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Cool Off With Freshly Brewed Iced Teas!
by Danielle Beaudette
About half of the American population drinks tea each day and about 85% of this tea is iced. Globally, tea is the most widely consumed beverage, only second to water. So it is no surprise that the food celebration calendars have dedicated the month of June as National Iced Tea Month!
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Stepping Out
by Ann Bilowz
In between the busy weekend chores, it’s nice to slip out of town on a beautiful spring afternoon. So off to the Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline, NH we went where Danielle Beaudette was hosting her Annual Summer Garden Gathering with a noontime Japanese tea ceremony. The Kaji Aso Studio did the tea honors …
The Fine Art of Making Whole Leaf Tea
by Danielle Beaudette
We enjoy this incredible brew on a daily basis, but do you really know how the leaf gets from the field to the cup? The story of tea has been clad in mystery, since it was first discovered around 5000 years ago. Emperor Shen Nong, while scouting the far reaching lands of China for medicinal herbs, …
Stuck On Tea
by Ann Bilowz
It’s about that time when a heads-up for fertilizing your lawns, pruning your ornamentals or penning a quick design tip for your spring pathways should be found within these blog pages but I’m still stuck on tea! As I sip on my coffee, (I’m not a morning tea drinker) I find myself back on …
Tea Is As Good On You As It Is In You!
by Danielle Beaudette
We all enjoy drinking whole leaf teas for their natural health benefits and delicious taste. But tea isn’t just for enjoying as a beverage. Many fine chefs around the world are cooking with tea to promote healthy eating, and quality skin care companies are promoting tea as one of the key ingr …
A Good Cuppa Tea
by Casey Anderson
So the stress of the morning commute and the cold weather is giving you the blues and making you a little anxious. Take a moment and a deep breath, and according to an article by Helen Saberi in Tea a Global History, English grandmothers say, a good cuppa tea puts the world to right.
Tea has been …
Indian Cultural Series
By Jen Richman
Wilmington Memorial Library is promoting South Asian culture through a series of free India-related events it is hosting through the month of February. Beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through Feb. 28, seven events will focus on several aspects of Indian culture. The series kicks off on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. wi …
Cooking With Tea: A Healthy Option
by Danielle Beaudette
The fall awakens our senses to the vibrant colors transforming the trees and the sounds of fallen leaves beneath our feet. This is the time to enjoy the outdoors and all that autumn in New England has to offer. Be sure to hydrate yourself with a travel mug filled with steaming tea as you set out on …
What’s In Your Iced Tea?
by Danielle Beaudette
We’ve heard about the numerous health benefits that tea offers. What we may not be aware of is that with the growing number of choices for our favorite summer beverage, many may not live up to these benefits. Preparing your own freshly brewed iced tea is simple, and looking back through history, …
Tea – Health Benefits
by Danielle Beaudette
January is National Hot Tea Month, and a time when eating and drinking healthy is on everyone’s mind. With cold and flu season upon us, it is even more important to know what we are putting into our bodies. So why focus on tea? Tea’s history dates back over 5,000 years. It was first use …