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Aged Oolong

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I attended an educational Zoom event last Tuesday evening provided by Tea Time Magazine and renowned tea historian, Bruce Richardson from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas in Kentucky. Although they touted this event as a “virtual tasting” and it was gently suggested you purchase 3 teas from Elmwood Inn to use during the event, there was… Continue reading Aged Oolong

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Scottish Sunday

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After a relatively mild day Saturday, a very chilly, but sunny Sunday morning greeted us with a thin glaze of ice on the stream and dozens of ducks. The sunshine certainly brightened up ones mood, but it was my choice of tea and tea ware that warmed my heart with fond memories of our trips… Continue reading Scottish Sunday

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Sunday Morning Oolong

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This past Sunday was another stunning, late summer morning and I enjoyed some special oolong out on the side deck with the goldfinches and hummingbirds. Tea time out on the deck The tea is from eteaket in Edinburgh, Scotland. We visited eteaket when we made our first of two trips to Scotland in 2013 .… Continue reading Sunday Morning Oolong

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Campfire In a Cup

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I love my strong, black teas and this Lapsang Souchong tea from the cozy eteaket tearoom and supplier in Scotland is a spectacular example of how the strength of a brew can transport you. Not only does it smell like a campfire is burning, the taste is as smooth as the smoke wafting through the… Continue reading Campfire In a Cup