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Archive for March, 2007

New Uses for Teaware

Posted by Colleen on March 12th, 2007

I was fiddling around in the kitchen last night, trying to pack a lunch for today, and I was lamenting the lack of any tiny tupperware that would let me take a bit of chevre in my bento this week.
I glanced up to the shelf above me and saw my white gongfu cups sitting there, [...]

Tea Review: Wuyi Oolong

Posted by Cinnabar on March 11th, 2007

A couple of weeks ago I bought a canister of Republic of Tea’s Wuyi Oolong. I didn’t have high expectations for it, but thought it would probably be pleasant at least and I was not disappointed. This is The Republic of Tea’s description:
Wuyi Oolong Full Leaf (1.75 oz)
The Cup of Poetry – This hand-picked tea [...]

Experiments with caffeine.

Posted by Colleen on March 9th, 2007

Things seem to be calming down, and my body is starting to tolerate caffeine just a little more. I’m being advised to hold out for a few more weeks just to be sure, but in the meantime, it doesn’t mean I’m not enjoying myself!
I’ve been able to drink several dark teas following a suggestion [...]

Pretty blue gongfu. (Teahouse Kuan Yin)

Posted by Colleen on March 3rd, 2007

We’ve started a tradition of going to the Teahouse Kuan Yin in Wallingford after meditation on Fridays. I’m so glad to finally get out there, because it’s a lovely little place with friendly staff and great tea. They offer each pot of tea on a tray with a tea cozy, a cup and [...]