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David’s Tea Vanilla Orchid
Sip ► October 9, 2013

David’s Tea Vanilla Orchid

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: deep green, tightly rolled Ingredients: Huang Jin Gui Oolong, natural vanilla flavoring Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 200 degrees Preparation Method: glass teapot Liquor: gold I first tried...

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Yunomi #01 Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro
Sip ► September 19, 2013

Yunomi #01 Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro

Photo: Yunomi Country of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: deep green, needle-like Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 2 minutes Water Temperature: 120 degrees Preparation Method: Hagi glazed houjin Liquor: bright green This tea was actually from...

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David’s Tea Santa’s Secret
Sip ► July 25, 2013

David’s Tea Santa’s Secret

Country of Origin: Leaf Appearance: Ingredients: black tea, peppermint leaves, candy cane sprinkles, natural and aritifical flavoring Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 205 degrees Preparation Method: ceramic teacup and mesh infuser Liquor: deep brown...

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Norbu Tea Xi Hu Long Jing – Spring 2012
Sip ► May 12, 2013

Norbu Tea Xi Hu Long Jing – Spring 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: flat, sage green Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 165 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very pale gold Long Jing, otherwise known as Dragonwell, is...

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The Meaning of Tea’s Making of Tea
Learn ► May 1, 2013

The Meaning of Tea’s Making of Tea

I’m a big fan of Scott Chamberlin Hoyt’s film The Meaning of Tea and it’s accompanying book. Making of Tea has been on my wishlist for a while so I couldn’t resist picking up a...

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Teavivre Black Dragon Pearl
Sip ► March 1, 2013

Teavivre Black Dragon Pearl

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: dark, tightly rolled balls Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: amber I was really excited to try this because...

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David’s Tea Read My Lips
Sip ► February 3, 2013

David’s Tea Read My Lips

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: small, dark with lots of chocolate chips and cheery red lips Ingredients: black tea, peppermint, dark chocolate, red lip sprinkles, pink peppercorns, natural and artificial flavoring Steep time: 5...

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Matcha Factory Ceremonial Matcha
Sip ► January 21, 2013

Matcha Factory Ceremonial Matcha

Country of Origin: Japan Leaf Appearance: bright green, very fine powder Ingredients: green tea Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: traditional, using a bamboo whisk Liquor: deep green I was really excited to try this...

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2013 Tea Calendar by Lindsey Goodwin
Sip ► January 16, 2013

2013 Tea Calendar by Lindsey Goodwin

When I saw Lindsey Goodwin’s 2013 Tea Calendar on LuLu.com, my inner tea geek just had to have it. Not only is it full of 14 beautiful photographs from Lindsey’s travels but each month lists...

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Chah Dragon Well
Sip ► January 12, 2013

Chah Dragon Well

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: bright green, flat shape Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 4 minutes Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: glass teapot Liquor: gold The taste of this tea was incredibly light...

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