November Tea Events at UCLA Fowler Museum
on Nov 6, 2009 in Tea History Tea Trivia Tea World african origins art of tea buddhist arts buddhist ideas chinese archaeology chinese tea chinese tea culture east asian religions herbal tea Herbal Teas Japanese japanese tea Japanese Tea Ceremony korean music mcmaster university medieval china museum educator tang dynasty tea blend tea ceremony tea culture tea drinking tea experience tea party ucla fowler museum The Steeped in History: The Art of Tea Exhibit at UCLA's Fowler Museum is winding to a close; but during its last month here are some great events to celebrate the art of tea [...]...

Ladybugs Love Tea Too!
on Nov 5, 2009 in Relaxing with Tea Tea Comfort Tea Fun cup of tea herbal tea ladybugs resort staff Tea Parties It seems there are always tea adventures on the horizon. Last week was no exception. Upon checking into my room at a posh retreat resort, I noticed a couple of ladybugs on the French doors. Not thinking too much about it, I unpacked, made a cup of te...

Octavia Ginger Cinnamon Spice Loose Herbal Tea
on Nov 4, 2009 in Gourmet Teas Herbal Teas Loose Tea Tea Comfort Tea Remedies ginger ginseng herbal tea blends herbs licorice loose tea octavia teas Octavia uses only the finest hand picked teas and ingredients to create the finest product available. Octavia Ginger Cinnamon Spice Red Loose Tea is cleverly packaged in a sturdy metal tin which keeps the tea safe from air and light [...]...

Yummy Homemade Spice Tea for the Thanksgiving Holidays
on Nov 3, 2009 in Gourmet Teas Holidays & Tea Tea Drinks Tea Gifts Tea Recipes colored ribbon delicious thanksgiving dessert spoon exotic spices hot spiced tea hot spiced tea recipe tasty ingredients tea blend tea enthusiast tea lover thanksgiving gift thanksgiving holidays tsp cloves Exotic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves are great in tea. Chai Tea is loaded with this combination of spices; but it’s not the only tea blend that uses these aromatic and tasty ingredients. Homemade Spice Tea—sometimes called Russian Spice...

Mimi Comes to Tea
on Oct 29, 2009 in Afternoon tea Serving Tea Tea Fun Tea Parties Tea for Children art of tea china cups clotted cream cups and saucers cups saucers dessert plates fine bone china fine china granddaughter milk tea mimi tea party tea traditions yixing teapot The women in my family have always been attracted to tea traditions and ceremonies. It started with my grandmother, who lived to be 104 years old; and has continued through the generations to my granddaughter, who is 3 years old and counting [...]...

Product Review: Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser
on Oct 26, 2009 in Tea Kettles TeaWare Teapots chantal cookware loose teas old tea kettle quality cookware tea enthusiast teapot My love for teaware and teapots in particular has resulted in an opportunity to test and review the Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser. Recently, the folks at Chantal Cookware Corp, based in Houston, TX asked if I would give one of the...

2008 Menghai Five Colored Peacock Raw Pu-erh Tea Set
on Oct 25, 2009 in Gourmet Teas Organic Teas Pu-erh Tea mountain tea peacock single estate tea factory tea liquor tea trees teas Menghai tea factory has released this 2008 Menghai "Five Colored Peacock" Raw Pu-erh Tea Set of single-estate Tea Mountains since 2001. They represent some of the Factory's most sought after teas and are produced in very limited quantities. Only in t...

Spode Blue Girl at Well Teacup Set
on Oct 24, 2009 in Serving Tea Tea Sets TeaWare blue girl ceramics creamware fine bone china josiah spode mugs wall plates This teacup and saucer is Blue Girl at Well, first introduced in 1822. It is wonderfully decorative and useful at the same time [...]...

Handmade Tea Crafts
on Oct 23, 2009 in Gadgets Tea Fun Tea Gifts TeaWare crafts great gifts occasions practice hospitality romans 12 scripture tea towel tea towels Lindsey from The Pleated Poppy shares her talent by creating these fabulous and functional tea towels. They will brighten your kitchen and make great gifts for all kinds of occasions [...]...

Two Teabags in a Cup
on Oct 22, 2009 in Afternoon tea Herbal Teas Holidays & Tea Tea Bags coffee drinker cup of joe herbal tea navy peach tea story teabag thanksgiving thanksgiving holiday tribute As a tribute to my excellent father who passed away on September 30th, I offer this tea story. Although Daddy was a serious coffee drinker (he picked up the habit while in the Navy); he would participate in Afternoon Tea with my sister and me. It was...