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The Tea Library – “The China Tea Book”
In this post I’ll be taking a look at “The China Tea Book“, by Luo Jialin.
Posted in review, tea thoughts
Tagged books about tea, Chinese tea, Luo Jialin, tea, tea library, teaism, The China Tea Book
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Silver Needle – Worth Its Weight In Gold
White teas are a class of teas that you usually only encounter after a fair bit of experience in the world of Camellia Sinensis. There’s a sense of mystery, an aloofness almost, associated with these teas. Everything including the name, … Continue reading
Posted in review, tea types
Tagged Chinese tea, Silver Needle, tea, tea and food pairing, teaism, white tea
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Teaconomics And The Meaning Of Qualitea
“No luxury is cheaper than tea.” James Norwood Pratt
The Tea Library – “The Tea Lover’s Treasury”
Tea and books – a combination that for many is right up there with bacon and eggs, tomato and basil, and fish and chips.
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Tagged books about tea, James Norwood Pratt, tea, tea library, teaism
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Flower Power!
“Flowering tea” aka “blooming tea” is a splendid way to round off any social event with a bit of theatre in a teapot.
Posted in review, tea types
Tagged blooming tea, Chinese tea, double happiness, flowering tea, Jasmine, scented tea, tea, teaism
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Cold Brewed Green Tea – Getting Set For Summer
Seeing as our recent dusting of snow has melted, the bitter North wind retreated back to its Arctic lair, and temperatures finally nudged back above freezing, I’m starting to become slightly more optimistic regarding the eventual return of clement weather.
Posted in tea diary, tea making techniques
Tagged Chinese tea, cold brewed tea, green tea, Maojian, summer drink, tea, teaism
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Lights, Camera, Tea!
After a lot of umming and ahhing, we can now finally unveil our first foray into the magical world of the moving picture.
Northern Teaist 