Cup Of Tea

Teavana Rooibos Rose Garden

by Shannon on January 28, 2010

TweetToday’s cup of tea is from Teavana.  It is their Rooibos Rose Garden, which I believe they are clearing out.  It is a really great tea and a total steal at just $2.40 for 2 oz.

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How is Matcha Powder Made?

by Shannon on January 27, 2010

TweetYou may know matcha as the powdery green tea that is blended with hot water in order to make a refreshing & healthy cup of tea.  Have you ever wondered how matcha powder is made?  Well I did so I set out to do some research in order to find out. Tea leaves that are [...]

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American Tea Room’s Earl Grey Shanghai

by Shannon on January 24, 2010

TweetThis morning is tea for two and I brewed a whole pot of American Tea Room’s Earl Grey Shanghai.  It has certainly been the week of Earl Grey tea and I still have one more to try.  They have all been lovely with their own flavor and twist, from black to green to rooibos.  Who [...]

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American Tea Room’s Lady Grey

by Shannon on January 23, 2010

lady grey tea, american tea room

TweetI know that I am on a kick of American Tea Room teas the last few days, but I just returned from a conference and got all of these new yummy samples to try.  I can honestly say that I have yet to try one of their teas that I don’t like.  They are all [...]

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Daily Cup of Tea – January 21, 2010

by Shannon on January 21, 2010

TweetIn what I hope is a new feature I want to start sharing my daily cup of tea with you in photos.  Today I am drinking an Earl Grey Rooibos from American Tea Room.  It is a delightful red rooibos flavored with bergamot.  It is one of the best Earl Grey teas that I have [...]

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Perfect Water Temperatures for Brewing Tea

by Shannon on January 20, 2010

TweetOne of the most important components of brewing tea is water.  It is important to use a good source of water, preferably filtered. Equally important is the temperature of the water.  Different types of teas require different temperatures to get the best cup of tea.  Here is a guide to the perfect water temperatures for [...]

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Introduction to Herbal Tea

by Herb Mistress on January 15, 2010

TweetDavid Frawley wrote in The Yoga of Herbs, “Within each thing is contained all things. In the seed is the tree; in the tree is the forest. Therefore, intelligence is contained implicitly in the many worlds of nature.” When we use herbs, we are transmuting light into life, becoming receptors to the power that plants [...]

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Teapot Strainers & Tea Infusers

by Shannon on December 12, 2009

Tea Infuser Ball

TweetToday I would like to discuss teapot strainers and tea infusers in a bit more depth.  Specifically how they should have some depth to them in order to allow the tea leaves to unfurl, expand and impart all of their goodness to hot water. Let’s discuss the different types of loose leaf tea strainers out [...]

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Brewing Loose Tea to Go

by Shannon on November 17, 2009

TweetMonday through Friday I have to drive my daughter to school, so morning is a rush.  I seldom like leaving without a travel mug full of fresh brewed tea in hand though.  The mornings are pretty cold right now and it is nice to have something warm to drink for the drive. I typically brew [...]

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What is Wrong With Tea Bags?

by Shannon on November 8, 2009

tea bag

TweetIf you are new to tea drinking or are a long time tea drinker, than chances are you are used to making tea with a tea bag.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but you are missing out on having a really great cup of tea.  Loose leaf tea makes a superior cup of [...]

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