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Swimming Dragon Yixing Teapot
Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 by Lizzie |
The Yixing Swimming Dragon Teapot is a part of the ancient culture of China. The special clay from which this teapot is made is called Zisha clay. "Zi" means purple, while "sha" means sand. Because of the porous nature of zisha clay, tea connoisseurs believe that each Yixing teapot should be dedicated to only one kind of tea. Over time, Yixing teapots develop a seasoning from repeated use, making the tea brewed from a well used teapot a special treat. |
Imperial Blooming Tea Collection
Posted Monday, October 6th, 2008 by Lizzie |
The practice of hand-tying leaves is an age-old Chinese art form that dates back to the Song Dynasty. Marie Antoinette received a gift of blooming tea from the Emperor himself and adored the tea as it revealed the mysterious flower hidden within. This Imperial Blooming Tea Collection includes 12 hand-tied blooming tea balls and 2 double walled glass tumblers. Make that special someone feel like a queen with this unusual gift. |
Hemp Tea Bag
Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 by Lizzie |
Use this Hemp Tea Bag from Mr. Natual for individual cups or a whole pot. Reusable, easy to load and empty, this tea bag will delight any tea drinker. Ok, I can hear all those catty remarks about hemp. But know this:
* Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper. * Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper. * Rudolph Diesel designed his engine to run on hemp oil. That's your history lesson for the day. Now grow up!
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Tea Time
Posted Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 by Layla |
Today is National Iced Tea Day. What better time of year to have a day dedicated to iced tea, with the thermometer climbing and summer is right around the corner. Nothing quenches your thirst quite like tea. So grab yourself a large glass of tea, sit back and relax. This Bodum Bistro Iced Tea Jug let you steep, serve and store iced tea or herbal brews in one container. |
