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The 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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Tea Party Ideas - Spiced Tea Recipes

Tea, just like life, can be much better with a bit of extra spice. I hope you will enjoy these spiced tea recipes as much as I do!

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Penelope 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...

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Shawnee Pottery : Affordable Collectibles

Shawnee Pottery was the manufacturer of various types of household pottery from 1937 through 1961. The company created various types of kitchenware intended to be inexpensive, and for daily use. The Shawnee Pottery line was available in department stores like Woolworth's, Sears, and McCrory's.

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Brewing and Drinking Tea

Hot or cold, tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Learn about types of tea and how to best brew them.

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Charming Chintz Tea Sets: Pretty Patterns in Distinctive Tableware

Chintz tea sets have their own particular charm. For collectors, nothing beats owning a chintz tea set . . . or two.

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Buy a Tea Kettle Online

Buy a tea kettle online at discounted prices from major brands such as KitchenAid and Revere.

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Christmas Teapot Collectables

Teapots! That amazing vessel with a spout and handle! What is it about teapots that fascinate us? Could it be that since tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, the teapot has grown in popularity as...

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The History Of Tea And So Much More

Tea is certainly the most English of drinks, and it therefore comes as a surprise to know that it was first fashionable in Portugal long before it came to England. Although the healing powers of tea was...

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US History: The Great Depression

Much occurred in US History before and during the Great Depression. 4,000,000 people were left wandering the country, still looking for work in 1939. The New Deal did bring some relief.

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