Monthly Archives: May 2010

Tea and Health, simplified

May 28th, 2010
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I was at an inauspicious tea store a few weeks ago and they told me that I need to buy some of their ultra antioxidant super-blend of tea to help clear up my complexion. My immediate reaction was: screw you tea … Continue reading






How Much Water is In Your Mug?

May 20th, 2010
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I’m always eager to give a reason to drink more tea, and I found a great one: Water! Not the 6 ounces of hot beverage that are sitting on your desk, that’s nothing to the 42 liters* of water needed to grow and … Continue reading






A Treatise on Iced Tea

May 18th, 2010
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Near the end of my time in Taiwan, I went out with a few Taiwanese friends to an American style restaurant. Ally, my friend, nearly gagged on her iced tea. She shared her glass, which she described as “the worst tea ever made”. … Continue reading