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Traditional Tibetan dance
2008-02-29 16:20:00
Hi everyone! In this video you can see The Tibetan Dance and Drama Group preforming a traditional dance of the Tea offering ceremony at the Festival of Tibet and Himalayan People at the Pagode of Vincennes in Paris.
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Olive leaf tea
2008-02-12 21:14:00
Olive leaf is believed to be rich in the antioxidant oleuropein, as well as several flavonoids.Olive leaf is commonly used to fight colds and flu, yeast infections, and viral infections such as the hard-to-treat Epstein-Barr disease, shingles and herpes. Olive leaf is also good for the heart. Olive leaf has shown to reduce low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol. Researchers have found that olive leaf lowers blood pressure and increase blood flow by relaxing the arteries.How to prepare Olive leaf tea?Pour 5 oz of hot water over 7-8 grams (about 2 tea spoons) of crushed Olive leaf. Steep for 30 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups of Olive leaf tea daily.There is no info on overdosage. No harmful effects are known.
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Tereré
2008-02-03 11:02:00
Tereré is an infusion made of yerba mate (erva mate). It is prepared with cold water and in a slightly large vessel. It exists in Paraguay, northeastern and southern and western Brazil.In Paraguay people prepare it water infused herbs like mint or lemongrass. In northeastern Argentina and Brazil fruit juices are added to Tereré. Argentinians add lime and orange juices. In Brazil lime and pineapple are added.In Argentina Tereré with juice is called "Tereré ruso" (Russian Tereré) because this practice is more common with Slavic immigrants.Tereré was invented by the Guaraní Indians who lived in Paraguay and western Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul).People usually prepare one jar of natural water and a "cuia" (Portuguese) / "guampa" (Spanish) with a "bomba" (Portuguese) / "bombilla" (Spanish) which is shared among the group of people.Look at the next photo...you see a cuia/guampa containing Tereré.

Mr. and Mrs. polar bear
2008-01-28 11:11:00
Andy Titcomb, from Cornwall, England, has been making teapots since 1983 when he parted company with Paul Cardew and Sunshine Ceramics. Each teapot is designed, made and decorated by him alone...Here you can see two of his works...:)For those interested, more info about Andy Titcomb's works can be found at andy.titcomb@earthling.net or you can write to him to Lavender Cottage St.Mabyn Cornwall PL30 3BL England.
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Aeroplane teapot
2008-01-20 09:39:00
Aeroplane Teapot s were made to celebrate the achievments of first pilots. It was often presented to pilots when they got their aero licence. Such teapots were very popular so their production continued into the 1940s.On the following photo you can see a classic James Sadler teapot "The Aeroplane" from the 1930s.
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Tea cosy
2008-01-16 09:54:00
A tea cosy (or as Americans would say tea cozy) is a cover for a teapot, usually made of cloth or wool. It is used to insulate the tea, keeping it warm while it brews. Tea cosies have become popular in the world of fiction with the 1997 book The Haunted Tea-Cosy: A Dispirited and Distasteful Diversion for Christmas by Edward Gorey.Let me finish this post with a joke by comedian Bill Connoly - "Never trust a man who, when left alone with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on!" Why? The British-style hand-knitted cosies often resemble woolen hats...

Garlic tea
2008-01-13 08:27:00
It's winter. Many people cough or have cold. So, here is a recipe for Garlic tea. I read that in countries like Mexico or Spain it is quite popular to fight the mentioned health problems.Here it goes...Preparea) 3 cups of waterb) 3 gloves of garlic - cut them in halfc) half cup of honeyd) half cup of fresh lemon juiceHeat 3 cups of water and 3 garlic gloves to a boil. Turn off the heat and add half cup of honey and half cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain.Sip half cup...2-3 times a day. Put the drink in refrigerator so you can use it next day.

Gaiwan
2008-01-09 16:36:00
A gaiwan or gai wan ("lidded bowl") is a Chinese covered bowl used for the infusion and drinking tea. It is also known as gaibei ("lidded cup") or juzhong ("hot-steeping vessel").Tea experts think that the gaiwan is a great way to brew teas with delicate flavours and aromas, such as green tea and white tea. Gaiwan is also used for preparation of oolong infusions beacuase they can be infused several time. Still, you can use gaiwan for any type of tea.The gaiwan is also important in tea tasting because of its open and glazed surfaces. The gaiwan consists of a saucer, bowl, and lid. The gaiwan itself can be made from myriad materials, from porcelain to glass. Gaiwans made from Yixing clay or jade are especially valued by collectors.In the folowing video you can see preparation of oolong tea with gaiwan.

Happy New Year
2008-01-01 14:15:00
Well, yet another new year has started. I hope you had a lovely celebration.I wish all my readers lot of happy moments in 2008!!! Have fun, enjoy your cup of tea...:)
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Suutei Tsai
2007-12-29 09:49:00
Suutei Tsai or Salty Tea is a traditional drink from Mongolia. How to prepare it?You'll need...1 litre water 1 teaspoon salt (to taste) 1 tablespoon green tea 1 litre milk Boil the water, add tea and salt. Add the milk and boil again.

Merry Christmas
2007-12-25 09:21:00
Merry Christmas to all readers of my blog!!!
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Tea and snow
2007-12-18 10:31:00
Few days ago we got little bit of snow...not much...just enough to "paint" the landscape. Maybe it'll survive until Christmas. The following print is called "Tea house at Koishikawa The morning after a snowfall".It's made by Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849). I hope you'll like it.
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International Tea day
2007-12-15 09:40:00
On every December 15 tea-producing countries across the World observe International Tea day to draw attention of governments and citizens on the impacts of tea trade on workers, small growers, consumers and the industry.The International Tea day has been observed since 2005.

About enjoying a good cup of tea
2007-12-09 09:17:00
Thich Nhat Hanh, The Vietnamese Buddhist monk and philosopher, writes about enjoying a good cup of tea...You must be completely awake in the present to enjoy the tea.Only in the awareness of the present,can your hands feel the pleasant warmth of the cup.Only in the present, can you savor the aroma,taste the sweetness,appreciate the delicacy.If you are ruminating about the past,or worrying about the future,you will completely miss the experience of enjoying the cup of tea.You will look down at the cup,and the tea will be gone. Life is like that.If you are not fully present,you will look around and it will be gone.You will have missed the feel,the aroma,the delicacy and beauty of life.It will seem to be speeding past you.The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not even here yet.Plan for it,but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless.When you stop ruminating about what has already happened,when you stop worrying about what might never happ...
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Puppet that serves tea
2007-12-07 09:41:00
Room puppets were toys of Japanese lords and rich merchants during the Edo period. The tea-serving puppet (Chahakobi Ningyo) was designed to bring tea to guests. It was used as kind of encouragement to get the conversation going. The host places a tea cup on the tray held by the doll and that way activates its mechanism to move it forward. The puppet stops when the guest picks up the tea cup, lifting the weight from the tray. When the cup is put back on the tray, the doll turns around and walks back to its starting position.
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Tea for three
2007-12-06 16:24:00
Tea for three is a painting by Henri Matisse (December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954).He was a French painter, sculptor and lithographer. This painting is now kept in the Hermitage in Sankt Peterburg, Russia.

Tea in pancake rolls
2007-12-05 11:17:00
Ingredients:1 Tablespoon green tea leaves1/2 pound (227 grams) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon corn oil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup waterPreparation:1. Pulverize half of the tea leaves with a grinder or a rolling pin.2. Brew the rest with 1/2 cup of water for three minutes, then cool to lukewarm.3. Mix the flour and as much brewed tea as kneaded to make a dough. Knead well then make it into the shape of a cigar and press it flat, then roll it into a rectangular shape. Cit into quarters.4. Heat the oil and pan fry one or two until lightly browned, then quickly put them on a plate and fry the rest. Sprinkle them with the rest of the tea leaves and the sugar and roll each one loosely.5. Cut each of them on an angle into one inch (about 2,5 cm) pieces and serve.
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Few more tea quotes
2007-12-03 12:00:00
tea leavestea lovesloves tealives tealeaves tea?never.Uniek SwainDrink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Thich Nat HahnI'm not interested in immortality but only in tea flavour. Lu Tung
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Yunnan Gold
2007-11-30 09:16:00
Yunnan Gold (Golden Yunnan, Dian Hong) is one of world's best black teas. It is produced in Chinese Yunan ("south of the clouds") region located in the far southwestern corner of the country.Yunnan Gold tea leaves are small, tighty rolled and of golden-brown colour. And the taste...Well, it is rich with a hint of sweet malty flavour.How to brew it? It is recommended to use purple clay or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves per every 150 ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at about 100° C for the first and second brewing. In further brewing gradually increase steeping time and water temperature. For those who prefer milk with tea...just add 10 to 15 ml of dairy milk and stir...
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Saenggang Cha
2007-11-28 09:56:00
Saenggang Cha is a tea made from ginger root. The ginger root is washed and sliced without peeling. The sliced ginger root is stored in honey for few weeks. To make the tea add the ginger root in hot water.Saenggang Cha is used to prevent colds and to aid digestion. It also has remedial effect for those suffering from diarrhea and stomachache due to low body temperature.Saenggang Cha helps people how have low body temperature due to bad circulation. This tea should not be drank by person who has a gastric ulcer.

Tea-shirt
2007-11-27 16:01:00
Is it a tea-shirt or t-shirt? Well, see for yourself. The video is in French but I believe no translation is needed. Have fun!!!Les OGM : Le tea-shirtUploaded by delpechmode
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Danggwi cha
2007-11-25 09:42:00
Danggwi cha is a tea made from boiling a dried root Korean angelica or an angelica gigas nakai (look at the photo). The dried root of Korean angelica is gently boiled in water for a few hours. Sometimes, ginger root can be added for preference when boiled.Korean angelica is often called ginseng for woman. Thus, it is good for (white) leucorrhoea and postpartum care. If consumed for a long time, it can remedy cold fingers or toes. But, it should not be used for someone who has diarrhea.

Grog
2007-11-23 09:32:00
Here is a recipe for Grog which includes tea...Melt sugar (the amount depends on your taste) in a glass of freshly made strong tea.Add a teaspoon of cognac and a tablespoon of rum. Serve hot.

Jamaica and Hibiscus tea
2007-11-22 11:30:00
The infusion made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) flower is called "jamaica" when it is served as a cold drink and "hibiscus tea" when it is served hot.Jamaica is a drink popular in Southern California, Mexico and Central America. There it is called Agua de Jamaica. It has cranberry-like flavour. It is good for people who have tendency toward water retention. It is a mild diuretic. Jamaica is prepared by steeping calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa in boiling water, straining the mixture, pressing the calyces (to squeeze all the juice out), adding sugar, and stirring. The drink is served chilled.Hibiscus tea or Karkade (pronounced "Kar-kah-day") is a sweet tea. Karabe is an Arabic word for Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle). It can be served served hot or chilled with ice. Then it is often called Einab. Karkade is very popular in North Africa.In Thailand people use Roselle to make a tea which is believed to reduce cholesterol. Roselle can be used to make kind of wine. There it is combi...

Lei Cha
2007-11-21 09:44:00
Lei Cha (literally "pounded tea") is a tea made by the Hakkas in China. Hakkas are a subgroup of the Han Chinese people who live predominantly in the provinces of Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Fujian in China. They migrated from Northern and Central China centuries ago. Lei Cha is made as mixture of tea leaves (mainly Green tea or Oolong), roasted peanuts, mung beans and sesame.Lei cha is served in a cup with a chopstick. Person can use the chopstick to stir the ingredients in the cup.Lei cha is traditionally a savory drink. But nowdays it is usually drank sweet.

Kuma Saza tea
2007-11-20 13:28:00
Kuma Saza tea is the bamboo leaf tea made in Wakkanai, which is located at the northernmost part of Japanese Hokkaido island. Kuma Saza tea is of green colour. It is light in taste. Its taste is similar to that of green tea but a bit lighter.This tea is alkaline and rich in amino acids and vitamins. It is good for those who have digestion problems or for those who want to "cleanse" their liver after drinking lot of alcohol.

Ku Ding Cha
2007-11-19 14:34:00
Ku Ding Cha is a beverage which is consumed in China as an alternative toordinary green tea. Word Ku means bitter because of its initial taste. Ding is a Chinese characterthat is similar to a spike...Dried leaves used to prepare this beverage are long, narrow nail-like when twisted...Leaves are often formed into balls or rolls.Some 90% of Ku Ding Cha in China is from an Ilex species - mainly Ilex kudincha. Ku Ding Cha contains triterpene glycosides (saponins), polyphenols and flavonoids.Ku Ding Cha promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, lowers blood lipids (including cholesterol). It is also believed that it can prevent deterioration of the heart and brain funtction and help to control body weight.

Yuja-cha
2007-11-16 16:28:00
Here in Croatia it is rather cold now...A perfect time to get flu or something like this. Here is a short description of a simple Korean tea....It is called Yuja-cha or Citron tea. It is very easy to prepare....Slice the lemon in thiny slices...put those slices in honey...And finally put them into boiling water...Enjoy this sweet-sour lemon-yellow drink. It is very rich in vitamin C and it helps in fighting against flu.

How not to repair a broken teapot....
2007-11-15 10:20:00
This photo show how not to repair your broken teapot...:)))
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Tea in East Frisia
2007-11-14 14:52:00
East Frisia (German Osfriesland) is a coastal region in the northwest of the German federal state of Lower Saxony.East Frisia is known for its consumption of tea and its tea culture. Strong black tea is served on every occasion...with breakfast, mid-afternoon and mid-evening etc. As a sweetener for tea "kluntjes", a rock candy sugar is used. It melts slowly. Tea is usually served in traditional small cups with little cookies.Tea in East Frisia has also a special version. Brown rum is mixed with kluntjes and left for several months. During winter this mixture is added to black tea. People believe that such tea cures headache, stomach problems, stress etc.
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