Author Archives: Teaman

Chatsford Teapots

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Teaman

If you have read here previously, you will know I’m rather fond of Chatsford teapots. They are my go to teapot for every day tea, and for special occasions as well. Out of curiosity, I did a web search this … Continue reading →

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Cold Brewed Iced Tea – the only way to go!

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Teaman

Updated for Summer of 2024 It’s summer again and summer requires iced tea.  The question is, what is the easiest way to make it. The traditional way is simple.  Brew a pot of hot tea, very strong, and pour it … Continue reading →

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Chatsford Teapot Lids

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Teaman

A recent check shows no lids available!  Either no recent shipments, or shippers are actually getting more careful 😉😉😉 not! Great News! Devotea.com is now offering replacement lids for the current generation of Chatsford teapots (production starting around the year … Continue reading →

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When you need a good teabag…

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Teaman

First of all I much prefer loose tea to teabags. Much more variety, better quality, and better flavor all point to loose tea. That said, teabags are sometimes simply more suitable to the task at hand. They are easier to … Continue reading →

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Why a good tea cozy is a smart buy!

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Teaman

If you are reading this, you probably enjoy hot tea at least as much as I do. Many ways of keeping tea hot have been proposed and are offered for sale on the internet, however, although they may keep your … Continue reading →

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I Miss Pristine Pottery

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Teaman

Update 2024 Checked once more with devotea.com and the Pristine lids are no more. Best bet now is shopping for a vintage (that is  a used) Pristine teapot. Update 2/20/19 I checked recently on the current stock of Pristine lids … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering an Old Friend

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Teaman

I brought home a package of Kenilworth Estate OP Ceylon Black Tea last weekend. It’s a tea I’ve enjoyed in the past, being one of the best known Sri Lankan estates, but for me, its been quite a while since … Continue reading →

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Coffee Shop Rant

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Teaman

I’ve got nothing against coffee shop owners personally.  We are just not on the same page when it comes to serving tea.  Most coffee shops, especially those big chains, go to great effort to provide freshly roasted, freshly ground, well … Continue reading →

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Easy tea or coffee for one!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Teaman

This year at the International Housewares Show I found a new way to brew tea or coffee for one.  While the idea has been around for a while, no one has done it quite as well as this company. The … 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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