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Tea

  • I Did a Thing

    It Threw Me Off My Balance Tea. It’s my all-time favorite beverage. Given a  choice between tea and the finest champagne, I’ll take my cuppa every time. I also like a nice game of football. And by football, I mean what the rest of the world calls soccer, not that silly American game where you Continue reading

  • Cochin Masala Chai Tea

    To truly appreciate this lovely tea, you have to understand a couple of things about tea. First, this particular type, a blend of tea leaves and spices, is not called “Chai.” Chai is simply a Hindi word meaning “tea.” This, in turn, is taken from the Chinese word “cha,” which also means “tea.” Strictly speaking, Continue reading

  • Bewley’s Tea

    Real Irish Tea! A few days ago I wrote about Bewley’s Dublin Morning blend of tea. (Sorry, this post was lost in the transition.) Now that I’ve had several mugs of it, I’m ready to give you my opinion. I like it. I was looking for an alternative to my usual brew: Twining’s Irish Breakfast Continue reading

  • My New Coffeepot

    I’ve been a big fan of pourover coffee for about a year. The term “pourover” refers not to any particular style of coffee but rather to a method of brewing it. While the process is quite simple, the whys and wherefores behind it are rather complex. An excellent and in-depth look are the reasons can Continue reading