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Yixing Clay Teapots

Even seasoned tea-lovers may not have heard of the wonderful ceramic teapots made in the town of Yixing (pronounced “ee-shing”), China. The town is located about 120 miles northwest of Shanghai, and is considered to be the Pottery Capital of China. What makes the Yixing pots special is the “Zisha” clay is found in the hilly areas around Yixing and no where else. Zisha is often...

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“Memories in a Cup” – a poem by Evi Schumacher

Memories in a Cup The delicate taste and fragrant wisps, which arise from my cup, bring back memories of a day spend at the foot of Mt. Shasta Majestic, magic mountain, towering over the small town which lies just below it’s snowy flanks. New Age shops, Crystal Emporiums & Bookstores crowd the small Main Street. There, the tea shop at last, a treasure trove of fragrant brews. Each time we...

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Origins and Derivations of Words for Tea Excerpt from “The Story of Tea – A Cultural History and Drinking Guide” by Mary Lou and Robert J. Heiss

 Tea is historically recorded as being originally sourced from and shipped to the rest of the world from China. There were two major points of exit for Chinese tea in the mid-1600s, and local dialects provided the origins of the two main spellings and pronunciations for the words used to transliterate the Chinese character for tea; however, there are several ways that this character can be pronounced. The...

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Low Sugar, Gluten Free almond Power Bar

Serves: 24 Carbs Per Serving: 5 g Skill Level: Easy I made these and they turned out amazing. With massive amounts of protein, omegas 6 and 3′s as well as fiber, these power bars are low glycemic, low sugar, vegan, and gluten free. This recipe is very forgiving and can be varied quite a bit. You will find a little goes a long ways, they are very filling, and will sustain you though the morning. I...