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This morning I was in a hurry, so I bought breakfast at 7-11.  I would advise against this, because doing so gives one a stomachache almost immediately.  Jonathan suggested that I have a cup of our Ginger Pu-Erh to settle my stomach, so I brewed an entire pot, so it could serve as one of our three sample teas today.  I had never tried this tea before, and was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoy it very much.  I like ginger, but many times I find foods and teas that contain it to have too much ginger.  This was not the case with the Ginger Pu-Erh—there is just the right amount of spice in this tea.  Also, I found that the Pu-Erh itself is not near as earthy as I’d been led to believe.  Folks have been known to say Pu-Erh teas “taste like dirt,” but I couldn’t disagree more.  It’s really quite smooth.  If you haven’t tried it yet, come in today and find a new favorite tea, as I have this AM.

Chocolate Almond Cookie:  Delicious black tea blended with orange peels, cocoa, coconut, almond bits, peanut bits, rose blossoms, and flavoring.

Ginger Pu-Erh:  All natural, organic and fair trade delightful blend of the earthy and sweet Pu-Erh from Yunnan, China blended with organic ginger bits. The ginger pairs well with the naturally sweet taste of pu-erh.

Blue Spring:  Oolong tea grown in Anshi, Fujian Province. The same leaves can be re-steeped several times for multiple infusions.

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I really like the new Aladdin Travel Mug with a drop-down infuser basket. There are so many things I like about this mug, it’s hard for me to begin. When I first saw it at another store, I was immediately attracted to the friendly green top (also comes in a teal blue) and grabbed it off the shelf to play with it to see if it really worked. The lever on the side of the top drops the infuser basket into the liquid. Just pull the lever back when you’ve finished infusing your tea without ever opening the screw top, and you’re ready to drink.

I’m impressed with the infuser, the finest screen I’ve seen in a travel infuser, even works with Rooibos. The double layered mug is made of BPA-free copolyester plastic and keeps the tea hot for about an hour, then warms down. I’m enjoying steeping tea, then drinking it as iced tea as the day gets hotter. Then resteeping it with fresh water. There is a flip top you open to drink. We tested it and it does not leak at all. I even dropped it at my home and was impressed that I hadn’t created a big mess.

Can you believe it’s even dishwasher safe and microwavable and only costs
$17.99.

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If you are both a bargain-hunter and a fan of white tea, today is the day you should drop by Tea Embassy.  The white tea we are sampling today, Pai Mu Tan, is a steal at six bucks an ounce.  If you’re like me, and haven’t quite made the jump to white tea yet, you should know that white tea’s health benefits are numerous, primarily because of its high concentration of antioxidants.  Stop by our 1872 structure in downtown Austin and try a cup for free.

Tippy Assam:  Golden-tipped, smooth Assam blend, brews smoothly weak or strong. Decafs well. At five minutes: full-bodied, brisk and bold.

Pai Mu Tan:  White peony tea from China.

Chocolate Ginger Rooibos:  South African herbal tisane, flavored with chocolate and ginger. A tasty and healthful infusion. 

Iced tea.  It’s a summertime staple.  If you’re looking for a premium quality tea to ice at home, today is your day at Tea Embassy, because the black tea we’re sampling is perfect for that.  I’ve been chilling a lot of teas at home lately, and after tasting Black Currant this morning, I know I have another flavor to steep and then refrigerate at home.  Also, the rooibos blend we’re sampling today would be great chilled, as well.

Black Currant:  Grapy, currant-flavored, full-bodied black tea. Makes a great iced tea as well as a great afternoon hot tea.

Formosa Oolong:  Peachy Oolong. Everyone likes this tea. Nice afternoon tea.

Tropical Sunrise Rooibos:  This flavored Rooibos blends fruity tropical flavors with hints of spicy cinnamon and red pepper. This naturally caffeine free herbal tisane is great hot or iced. The blend contains rooibos, apple bits, orange peels, ginger bits, cinnamon sticks, lemongrass, grated coconuts, red pepper, cardamom, flavoring cornflower blossoms, and red currants.

Most people don’t expect a woman to be blogging about “Men and Tea.” But, the first people to have influenced me the most about tea have been men, including my husband, three sons, step father (who lived to be 100) and my father-in-law. Tea never seemed like a girly thing to me. Just a civilized, special time. During the last 40 years, as I experienced hundreds of “afternoon teas,” in fancy hotels, museums, tea rooms, cafes all over the world, there were always men involved. If they weren’t enjoying the tea with us, they were serving or preparing the tea for us.

Fifty percent of our customers at the Tea Embassy are men. In fact, they usually purchase the most expensive teas. I think more and more men are coming out of the woodwork, openly enjoying their travel mugs of tea or even their teacups.

So during the celebration of Father’s Day, let me suggest that tea is a great gift for fathers. How about a travette teapot, some Tea Embassy tea and the Story of Tea or Tea Lovers Treasury. You could add a gift certificate for Afternoon Tea at the Driskill Hotel as they begin serving again every Friday or take your dad to the Steeping Room at the Domain.  —Carol

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Today’s selection of free sample teas includes an Earl Grey.  Earl Grey is a relatively new tea, it being only about 200 years old.  It was named for an 1830s-era British prime minister, who received a gift of tea flavored with bergamot oil.  If you’re an Earl Grey drinker, come in today and try a cup.  If you’re not an Earl Grey drinker, come in anyway!  We’d love to chat with you over a cup of one of our other two sample teas.

Manhattan Earl Grey:  This floral Earl Grey tea is blended with black tea, bergamot taste, sunflower blossoms, flavoring, and mallow blossoms.

Green Treasures:  Blend of five different Japanese green teas, strawberry bits, and red currants.

Hook ‘Em Horns:  Naturally caffeine free herbal blend of apple bits, hibiscus, rosehips, orange, and lemon peels.

 One of the amazing things about tea is that every culture has its own expression and WAY to prepare and enjoy drinking tea. Whether you are in Morocco, drinking their strong Chinese Gunpowder green tea with fresh mint and heaps of sugar, or in Turkey’s beautiful Istanbul, enjoying some of theirfamous tea in a clear, curved glass as you look out from one continent to the other, each culture has its own expression. This month, we are featuring the Japanese Way of Tea or Chado. Come on June 20 for a special presentation of the ceremony (ticket required) and enjoy the free workshop afterwards on how to prepare Matcha, the Japanese green tea powder. We have a handful of tickets left, so get yours today, BUY NOW. Remember, tea takes time, relax and enjoy! -Jonathan