The Tea Maestro
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Tippy Grade Assam – A Blender’s Favorite Tea
A question posed to me almost daily is “What’s your favorite tea?” For a tea buyer, there is no quick response to that seemingly-simple query. The answer depends upon where I am in the world, who’s joining me for tea, and the season or time of day. I often turn the table and pose a question… Read more
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Was Brick Tea Thrown Overboard at the Boston Tea Party?
Was brick tea thrown overboard at the Boston Tea Rebellion? The answer is NO. I sometimes see this myth mentioned in historical accounts of the Boston Tea Party. Worst of all, I’ve seen stacks of tea bricks for sale in the gift shops at historic sites with a narrative sign that says the East India… Read more
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