iced tea season. In the United States, iced tea still makes up the overwhelming majority of tea consumed. Of course, that’s with good reason, as you surely know if... 2 days ago From English Tea

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Jing Tea Survey

Jing Tea are going through a lot of changes at the moment and they’re asking all existing and new customers for their feedback. If you’re a fan or just fancy helping them out with your comments (you get 10% off your next order!)then be sure... 2 days ago From Wonders of TeaWonders of Tea

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Scenery makes the cup

It is in my plans to hike to a mountain top in China and drink tea in a beautiful secluded environment, as sometimes the location in which you drink tea can make the tea so much better.  My favorite cup of tea for the entire month of June was... 2 days ago From T Ching

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Hankook Organic Doo Mool Green tea

So I decided to make the leap into Korean tea's in part to go along with a Korean Tea book club sponsored by Mattcha that will be hosted on his blog. I figured I would be reading these books on Korean tea, I might as well try some of the tea... 3 days ago From The Sip Tip

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More Earl Grey: Lady Grey & White Tip Smoky Earl Grey from Sanctuary T

I received a package from Sanctuary T on Saturday morning. I had requested a number of samples from them after they had e-mailed me; I hate to be a bitch but to be completely honest the tea from this company is the only promotional/sample package... 3 days ago From authoritea

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Chef’s Choice Electric Glass Kettle 679

Some electric kettles are plain, no gadgets or gizmos, they just boil water. Others have more extra features than a Swiss army knife. But if you’re looking for a simple, easy  to use electric kettle, I recommend the Chief’s Choice Electric... 3 days ago From English Tea