Author Archives: Teaman

I Miss Pristine Pottery

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Teaman

I have a small collection of teapots. (all functional,  nothing funky.)  The workhorse in my stable is an old, 6 cup, English Pristine Pottery teapot in a matte navy blue.  Pristine was a unique English pottery.  They made almost exclusively … Continue reading →

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Cold Brewed Iced Tea – the only way to go!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Teaman

Summer has finally arrived in Minnesota (at least for a few days) and iced tea is the order of the day.  The question is, how to make it. The traditional way is simple.  Brew a pot of hot tea, very … Continue reading →

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Ginger Peach Tea

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Teaman

Over the weekend, a friend served me a large mug of Ginger Peach tea from devotea.com. I have to confess, flavored teas have never been high on my list of things to drink.  That said, I found the tea quite … Continue reading →

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The Tea Party

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Teaman

I’ll be the first to admit, being a small business owner tends to make one fiscally conservative.  After all, there is no shortage of people trying vigorously to help spend any money that isn’t already spent.  Suppliers, charities, the Feds, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Tea Jars

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Teaman

The tea jar is as ubiquitous in China as the travel mug is in the US.  The jar is typically available in polycarbonate, stainless steel, or glass, and includes a sealed cap and a removable filter screen. The idea is … Continue reading →

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Highland Blend

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Teaman

Highland Blend is a custom blend of Chinese and Indian teas offered at devotea.com. The dry tea has the look of a typical English Breakfast blend, but the similarity fades once the tea is brewed.  The aroma is earthy, like … Continue reading →

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t-sac tea filter review

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Teaman

The convenience of a teabag with you own favorite tea inside. Sounds like a great idea. Is it? The t-sac is a light weight bag made from unbleached filter paper. It comes in a range of sizes from single serving … Continue reading →

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Chatsford Teapots

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Teaman

The Chatsford teapot system was originally designed and patented by The London Teapot Company. Their unique method of incorporating a large nylon mesh infuser within the Chatsford teapot continues to make the Chatsford one of the best teapots for preparing … Continue reading →

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Royal Patrician Closed

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Teaman

Bad news for lovers of English made china teaware!  US importer Royal Patrician closed as of May 8th.  We still have some inventory left on the four patterns we carry.  If you’ve been thinking about buying or adding to a … Continue reading →

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TE3017 Welsh Morning

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Teaman

Welsh Morning is fundamentally an English Breakfast blend. Expect a cup with good body and a mix of Ceylon brightness with Assam maltiness. This blend is heavier on the malty side than typical packaged English Breakfast blends, though not as … Continue reading →

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