Buy Tea Online: Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, White tea, Herbal tea and more! What is Tea? lesson #01 Two leaves and a bud Plucking tea Tea garden Welcome to the Beginners course of TeaClass. What is tea? How is it grown? Teas which are processed in the traditional fashion are called Orthodox teas. The other way of making tea is the Unorthodox method, of which the most common type is CTC (crush-tear-curl). What is in tea? How the leaves are processed will determine their final classification as black, green, etc. Although tea is one of the most enjoyed beverages worldwide, its culture can be very "local." review lesson >
Pu-erh Tea - Premium Chinese Teas - JAS eTea Afternoon Tea Recipes, High Tea Recipes, English/American High Tea, Tea party Tea Etiquette In order for one not to spill the hot liquid onto oneself, the proper way to hold the vessel of a cup with no handle is to place one’s thumb at the six o'clock position and one’s index and middle fingers at the twelve o'clock position, while gently raising one’s pinkie up for balance. Tea cups with a handle are held by placing one’s fingers to the front and back of the handle with one’s pinkie up again allows balance. Pinkie up does mean straight up in the air, but slightly tilted. Do not stir your tea, with your tea spoon, in sweeping circular motions. Milk is served with tea, not cream. When serving lemon with tea, lemon slices are preferable, not wedges.
Magic Matcha: From Tea Leaf to Green Tea to You | Samovarlife From Process to Ritual Mystery hovers over this magical tea. Although not the most popular of green teas, it is likely the most exotic. Matcha’s unique processing begins with a shade grown tea leaf, yielding an intensely green, chlorophyll infused leaf. Once dried, the leaves are pulverized to dust between two large granite plates. The magic of this tea is left to the user, making as big or as little ceremony as is necessary. From Ritual to Positive Human Sensation Enter the physical sensation of this tea. The ritual continues, even after the bowl is emptied. How to do it We believe this ritual is so important and valuable that we want to make it easy and approachable for all to enjoy: The Chawan (Bowl): We like a bowl that is functional, beautiful and dishwasher safe.Chasen (Whisk): Any kind of small whisk can be used, but we like the traditional matcha bamboo whisk. If you really want to go all out, make your own matcha with our matcha mill.
LUPICIA Fresh Tea Dragonwell Tea by Teavana This was another gift from HarpLady, my big sis. I love the name. It conjures up images of a well guarded by dragons or some such. In the water, it gave off a green scent—Like. . .oh, I don’t know, maybe GREEN tea ? P.S. How To Grow Tea Grow your own tea - can you do that? The short answer is yes. All tea comes from the same plant (Camellia sinensis) and you can grow your own, if you're so inclined. Now, if you have visions of popping some seeds in the dirt, picking tea leaves a few months later, steeping them and kicking back to marvel at your skill, hold on a minute. It's not quite that simple. If you're going to make a serious commitment to growing tea with the intention of one day harvesting and drinking it, there are a few things to consider. The other important point to consider is location, location, location or perhaps more specifically - climate, climate, climate. If you'd like to take a crack at growing tea plants from seed, look here and here for supplies. For some more pointers on growing your own tea plants, refer to the Hawaii Tea Society, whose members have been growing tea on the islands for a number of years. IQ Innovations 51552 Fine T 4-Cup Gourmet Tea Machine Zarafina Tea Maker Suite
Contract with America The Contract with America was introduced six weeks before the 1994 Congressional election, the first mid-term election of President Bill Clinton's Administration, and was signed by all but two of the Republican members of the House and all of the Party's non-incumbent Republican Congressional candidates. Proponents say the Contract was revolutionary in its commitment to offering specific legislation for a vote, describing in detail the precise plan of the Congressional Representatives, and marked the first time since 1918[citation needed] that a Congressional election had been run broadly on a national level. Furthermore, its provisions represented the view of many conservative Republicans on the issues of shrinking the size of government, promoting lower taxes and greater entrepreneurial activity, and both tort reform and welfare reform. Content of the Contract[edit] Government and Operational Reforms[edit] Major Policy Changes[edit] Implementation of the Contract[edit] In some cases (e.g.
22 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend Lend me a yuletide ear, ladies: I have the perfect homemade gift ideas for your boyfriend. Power tools, a ski pass and "Call of Duty: Black Ops" can be defined as homemade, right? No? As a man, I know guys can be difficult to buy gifts for during the holidays. We're either into the latest gadgets, extremely picky, or give no direction whatsoever. All this leaves you out on a limb and us wondering why Christmas is the most stressful time of the year. Truth is, you know what your boyfriend will use or toss. With this in mind, I've compiled the following list of 22 man-centric homemade Christmas gifts, each with a touch of inspiration, substance and heart. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A plain picture frame can be found for relatively cheap at Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Target and tons of other stores. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. If you have years of corporate presentation experience, harness your old buddy Powerpoint and meld photos with music, videos and animation, then burn it to a disc. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Homemade Gift Ideas For Boyfriend More homemade gift ideas for boyfriend! Have fun making your boyfriend a memorable gift. Here are some ideas for you: Wooden Face WristwatchMake a $7 watch look like a $1000 watch! Literary ClockTransform your boyfriend's favorite book into a clock. Homemade Gift Ideas For Boyfriend Fleece BlanketMaking a fleece blanket is easy. Make a Laptop BagLaptops can cost a lot of money. Homemade Meal and a Bottle of WineIf your boyfriend is always on the go give him a bottle of wine with an IOU for a home-cooked meal. Cookie JarBuy a big glass cookie jar and fill it with homemade cookies made by you! Favorite Coffee Buy a pound of his favorite coffee. Rice crispie treatsMake your boyfriend a pan of rice crispie treats. Movie Night PackagePut together a gift certificate to a video store, a microwave bucket of popcorn, canned nuts, soda & some candy. Make Him Laugh with a Knit CondomAre you "nuts" about knitting? Homemade BraceletMake him a manly bracelet. Share with your friends!
Marriage Humor Also see Domestic Engineering, Men and Women, Relationship Humor, and Parenting. All men are born free and equal. If they go and get married that's their own fault.American women expect to find in their husbands a perfection that English women only hope to find in their butlers. (W. Somerset Maugham)Before criticizing your wife's faults, you must remember it may have been these very defects which prevented her from getting a better husband that the one she married.Before marriage, a man will lie awake thinking about something you said; after marriage, he'll fall asleep before you finish saying it. A Long Life and a Merry One (Georgie Starbuck Gailbraith) Oh, women live longer than men, So clearly it's up to a wife To shield her protector, then, From the stress of domestic life. Yes, women live longer than men, Or that's what the experts say. Oh, Promise Me! (Nelda Wood Martin) Secret of a Happy Marriage (Ogden Nash) To My Mr. Household chores--changing moods, Sometimes strange, exotic foods.
38 Creative Gift Ideas Photo by Stock Photo How you spend your money is how you vote on what exists in the world. Having spent my entire Thanksgiving weekend organizing and de-cluttering my living space, I am a bit afraid of acquiring any more stuff. I mean, I love receiving and opening presents, it makes me feel special… but soon it becomes just another thing that I take for granted, while adding to the clutter at home. This year (and for all years after this), I’m advocating for no present exchanges amongst my circle of friends. Having said that, many of you are still ‘obligated’ to produce presents. I had way too much fun compiling this list, and I hope that some of these ideas bring many more smiles to the loved ones in your life. 1. Made of recycled rolled, shellac-dipped magazine strips! 2. Imagine sitting in a restaurant trying to have a conversation with someone, but the restaurant TV is annoying the heck out of you. 3. Turn surprise into laughter. 4. 5. 6. Ah, memories from the 80s. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.