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86The Art of the Yixing Teapot
The history of the Yixing teapot is fascinating. During the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) the unique purple clay was discovered, and mined, around Lake Taihu. The beautiful tones of the fired pots became more distinctive with age and increased in popularity for the next four hundred years!
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78Penelope Barker: First American Woman Political Activist
Tea was a symbol of prosperity for colonial Americans, but for colonists like Penelope Barker the British went to far with the Tea Act of 1773. Inspired by the Boston Tea Party, Barker organized a protest of her own in Edenton, North Carolina,...
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75After the Boston Tea Party: Herbal Teas Suggested by Philo Aletheias on January 13, 1774
Drinking imported tea was virtually impossible in the American colonies after the Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773. One month later an article penned anonymously by Philo-Aletheias suggested 17 homegrown substitute blends for those colonists who missed the tea drinking ritual. Six of Philo's blends are described.
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85Cast Iron Teapots
Cast iron teapots originated in China and Japan and have become popular with many tea drinkers and collectors. A typical cast iron teapot is fairly small and has beautiful raised ornamentation on the outside...
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78Delicious Herbal Teas – Physical Benefits
This article is about the history of tea and health benefits of numerous teas. The list of teas includes varieties grown around the world listing the physical benefits of each variety.
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72Tea Education - Making the perfect cup of tea
Tea education is an article series that teaches all things tea! This article introduces the basic concepts of making your first cup of perfect tea!
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65How to Prepare Chamomile Tea
The blossoms of the Chamomile plant (Latin name: Matricaria recutita) have been used by ancient Egyptians for over 3,000 years for its pleasantly calming, comforting, and anti-imflamatory properties. Chamomile...
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72Girls Tea Party
My niece had a Tea Party theme for her 6th birhday. I helped with all of the party planning. This page features many of our Tea Party details as well as actual photos from the celebration.
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88Collecting and Using Brown Betty Teapots
The Brown Betty teapot is considered by most tea drinkers to brew the perfect cup of tea. History, buying guide, tips for use and care
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72Tips for Caring for a Bone China Teapot
A lovely bone china tea set brings splendor and charm to tea parties and luncheons in a way that nothing else can. Many times they are passed down from generation to generation because they are stunning pieces...
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