Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Wulong Tea has been making its way around the world, slimming figures and improving the health and happiness of people everywhere. You may know of some teas and be a regular drinker of them yourself. But this is different in a lot of important ways, and people the world over are beginning to realize this.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Are you sick of dragging all that extra weight around on your body that serves no purpose but to make you feel worse about yourself than you really should? Do you suffer from stress and high blood pressure? Are you tired of being so tired all of the time? How about if you could tackle these problems head-on, and all at once?
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Organic Kombucha Tea is a sweet fermented tea that is made from mushrooms. Its recorded use dates back to the Qin Dynasty in China around 250 B.C., and by the early 1900’s, it had made its way out to Russia and Eastern Europe and had become rather popular.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Bone china is a type of porcelain was originally formulated in England in the seventeenth century as invention inspired by the fine porcelains that were being produced in China. Bone china consists of the normal mix of ingredients such as kaolin that make up porcelain, but with addition of bone ash (crushed bone powder usually made from cattle or other animal carcasses) hence its name.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Copper tea pots are prized for their functionality and durability. Copper can last for years with regular use and also is a know heat conducting material.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
The term “China” is a misnomer for porcelain in many cultures because porcelain was almost exclusively produced in China for hundreds of years until the seventeen century. It was then that tea drinking was introduced to the English and other European countries through trade and along with the trade of tea came delicate ornate Chinese tea pots renowned for their durability and function in spite of their beauty.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
The Magic Tea Pot is a famous fable usually acted out with an accompanying illusion that is popular with children because of its simplicity, bright colors and the telling of the story using the unique device of the “magic trick”. The story tells of a magic tea pot that is found at the base of a rainbow.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Cast iron tea pots are traditionally known as “tetsubin” are Japanese invention and are a central part of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The small iron pots are usually equipped with a small short spout, a lidded opening at the top for contents and a wide handle that spans across the top of the pot as opposed to other tea pots which sport a side handle.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Teapots became popular when the practice of consuming the liquid from brewed tea leaves as we know it as opposed grinding the leaves into a powder first came into existence in ancient China during the Ming dynasty. Initially crafted as crude unglazed clay pots with a handle and a spout, the true surge in the popularity of teapots in China and Japan came from the regard as tea as a purely medicinal beverage to one with ceremonial significance.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Anyone who has ever wanted to lose weight has wanted it off as quickly as possible. It is important to remember that the pounds that came on slowly will probably come off slowly as well. A consistent effort to practice healthy habits will yield permanent weight loss. The regular use of green tea may be a part of that effort; however, it is important not to assume it is a “miracle cure.”
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
The most important thing to remember when preparing the menu for a tea party is the formal nature of the event. Tea party sandwiches should be items that can be eaten with the fingers without falling apart. Some hosts and hostesses actually serve tea and coffee; therefore the menu items should compliment either of those beverages, if they are both present.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
Women of Victorian times were expected to be consummate hostesses. From an early age, they filled hope chests with the appropriate linens for future entertaining. Although the first tea set was tiny and the first “guests” were dolls and teddy bears, the practice of proper table etiquette was often initiated with young ladies by learning how to properly pour and serve tea. Chaperoned meetings with a prospective suitor for tea was an acceptable activity for a young woman, and local establishments hosted tea dances to provide opportunities for proper courtship.
Posted on 28 January 2009 by admin
While the mores of the time were very restrictive, few could argue that the Victorian era was not one of the most romantic times in our past. To recapture that spirit of gentility, men and women alike are holding tea parties using Victorian customs.
