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Greetings from the managing editor

It is with mixed feelings that I become the managing editor of T-Ching.  On the one hand, I’m delighted and excited; on the other hand, I fill big shoes:  Erika Cilengir has done a terrific job...

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It’s time for a tea break!

To foster a corporate culture of inclusion and acceptance in the workplace, tea needs equal time in the break room. It is as simple as that. Anyone who enjoys a morning or afternoon tea break should...

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Tea in Germany: U.S. Food and Beverage Industry take note

A quiet – and very positive – revolution is underway in Germany.  Tea is slowly chipping away at coffee’s stronghold at the table and doing so with a finesse that is truly admirable. It had been six...

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Six important truths about tea

Every now and then, it is important to rethink the “truths” we cling to.  Sort of like cleaning out the garage, basement, or the car .  .  . the process is painful, but the result is bliss.  Consider...

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Tea sheeples: Why we need tea education in the United States

Everything I know about tea, I learned.  Deep, right?  I began my tea journey with Bigelow’s Constant Comment.  No, I’m not getting on my “bagged tea tastes like crap” high horse here.  I drank it for...

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Tea clutches – another tea accessory

I was reading a recent story on the World Tea News site about the Tea Clutch.  The article goes on to introduce the reader to two different traveling tea clutch options, from Teabar and Stash Tea.  So...

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Tea bags or loose-leaf tea? One man’s journey to enlightenment

When buying tea, you are faced with a choice: tea packed in tea bags or loose-leaf tea? Let’s start with tea bags. The little paper sachets of tea are undeniably convenient. Storage is very easy....

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A word or two about tea bags

The period from 1904 to 1908 was a bellwether one for tea in the United States, or for those with more traditional tea-drinking habits, the beginning of the end of the practice of enjoying properly...

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Teabags: the gateway brew

Whole leaf enthusiasts know the exquisite difference between a cup of carefully steeped whole leaf – part ritual, part alchemy, part spirituality – and half careful attention to detail. We also know...

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From the Archives: Poor Tea in Good Restaurants

Surely as a tea drinker you’ve experienced the following: You’re finishing a fabulous meal and feel nearly sated.  Food: beautifully prepared and presented, creative, and delicious.  Service:...

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Teas On Board: Flying High with Low-Quality Tea

Recently, I took four flights in seven days. For tea lovers, those add up to a nightmare situation. What passes for onboard tea in economy class is often pre-brewed swill tainted with the residue of...

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Lipton Missed the Boat

I saw an interesting new device by Lipton which previewed in France mid-September. It’s a single-serve device similar to a Keurig machine for coffee. It’s a rather beautiful visual design for their...

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The Darkness of Tea

As readers of this blog are aware, or soon will be, the world of tea is ancient, diverse, and deep.  The same can be said of tea’s homeland, China, and as a result there is no one in China or elsewhere...

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Illustrated Review: “Thé des Lords” Earl Grey

Palais de Thés’ dark and “tealicious” “Thé des Lords” Earl Grey black tea has within delicious, intense bergamot flavor and notes of safflower petals. Beautiful tea leaves float in rectangular gauze...

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Tea in Kazakhstan, Part Two

To read Part One of this article, click here. One site passes on a recipe for traditional Kazakh tea that includes black tea, salt, and butter, with optional inclusion of pepper or sour cream (!?).  A...

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Can You Still Drink Bagged Tea?

As we become accustomed to higher-quality teas, we naturally tend to set the bar higher. The same can be said for coffee, wine, beer, and just about anything else. After having spent so much time...

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Tea Basics: Why You Should Drink Loose Leaf Tea

If you’re someone who drinks tea for its health benefits and/or aroma and flavor, you might want to think twice the next time you go to grab those convenient tea bags you purchased because they were...

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Tea and Travel: My Travel Teas

With an often hectic travel schedule, I rely on tea to keep me balanced while away from my home routine. While I love enjoying loose-leaf teas at home, they are not as practical to bring along on my...

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Tea Steeping Innovation

I have bashed the tea bag for years. “Let your leaves dance,” I say…but I may have just met my match. Chiki Tea has agreed to a licensing deal to open in Connecticut, and our partner rocked up with a...

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Would you microwave your tea?

The internet has been lighting up over an article about one scientist’s claim that microwaving your tea was the best way to make tea. …Excuse me, what? Yes, indeed. Food scientist Quan Vuong, PhD says...

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5 Herbal Teas to Relax Aches and Pains

During the course of our daily tasks, we can experience aching muscles and pains whether it be from existing conditions such as arthritis or from straining ourselves. These aches and pains can cause...

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Plant That Teabag!

Friends are always sending me links to tea related articles. Truth is, most of the information I’m already aware of. I’m still flattered that they thought of me when reading it and wanted to pass it...

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Amazon Brand Tea and Tea Bag 101

We’ve all heard of the Amazon effect, and almost no business is immune, including the tea business. While it is platform to sell various types of tea, in 2017 Amazon announced it would enter some...

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Zero Waste: Eight Surprising Reasons You Should Keep Used Tea Bags

Here are eight surprising ways you can maximize a used tea bag for a zero-waste lifestyle. The post Zero Waste: Eight Surprising Reasons You Should Keep Used Tea Bags appeared first on T Ching.

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You Don’t Have to Break the Piggy Bank to Drink Great Tea; Health and Affordable

The post You Don’t Have to Break the Piggy Bank to Drink Great Tea; Health and Affordable appeared first on T Ching.

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