Over the Teacups

How to Purchase High Quality Tea for Less Money

Mary Blanchard — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:06 +0000

There is nothing like drinking a cup of high quality tea. Anyone that enjoys drinking tea can easily tell the difference between high quality and low quality tea. While high quality tea used to cost a lot of money, this no longer has to be the case. If you follow these steps, then you [...]

5 Reasons Why Tea is More Beneficial Than Coffee

Kar Strout — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:32 +0000

Thistledown Cozies 5 Reasons Why Tea is More Beneficial Than Coffee Between my part time law degree program and working full time, I used to consume quite a bit of coffee. But one day I decided that I had enough of the shaky hands and increased feelings of anxiety from all that caffeine, so I decided [...]

Tea Time is Quality Time

B McGovern — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:58:26 +0000

A kettle whistles and I remember how my family gathered around the kitchen table for tea time. After dinner my mom and dad sat with us and we’d chat over the tea pot. My parents didn’t plan tea time as “quality time,” but that’s what it was. Tea time was our time to put away distractions and [...]

National Oatmeal Month

Jennifer — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:42 +0000

It's National Hot Tea Month and we've been celebrating at the Fancy Food Show and Specialty Tea Institute Tea education classes in San Francisco. Tea rooms, tea bars and specialty tea companies across the nation hosted tea classes, tea tastings and special tea events. It's also National Oatmeal Month - see Berry Berry Oatmeal Scone recipe.

Green Tea Helps Reduce Belly Fat

Jennifer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:12:48 +0000

Santa should think twice about more cookies and milk (although I, too, am a cookieholic)! Green tea trims belly fat? New research shows that catechins, the nutrients in green tea, combined with exercise help trim fat bellies.

Elephants in the Tea Garden

Jennifer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:16 +0000

A herd of angry elephants from neighbouring forest wreaked havoc on a tea garden in Nagrakata block in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Wednesday.

Earl Grey Cranberry Tea Bread Recipe

Jennifer — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:51 +0000

Earl Grey Cranberry Tea Bread Recipe - Earl Grey tea seems to always go well with fruits or citrus of any kind including oranges and cranberries. Any time of year is cranberry time and the new flavored dried cranberries are wonderful. Substitute Pomegranate or Blueberry Cranberries for a tweak, allow the bread to dry and then give it a sparse drizzly swiggle of royal icing.

Herbal Teas Help Menstrual Cramps

Jennifer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:25:01 +0000

While there are many different medications on the market to help menstrual cramps and all the unfortunate aches and pains that come with having a period, there are more natural, holistic ways to settle the discomfort within. In fact, herbal tea is not only soothing but is known to help alleviate some of the pain associated with menstruation. Here are some herbal teas that may help take a bit of the pain out of your period.

My Review of Adjustable Bib Apron, 27 inch

Jennifer — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:43:52 +0000

Originally submitted at KNG Our Spun Poly aprons look. breathe and feel like 100% cotton; are stain resistant. color-fast and have great washability. No ironing. No shrinkage. Features – Heavy 7.5 oz. Spun Poly Twill – Three pockets – Adjustable neck strap – Finished size: 26in long. 27in wide Adjustable Bib Apron, 27 inch World’s [...]

Writing About Tea at World Tea Expo

Jennifer — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:40:05 +0000

Tea Magazines and Tea Blogs and World Tea Media The merry cheery buzz of tea enthusiam is increasing on the World Tea Expo exhibition floor this morning as exhibitors prepare to share their tea knowledge, tea sources, and tea wares with businessess in attendance. If you've attended many trade shows, you know what I mean. It's a sensual experience at any tea gathering from tea party to tea room to tea trade show. The pleasant hum of cheery voices rises from the trade show floor to the press room.