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Tea accessories and tools
Greetings, my fellow tea enthusiasts! Today, I would like to share with you my knowledge of tea accessories and tools, which can greatly enhance your tea-drinking experience. Let’s face you can have an amazing collection of teas and extensive lists of recipes but without a decent set of teapots and cups, it almost erases your…
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Hibiscus iced tea
I want to introduce you to a delightful and refreshing recipe known as Hibiscus iced tea. This crimson-colored drink is not only visually pleasing, but it also has numerous health benefits that make it a popular choice for me and other tea lovers. This is a very popular summer drink, you will see many tea…
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Ice Tea
Greetings tea lovers, have you ever enjoyed a refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day? I certainly have, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like it. A little story here. I grew up in the 90s and as a child, I would see a lot of commercials with Snapple ice…
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Indian Masala Chai
Indian Masala Chai is a popular aromatic beverage that has been cherished in India for centuries. This was a tea that was introduced to me maybe 20 years ago. I’m not sure how it came into our family but I assume, one of my Aunts discovered this recipe from an Indian friend of theirs. They…
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Chai
Greetings, fellow tea enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey to explore the beloved beverage known as chai. I can attest to the comforting and invigorating qualities of a well-crafted cup of chai. Interestingly, I have a lot of Indian and Pakistani friends who refer to any type of tea as chai. That’s because chai…
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Cheese and tea
Cheese and tea, two of life’s greatest pleasures. I am delighted to guide you through the fascinating world of this amazing and sophisticated pairing. It might seem like an unlikely pairing, but when done correctly, they complement each other in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned foodie. I remember when I would visit…
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Fruit and tea
As a tea connoisseur, I must say that fruits are an excellent choice to pair with tea. Although at the beginning I did find this strange. Tea was always associated with something sweet and quite frankly unhealthy. As I started getting deeper into the tea culture, I started to understand and appreciate fruit being eaten…
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Cakes and tea
Ah, cakes and tea – a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries! As a lover of both, let me enlighten you on why these two are so perfectly paired. Cakes and tea have a long and rich history, dating back to the 18th century when afternoon tea became popular in Britain. This tradition…
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Biscuits and tea
Biscuits and tea – a timeless pairing that has stood the test of time. As a lover of tea and all things baked, I can attest to the sheer joy that comes with indulging in a perfectly crafted biscuit alongside a steaming cup of tea. But why exactly are these two culinary delights so closely…
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Pastries and tea
As a tea lover and fan of culinary history, it gives me great pleasure to talk about the delicious and delicate art of pairing pastries with tea. In fact, the two have been enjoyed together for centuries, with roots that date back to the wealthy aristocrats of the 17th century. From the intricate French macarons…
