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As with spices, the flavor of tea deteriorates with time. Photo by Zsuzsanna Kilian | SXC. At the beginning of each year, have your own Boston Tea Party and dump all of your over-the-hill teas. The sniff test will tell you if the tea is past its prime: If there’s no wonderful tea aroma, there…
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If your coffee is too bitter, try different beans. Photo by Klaus Post | SXC. Some people enjoy the bitter quality of coffee; some wish it were a tad less bitter. The level of bitterness in coffee is a result of the bean variety, how it is processed and roasted, the brewing method, temperature and…
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Make your own flavored waters as a treat for yourself and your guests. Photo by Kelly Cline IST. Who needs bottled water—serve your guests an elegant pitcher of lemon cucumber water, evoking centuries past. 1. In a two-quart pitcher, cut half a cucumber into 1/8″ slices. If it’s a waxed cucumber, use a carrot peeler…
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Warm, comforting, and another way to enjoy gourmet chocolate. What could be better? Photo by Elton Lin. Purée a ripe banana and add it to hot chocolate. One banana is enough for two eight-ounce cups (it stretches further if you want just a little banana flavor). Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and a grind of fresh…
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Tea parties are fun—everyone always wonders why we don’t have more of them. If your goal is to see more of your friends and family this year, why not start a monthly tea party tradition? Tea is healthy entertaining—we’ve provided you with low-calorie options instead of all the pastries. But of course, have the scones…
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