Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

National Oatmeal Month

It’s National Hot Tea Month and we’ve been celebrating at the Fancy Food Show and Specialty Tea Institute Tea education classes in San Francisco. Tea rooms, tea bars and specialty tea companies across the nation hosted tea classes, tea tastings and special tea events. It’s also National Oatmeal Month – see Berry Berry Oatmeal Scone recipe.

Green Tea Helps Reduce Belly Fat

Santa should think twice about more cookies and milk (although I, too, am a cookieholic)! Green tea trims belly fat? New research shows that catechins, the nutrients in green tea, combined with exercise help trim fat bellies.

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Elephants in the Tea Garden

A herd of angry elephants from neighbouring forest wreaked havoc on a tea garden in Nagrakata block in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Wednesday.

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Earl Grey Cranberry Tea Bread Recipe

Earl Grey Cranberry Tea Bread Recipe – Earl Grey tea seems to always go well with fruits or citrus of any kind including oranges and cranberries. Any time of year is cranberry time and the new flavored dried cranberries are wonderful. Substitute Pomegranate or Blueberry Cranberries for a tweak, allow the bread to dry and then give it a sparse drizzly swiggle of royal icing.

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Herbal Teas Help Menstrual Cramps

While there are many different medications on the market to help menstrual cramps and all the unfortunate aches and pains that come with having a period, there are more natural, holistic ways to settle the discomfort within. In fact, herbal tea is not only soothing but is known to help alleviate some of the pain associated with menstruation. Here are some herbal teas that may help take a bit of the pain out of your period.

My Review of Adjustable Bib Apron, 27 inch

Originally submitted at KNG

Our Spun Poly aprons look. breathe and feel like 100% cotton; are stain resistant. color-fast and have great washability. No ironing. No shrinkage. Features – Heavy 7.5 oz. Spun Poly Twill – Three pockets – Adjustable neck strap – Finished size: 26in long. 27in wide

Adjustable Bib Apron, 27 inch

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Writing About Tea at World Tea Expo

Tea Magazines and Tea Blogs and World Tea Media
The merry cheery buzz of tea enthusiam is increasing on the World Tea Expo exhibition floor this morning as exhibitors prepare to share their tea knowledge, tea sources, and tea wares with businessess in attendance. If you’ve attended many trade shows, you know what I mean. It’s a sensual experience at any tea gathering from tea party to tea room to tea trade show. The pleasant hum of cheery voices rises from the trade show floor to the press room.

Kitchen TLC A Winner at World Tea Expo

2011 Baked Goods Winner – World Tea Expo

Tea Infused Scone and Shortbread Mixes by Kitchen T.L.C. (Tea Life, Chocolate) include these scone mixes: Buckin’ Chocolate Chip Chai, Strawberry Hibiscus and Earl Grey Cranberry. Shortbread mixes include: Orange Rooibos, Western Chai and Lavender Tisane.
They are amazing scone mixes even for those of use who usually bake from scratch.

From $0 to 2 Million in Tea $ales

Devotees of Bhakti Chai’s fresh, organic tea drinks include Whole Foods customers throughout the Rocky Mountain region, as well as those of local coffeehouses and retailers.

Bliss Tea’s Chocolate Brownie Scone Recipe

Bliss Tea, a New England tea company in New Hampshire, shared her Chocolate Brownie Scone Recipe with me this morning and here it is just for you! Enjoy!

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