Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

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.

Victoria Tea Festival – 5th Annual

[ February 12, 2011 to February 13, 2011. February 12, 2011 to February 13, 2011. ] About the Victoria Tea Festival: Tea experts will be there to discuss tea trends and serving suggestions. Local bakeries, chocolatiers and restaurants will provide tastes and recommendations for food pairings. ~ The Seattle Times

Tea Certification by STI

[ January 18, 2011; January 19, 2011; ] The Specialty Tea Institute’s educational program is part of the most significant STI initiative ever undertaken and represents the major learning tool and achievement program in the specialty tea industry. If you are an aspiring tea sommelier, tea specialist, want to make better buying decisions for your business or need more information on Tea, these classes are for you!

36th Annual Fancy Food Show

[ January 16, 2011; January 17, 2011; January 18, 2011; ] The Winter Fancy Food Show has the hottest food trends, newest products and best networking opportunities in the specialty food trade. Open to the Specialty Food Industry – food and beverage and other.

Tea Scarf Fashionista

Tea Dyed Scarves and Accessories
Tea Dyed Tees offers “personalized gifts, tea party favors, tea shirts for your group, specialty items for your tea room/tea shop, or your own custom project ideas”.

Lundberg Rice at CGoodThings

Lundberg Rice, Richvale, CA, is the top grower and supplier in the natural foods market. It’s natural brown rice may be the best seller however it’s gluten-free pasta products are delicious, too.

Cuppa Countess New Gourmet Guide

The recipe collection, 17-76 Tea Party Award Winning Recipes (Tastes of Home, Colours of the Past), a Cuppa Countess Gourmet Guide, is ready for Christmas delivery and holiday gift giving.

Christmas and Holiday Teas 2010 – 1

[ November 16, 2010 to January 16, 2011. ] Christmas and Holiday Teas – Winter Wonderland Teas at the Lavender Tea House in Sherwood, Oregon, announces its winter holiday teas for 2010. With dates of November 16 through January 16, tea parties (and repeat tea parties) can take your family and friends for special tea party occasions through the 2011 New Year.

Some Herbal Teas Are “Unsafe”

BBC News Health reports that some herbal teas promoted as weight loss aids or anti-obesity drugs were recalled in Europe in January, 2010 and recalled in the USA in September, 2010. Diet Drug Sibutramine is Deemed Unsafe.

Weight Control Means Better Education

Registered dietician, Diane Dressel, program coordinator of weight management services at Luther Midelfort, shares facts about nutrition in a new series of online videos called “Food for Thought.”

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