We have received a couple of very complimentary mentions in lists of tea blogs recently. I mention them here, trying to avoid that unclean feeling that results from self-promotion. But we’re in really good company, so I feel justified in bringing the lists, and thus the other blogs that appear on the lists, to your attention. Additionally, I want to publicly thank the creators of the lists for including us on them.
The first list is by William I. Lengeman III, publisher of Tea Guy Speaks, which is a blog that you should read if you don’t already. His description of us, from the list Top Ten Tea Blogs is:
“Thoughts on a variety of tea-related topics from Cinnabar and assorted and sundry guest contributors.”
The second was compiled by Darren Spence of Wearetea.com, whose blog is called Tales From the Teashop. His description of us, from Top Ten Tea Blogs That Aren’t Trying To Sell You Something reads:
“These ladies have an encyclopaedic knowledge of tea combined with enthusiasm in abundance and a passion for storytelling. This blog should leave you informed and amused, which is no mean feat. And from what I can gather the girls have no affiliation whatsoever to a tea company.”
He is, of course correct in that we are entirely independent of any tea companies. I liked what Darren said about the list itself:
“I selected the following blogs because tea has become big business and as such tea companies purporting to be your friend are actually trying to sell you something. The following blogs (in alphabetical order) simply celebrate tea in all of its slightly quirky glory. Enjoy!”
In case you are curious, the photograph above is of the front of a glass Chinese tea thermos. It was in a window sill steeping some delicious JING Tea Mao Jian (Organic Jade Sword) green tea when I photographed it.
Possibly Related Posts:
- Dallying with Darjeeling
- Blog Carnival Number 8: choose a type of tea and write about how you brew it
- Not quite synesthesia
- Tea and Martial Arts
- Part III of the interview with Nigel Melican
Congratulations! And don’t worry…I don’t view you as “unclean” for a little self-plug here and there.
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Cinnabar Reply:
July 10th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Thank you!
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Left by Jason Witt on July 10th, 2009
Your exhibit looks truly fabulous. I wish I were close enough to Southern California to see it. I’ll publicize it in a blog post within the next week or two. It looks like you’ve taken the approach to tea and tea culture that I find most engaging.
And than you for your kind words and ongoing reading of our blog!
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Left by Cinnabar on July 18th, 2009