Tea-for-One Sets

Stack up the tea fun with a tea-for-one set. Unstack it for your special tea moment. Decorative and useful, just like hubbies. Hee! See what I mean on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Tea Taste Terms Circus

How do you describe a taste using words? Well, when it comes to tea there’s a growing lexicon, including some confusing or downright silly terms. It’s a circus! See what I mean on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Iced Tea Roundup — Some Good Teas to Serve Chilled

Warmer temperatures have been popping up all over as the northern hemisphere of this planet we call home welcomes Spring. Fear not. Many of the teas you like hot also taste great chilled. I list a few of my favorites on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

A Bouquet in Your Teapot, Pt. III — Teas with Floral Aroma and Flavor

More about flowers and tea. Hope you didn’t miss parts I and II. This one shows you teas that will fill your senses with the scent and flavor of flowers without any flowers in them. See how on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

A Bouquet in Your Teapot, Pt. II — Herbals Made from Flowers

Getting too much caffeine? Need a tasty beverage to possibly help what ails you? Floral infusions (tisanes) to the rescue. A few to try as a start are listed on The Taste of English Tea Blog. [Note: Health claims abound, check with your doctor if you have any doubts.]

Tea and the Infuser Experiment

Yes, infusers can save the mess and fuss of straining your tea, but do you get a good steep from your pricey teas when using one? Check out the little experiment hubby and I did recently. It’s on the Taste of English Tea Blog.

A Bouquet in Your Teapot, Pt. I — Flowers in Your Tea

Flowers are great. Tea is tasty. Flowers + Tea is a heavenly combo. But which ones? Get a few ideas on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Mother’s Day Magic

Puzzling over what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Tired of the hackneyed choices of flowers, brunch, and jewelry? Tea gift baskets could be just the magic touch you’re looking for. See what I mean on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Tea with Milk vs. Non-Dairy Creamer

Milk is part of the tea experience in many countries. It is for many tea drinkers in the U.S., too, but at offices it’s hard to have real milk, so non-dairy creamers have taken over. See how these two tea enhancers compare on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Tea Dilemma — “As Time Crawls By”

Time goes by so slowly when you’re waiting for the tea to steep. Patience, though. You don’t want to spoil the tea now. Read a good book, go for a walk, or… get a few ideas on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Chai Tea at the Indian Restaurant

Our love of Indian food is almost equal to our love of a spicy version of hot tea the Indians call simply “chai.” We’re trying our best to duplicate the taste at home. Get the scoop on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Collectible Sadler Teapots

Collectibles are all the rage, from the usual stamps and coins to the more unusual, such as cars, typewriters, and keychains. So why not collectible teapots? A company named Sadler creates designs with that in mind. Check ’em out on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Tea and the Long Commute

Those of you who work from home get the added advantage of being able to enjoy a wonderful tea, not the “office tea” available in your employer’s break room. Recently, I had to find a way to work onsite in an office and enjoy my fine teas on the job. Hubby to the rescue. Find out the solution on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

The Story of Walkers

Walkers, with their red tartan packages, have been providing teatime treats for over a century. I’ve enjoyed their shortbread for a decade-and-a-half. See what else they have to offer on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

The Benefits of Herbals

Teas are healthy, but so are herbal infusions (also called “tisanes” and misnamed by some as “teas”). Lemongrass is one that tastes especially good. There a lots more. Find out about some of the better-known ones on The English Tea Blog.

Tea & Food & Culture

How about some seaweed-tasting green tea with your hot dog? Or serve some at your next backyard Barbecue. Doesn’t sound tempting? Find out why that might be on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Does a Watched Tea Kettle Really Boil?

Watching paint dry is one way to kill time. Watching a tea kettle boil water is another. Hubby and I can say for sure, though, that it was an interesting experience. Get the results of our not-quite-scientific experiment on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Making Your Own Iced Tea

Warm weather is coming. Those of you who still have snow on the ground or who are watching rivers swollen by melting snow and heavy rains might doubt this, but it’s as inevitable as sunrise and sunset. Get the whys and wherefores on The English Tea Blog.

Little Yellow Teapot Announces His

Green Tea Extravaganza

Shortbread Showdown

There’s nothing like a tasty, fat-laden shortbread cookie to add a satisfying mouthful or two to your teatime. But which one do you choose? Get more info to make this important decision on The Taste of English Tea Blog.

Tea Tale — Yellow Bunny's Easter Teatime

Sunshine, warm temps, and daffodils make for a great Easter teatime setting, especially if you’re a little yellow bunny. Join him in the garden with his tea and treat, and share his adventure on The Taste of English Tea Blog.