Chris Giddings

Chris Giddings

Nov
09

Morning Tea #30 - Elaichi

Today’s cup is an Elaichi, Indian black tea from Tetley given to me by a coworker. Elaichi seems to
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Nov
08

Chinese Tea Mythology: The Big Red Robe

Da Hong Pao is a well known oolong tea from Wuyi Mountains of the Fujian province of China. There are
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Nov
08

Morning Tea #29 - Orange Spice

Today’s cup is an Orange Spice black tea from Stash Tea. Citrus and spice have been paired together in
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Nov
07

Chinese Tea Mythology: The Legend of Pu'erh

To many tea connoisseurs, the leaf is like a fine wine what with its colorful flavors, delightful scents and beautiful
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Nov
07

Morning Tea #28 - Ginger Green Tea

Today’s cup is an Organic and Fair Trade Ginger Green Tea from Hampstead Tea. Ginger has always been an
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Nov
04

Chinese Tea Mythology: Lung Ching - Dragonwell

Don’t anger the dragon… Dragon Well gets its name from a Chinese village of the same name: “Lung Ching”
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Nov
04

Morning Tea #27 - Mango Green Tea

Today’s cup is a Mango Green Tea from Touch Organic. As far as flavored green teas in tea bags
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Nov
03

Tea 101 - Storing Tea

One of the essential things you must know when it comes to tea…is how to store it.  Our precious
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Nov
03

Morning Tea #26 - Jasmine Green Tea

Today’s cup is a Jasmine Green Tea from Dils Tea / Tea Packs USA. This Jasmine Green Tea is lightly
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Nov
02

Chinese Tea Mythology: Bai Hao - White Fur Silver Needle

Worth its weight in gold… This tea is made from the unopened and pre-blossomed buds of the tea leaves.   They
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