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We drink our daily cups of fine tea Asian-style—no milk, no sweetener, just clear, beautiful tea. We love our pretty porcelain tea cups and elegant mugs, but switching to a glass mug or cup makes a big difference in the visual appreciation of this beautiful beverage. Veneziano from Bodum, shown, is a double-walled glass cup…
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It can walk the walk on the grocery shelf, but can it “taste the taste?” Have a mineral water tasting party to find out. Photo courtesy Antipodes. Whether you’re looking for a zero-calorie way to get through the Academy Awards or a great way to entertain adults and kids in general, water is the way.…
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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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