Tea Briefings at the Tea Embassy

Just finished our newest video on preparing Matcha green tea. We had the honor of hosting Rebecca Cragg from Camellia Teas of Ottawa in June to demonstrate the Japanese Tea Ceremony. During her visit Rebecca offered a demonstration on how to prepare matcha green tea. Please enjoy Rebecca’s elegant teaching as she gives a brief instruction on making matcha green tea. Check it out and pass it on!

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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.

Tea on the House
I have to admit, I’m one of those people that is on the look out for a great deal. I really love quality and VALUE. When I love something, I tell my friends about it and introduce them, like most of us do with something we love. So, I want to first of all thank you for supporting us. We love and appreciate you! Second, I want to offer you some free tea when you introduce a friend to us! Bring them to our store and enjoy aTasting Cup on the house for bringing them. Hang out in our beautiful historical home, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, while savoring one of your favorite teas. Looking forward to seeing you in soon! - Jonathan

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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
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