TweetRecently I was asked is Rooibos Tea decaf? For which the answer is a resounding yes! It contains no caffeine naturally and is a great option for those who can not tolerate it. I usually start my day out with a green tea with caffeine, but by the time the afternoon rolls around I know [...]
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TweetOne of my favorite places to get tea from is the American Tea Room. They offer high quality loose teas from many areas of the world. I was introduced to them late last year and they have very quickly become one of my favorite teas to drink. That is why it makes me very happy [...]
TweetDecaf Loose Tea is a great choice when you are looking for a caffeine free tea or loose tea for children. Some of my favorite ones are Rooibos tea blends. There are also a large number of herbal varieties. Let’s talk about my favorite ones. American Tea Room St. Tropez – This is a green [...]
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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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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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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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TweetI’ve had a couple of people ask me recently what would be a perfect Christmas tea. With the Holidays fast approaching, now is the time to be thinking of this. Just think of those long, cold winter nights, the gifts to wrap and cards that you need to address. Plus Christmas dinner! Lots of occasions [...]
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TweetWhile there are some tea bags in our tea cabinet, the majority is loose teas. I find that they have a far superior flavor to tea made from a teabag. We have everything from a gundpowder green tea flavored with almond slices to a rooibos with red currants and blue mallow blossoms. Loose teas can [...]
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TweetLe Palais Gourmet has been a fixture in Beverly Hills for years. Recently they have undergone a renovation of sorts, changing their name to better reflect their company. They are now known as American Tea Room. There were several reasons for the switch, including an easier name for their customers to remember. It does not [...]
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