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How Tea Cosies Changed the World

Be drawn into a world of creative passion with the vibrant designs featured in this follow-up to Really Wild Tea CosiesLoani Prior’s outrageous imagination has produced 24 new designs that transform the conventional tea cosy into a knitted piece of art. New tea designs include Lily of the Valley, Devilish, Spotted Gourd, Betty the Burlesque Dancer, Forest Bloom, and Starry Night. It’s not just about tea cosies though—readers can use the easy-to-follow instructions and try their hand at Loani’s knitted purse, or expand their skills with the double-knitted scarf. Full of humor, flair, and creativity, this book will delight and inspire adventurous knitters.

The Korean Way of Tea

Tea drinking is now a global pastime and a delectable variety of teas are much sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. In this meditative volume to understanding, appreciating and serving Korean tea, authors Brother Anthony of Taize© and Hong Kyeong-hee share their intimate knowledge of a cultural practice and art form, that at its core embraces universal principles of peace, refinement, and simplicity. The Korean Way of Tea is a rich and inviting text, accompanied by full-color photographs of the beauty of Korea, her architecture, nature and people. This introductory guide is a welcome addition for anyone interested in tea and its extraordinary contribution to the Korean cultural tradition.

The Tao of Tea, Black Mango Black Tea, Loose Leaf, 4 Ounce Tin

The Tao of Tea, Black Mango Black Tea, Loose Leaf contains Black Tea Leaves, calendula Flower Petals and Natural Mango Essence. Black Mango is a blend of fine 100 percent organic black tea from India, organic calendula flower petals and natural mango essence. Together, they blend to make a refreshing tea that can be enjoyed either warm or iced. Tea purists seek only the clean, clear and pure flavor of the leaf. This is because the unadulterated leaf has the capacity to provide an experience which has inspired many artists, musicians, philosophers and monks. Our company is based on this premise and offers great quality leaf that is fresh, flavorful and full of soul. Only a small portion of all tea made in the world comprises the ‘orthodox’ or full leaf style of processing. In addition, only a few tea areas remain where ‘old-style’ hand processing is still practiced from tea plants that grow wild or those that have been preserved for centuries. The Tao of Tea works primarily with tea growers that practice this true art of tea making.

Hale Tea Rooibos, Fruits of the Forest, 16-Ounce

Native only to the Cedarberg mountain region of South Africa, Rooibos or red bush tea comes from the Aspalathus Linearis plant. Rooibos is said to gain its rich mahogany color from the fresh mountain air and the hot African sun. Although not from the Camellia Senensis bush, Rooibos is processed in much the same way as the tea bush, has many properties similar to tea, and provides even better health benefits. This blend marries the tartness of plum with berry freshness for a brew that is not only healthy, but also flavorful. Fruits of the Forest rooibos creates a delicious experience using sweet orange peel, black currants and floral rose and sunflower petals. Hale Tea’s goal is to infuse the luxury and health benefits of gourmet loose tea into every day life.

The Tao of Tea, Royal Phoenix Oolong Tea, Loose Leaf, 2.5 Ounce Tin

In some areas of the Phoenix Mountains in Guangdong province, China, there are wild tea plants that remain a source for some of the best oolong teas in the world. Leaves from these old tea trees are prized for the flavor and full body. Making Royal Phoenix oolong invloves precise rolling and baking techniques to fully develop its characteristic texture and fragrance.

The Tao Of Tea Chai Mate Chai, 100% Organic, 3.5 Ounce Tin

Yerba Maté was discovered by the Guarani Indians, who believed it could cleanse and heal the spirit. Today millions enjoy it in South America. Maté is an evergreen plant of the holly family Ilex Paraguariensis. Research shows that Maté helps cope with stress and is beneficial for the nervous and immune systems. It contains vitamins, minerals, 15 amino acids and a high level of antioxidants. With the current popularity of Chai in the United States, many variations have evolved. This all organic blend is made with Maté, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. Cool, refreshing taste.

The Tao of Tea, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Loose Leaf, 2.5 Ounce Tin

The Tao of Tea, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Loose Leaf contains Oolong Tea Leaves. Gui Hua is the Chinese name for the fragrant osmanthus flower, which blossoms in the Phoenix Mountain area during tea season and is used in scenting this oolong. Tea purists seek only the clean, clear and pure flavor of the leaf. This is because the unadulterated leaf has the capacity to provide an experience which has inspired many artists, musicians, philosophers and monks. Our company is based on this premise and offers great quality leaf that is fresh, flavorful and full of soul. Only a small portion of all tea made in the world comprises the ‘orthodox’ or full leaf style of processing. In addition, only a few tea areas remain where ‘old-style’ hand processing is still practiced from tea plants that grow wild or those that have been preserved for centuries. The Tao of Tea works primarily with tea growers that practice this true art of tea making.

Breville BDC550XL The YouBrew Glass Drip Coffee Maker

Why the Breville YouBrew? Most drip machines simply drip water over the coffee grounds to make coffee, but coffee needs to be steeped in hot water for full-bodied taste. The Breville YouBrew began with the question: how do you brew the perfect cup of coffee from a drip coffee machine? The Breville YouBrew makes it possible for you to make your ideal cup of coffee with its unique coffee brewing system. In the single cup mode, the Breville YouBrew holds the coffee and water together for a stronger, more flavorful cup. The process is similar to how a French Press coffeemaker works, which allows the coffee and water to steep together for 4 minutes before drinking. This gives you more control over the flavor of your coffee. Simply choose your favorite bean and roast, choose your preferred strength, and choose your ideal flavor profile, and the YouBrew’s intelligent Brew IQ system does the rest. Your choice, your coffee nirvana, Breville’s YouBrew. This is how the Breville YouBrew stands apart: it simplifies coffee-making but still makes it possible for you to customize your perfect cup. A single-serve coffee machine that can multi-task Single-serve coffee machines have made brewing coffee more convenient, but many of them don’t offer much flexibility in cup size, steeping time, or the amount of grounds used (especially if you’re using pre-manufactured coffee pods). The YouBrew navigates all the variables that make the perfect cup of coffee, from customizing brew strength (by adjusting the amount of coffee grounds used) and flavor (by varying the steeping time) to measuring and heating the right amount of water. You’re also not limited to just one cup of coffee; the YouBrew can be used to brew both single-cup servings and multi-cup servings. The Breville YouBrew can brew from around 7.5 oz up to 12 cups of coffee, ensuring that you’ll never have more—or less—coffee than you need. No matter how much water or how many coffee beans you put in the machine, you can adjust the amount of coffee made since the YouBrew measures the volume of water and beans used before making each batch. No more arguments over the last cup, no more wasted coffee. You can brew into a cup, travel mug, or carafe—the YouBrew makes it easy no matter the size. Coffee how you like it… People who love coffee know what they love: whether it’s strong, bold, smooth, or delicate, coffee aficionados have their preferences. How can one coffee machine cater to their needs? The YouBrew allows you to adjust the strength and flavor profile of your single-cup serving. Seven different strength settings from mild to strong to intense and a choice of five different flavor profiles from light to bold give you more control over how much flavor is extracted from the grounds. Based on your preferences, the YouBrew adjusts the volume of coffee beans ground and the steeping time needed for your perfect cup. Don’t know what you like, or change your mind frequently? With the YouBrew, you can experiment with different strengths and flavors until you find the one that’s just right for you. …Coffee when you want it Some like it hot, some like it even hotter—and with the YouBrew thermal carafe, even coffee from the pot several hours old is still hot. Brew a pot when you get up and you can keep drinking it all morning. Not a morning person? The YouBrew can be programmed to start making coffee at a specific time, making it easy to get started in the morning. Simply program it the night before, make sure that it is full of water and coffee beans, and coffee will be waiting for you when you get up. The YouBrew’s built-in burr grinder measures out and grinds the amount of beans necessary for the size and strength that you’ve selected, so no matter when you brew it, your coffee is as fresh as possible (though it’s still an option to use pre-ground coffee, if that’s your preference). If you’re in a hurry when you’re making a carafe of coffee, the Brew Pause feature allows you to pour a cup for yourself in the middle of the brew cycle so you don’t have to wait for the whole carafe to finish. It’s coffee that’s ready to go when you are. Designed with the consumer in mind Save money with the YouBrew: the YouBrew was designed to deliver freshly brewed coffee with none of the added cost (or waste) of coffee pods, so it’s friendly to your pocket and the environment. The YouBrew is made from attractive stainless steel, making it not only durable but beautiful. Though taller than the average coffee machine to accommodate the burr grinder, the YouBrew can brew into a variety of cups, including tall travel mugs. And even with the YouBrew’s numerous options, it is easy to use. The blue back-lit LCD display is intuitive to use, showing size, strength, and flavor preferences in addition to the amount of water left in the reservoir and the time left until brewing is complete. The YouBrew is also easy to clean, reminding you to clean the filter and notifying you when it is necessary to go through the cleaning process of descaling. Coffee has never been simpler: enter your favorite settings and a fresh cup of coffee is literally a button push away. Click image to view larger. Product Features Built-in burr grinder grinds the perfect amount of beans for your preferred coffee strength, so your coffee is as fresh as possible every time you brew. A cleaning brush for cleaning the grinds chute (stored under the hopper), and a removable grinds catcher makes cleanup easy. Easy-fill water tank. Red float shows when the tank is full, and the amount of water in the tank is displayed on the LCD screen. LCD display with easy-to-understand graphics informs you of the phase of the brewing cycle (pre-heating, steeping, or brewing), counts down the brewing time, shows the amount of water in the tank, and notifies you if the machine needs to be cleaned. Single cup or carafe buttons allow you to choose the amount of coffee brewed, from around 7.5 oz. to 12 cups Adjustable brew strength and flavor profile, to tailor each cup to your specifications Autostart program allows you to program the YouBrew Glass to automatically start brewing your coffee in the morning Gold foil filter is included with the machine, but a paper filter can be used as well 12-cup glass carafe is included with the machine for larger servings. Built-in warming plate keeps the carafe warm after brewing. All the materials that come in contact with coffee or water are guaranteed to be BPA free Your coffee, your way You pick the beans and roast. The YouBrew’s integrated burr grinder grinds your choice of beans just prior to brewing for maximum freshness, flavor, and aroma—or you can turn the grinder off and use pre-ground coffee. You pick the size. When it comes to coffee size, oftentimes it’s one size fits none. The YouBrew offers you full flexibility: pick either a carafe (for entertaining) or brew directly into one cup (for one person). The Brew IQ system will intelligently choose the right amount of ground coffee and the right amount of water—at the right temperature—according to your preferences. You pick the brew strength and flavor profile. Pick your strength, choosing from seven settings from mild to intense to vary the amount of beans ground and used. Pick your flavor, choosing from five settings from light to bold, to vary the steeping time of the coffee and water.

The Book of Tea (Penguin Classics)

For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. The Book of Tea was originally written in English and sought to address the inchoate yearnings of disaffected Westerners. In a flash of inspiration, Okakura saw that the formal tea party as practiced in New England was a distant cousin of the Japanese tea ceremony, and that East and West had thus “met in the tea-cup.”

The Little Black Book of Tea (Little Black Books) (Little Black Book Series)

What’s hot? It’s tea, in all its delicious and dizzying varieties! ”The Essential Guide to All Things Tea” offers a brisk and full-bodied look at tea varieties and grades, teas of the world, and brewing basics, with recipes for tea drinks and accompaniments. 160 pages; 4-1/4 wide x 5-3/4 high; concealed wire-o binding; book lies flat for ease of use; elastic band place holder.

The Organic Coffee Co. OneCup, Decaf Gorilla, 36 Single Serve Coffees

The Organic Coffee Co. Decaf Gorilla CoffeeEnjoy the distinct, smoky, bold taste French Roast fanatics love. 100% Organic. View larger View larger Do You Take Your Coffee Black… Or Green? K-cup brewing systems – so convenient, but so wasteful. All that plastic going into a landfill – over 10 billion cups a year – enough to circle the earth thirteen times. We decided that we had to be more environmentally responsible. So, to begin with, we developed a pod that used 35% less plastic. Then, we began developing biodegradable components. We have been working for years on this – and are 97% there. Currently the OneCup packaging and the coffee are all 100% biodegradable. The lid and the mesh filter, are the only components not biodegradable – and we are working on that! All combined, the OneCup is 97% biodegradable. Now you can enjoy single serve coffees with a better conscience. A Truly Superior Coffee Great coffee has to start with great coffee beans. Now, everyone says this, but it is really true with us. We source only the very best quality Arabica coffee beans, grown high in the mountains and hand-picked for perfect ripeness. We are very, very picky (pardon the pun) – we have the most demanding standards in the business. When we have found the best beans, we then we roast them to perfection – to their fullest flavor point – using our proprietary and top-secret roasting system. Then, we grind them for optimum flavor, just before packaging into our revolutionary OneCup single serve pods. And finally, our stringent Quality Assurance procedures ensure that the coffee you receive is as consistent as it is excellent. One of our criteria for the OneCup was simple – that it had to taste better than the other single-serve pods out there. Our OneCup filter is designed specially to ensure you will experience the maximum flavor extraction from each cup you brew. What About The Coffee Farmers? To many coffee roasters, green bean procurement means a phone call to a broker in New York. But by going straight to source, we are able find better coffee – while at the same time, changing lives for the better. You see, coffee farming is like betting your life savings on something, without knowing the odds, the outcome, or the payback. If there is a glut, prices will crash, and you could be out of business. There could be a storm at the wrong moment, which knocks all of the flowers off of the trees or buries the farm in mud. Or a fungus could wipe out your trees – and your livelihood – for years to come. Our farmers are like family to us, and we want them to do well. We guarantee our farmers a profit – and a comfortable life. We also help them with improved farming methods, environmentally responsible practices, crop yield increases, and producing better coffee. But suppose we had a great idea for a farmer to try – and it didn’t work out, and hurt his crop? Not good. So, we try our ideas out on our own farms. We have over 3,000 acres from where we try to develop better tasting coffee. We also try other ideas which can lead to increased yields, more natural production methods, and more consistent, higher quality milling and processing methods. Grown For Good Your purchase is touching the lives of, literally, hundreds of thousands of people in the farming communities around the world. Our Grown For Good Programs have built thousands of housing units, and dozens of schools, kitchens, medical / dental facilities, water treatment plants, etc. We have educational programs, hot meal programs, sports and recreational programs, adult education programs, nutrition programs, environmental responsibility programs. And because of all these improvements in education, housing, health, and sanitary conditions, every person, at every farm we work with, enjoys an improved quality of life. View larger Who is the Company Behind It All? Founded more than 34 years ago, the Rogers Family Company is comprised of Jon and Barbara Rogers, their three sons, their daughter, and two daughters-in-law, along with over 250 employees. Many of our employees have been with us for 10, 20, even 30 years and more, and some even have sons and daughters here now! Our approach to farming, milling, roasting, packaging and selling coffee is different than any other company. Our goals are simple: Produce the best coffee possible. Offer it at a reasonable price. Improve the lives of all of those around us. And be respective of our environment. To us, our employees, our farmers, and our customers are all family. And we treat them as such. For more information, please see www. rogersfamilyco. com – and thank you for considering us. Compatible With OneCup works in most Keurig “K-cup” compatible coffee brewers, except the Vue and the upcoming Version 2

Coffee Gives Me Superpowers: An Illustrated Book about the Most Awesome Beverage on Earth

For coffee lovers and those who love them, Coffee Gives Me Superpowers is a fun, graphic design-centered book focused on one of the world’s most addictive and beloved substances–coffee.If coffee is the foundation of your food pyramid, then this is your book. Inspired by Ryoko Iwata’s popular Web site, I Love Coffee (en.ilovecoffee.jp), Coffee Gives Me Superpowers is overflowing with infographics and fun, interesting facts about the most awesome beverage on earth written by Ryoko, a Japanese coffee-lover living in Seattle.  The book includes the most popular pieces on the site, such as “Your Brain on Beer vs. Coffee,” “10 Coffee Myths,” “The 15 Most Caffeinated Cities in the U.S.,” “The Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee (According to Science),” and “10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Caffeine,” plus 25 percent new, original material that is available only in this book.

Schmid Teatime Harmonies Home on the Range Texas Cactus Cowboy Musical Single Serving Tea Pot – 7 Inches Tall

Hand crafted and hand painted ceramic single serve teapot designed by Betsey Hazelton. Schmid Teatime Harmonies Home on the Range Texas Cactus Cowboy Musical Single Serving Tea Pot measures 7 inches high X 6.5 inches wide. Beautiful sounding music box plays Home on the Range. Musical movement is removable for washing. Stop on the bottom to stop the tune from playing when in the sitting position.

Ecopad, the Refillable Coffee Filter for the Classic Senseo (pack of 2)

The refillable, reusable coffee pad for the Philips Senseo coffee machine. This is the new Brown unit (replaced the older and discontinued blue ecopad). The patented Brown Ecopad is environmentally-friendly and has many advantages, like: Your favorite brand coffee at a low price. Works with finely ground teas. Handy when you’re out of paper pads. Long life and durable. Dishwasher safe. NOTE: Ecopad ONLY works in the Philips Senseo Coffee maker models that start with HD781. Ecopads will NOT work in the Supreme, Deluxe or SL Philips Senseo models. Ecopads require the 2 pod holder that came with your Philips Senso machine and will NOT fit in the single pod holder. Ecopads are considered a food related item and cannot be returned once opened. If you do not have a Philips Brand Senso HD781# model then Ecopads will NOT work or fit in your machine.

The Republic of Tea, Double Red Rooibos, 36-Count

This caffeine-free herb makes a rich, red brew with full-bodied flavor. We’ve gone a step further and deepened its character and health benefits by blending finely ground rooibos with the leaves. | Organic Double Red Rooibos Tea was featured as one of Prevention’s 100 Cleanest Packaged Foods. | Use 1 Organic Double Red rooibos tea bag per 6 ounces of water. Steep for 5-7 minutes. For iced tea, double the amount of tea and pour over ice. | Fair-Trade Certified, Gluten Free, USDA Organic Certified, Kosher Certified, Sugar Free, Carb Free, Non-GMO Project Verified

Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats

An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika–a twice-daily coffee break–including recipes for traditional baked goods, information and anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the roots and modern incarnations of this cherished custom.Sweden is one of the world’s top coffee consuming nations, and the twice-daily social coffee break known as fika is a cherished custom. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or at home. A time to take a rest from work and chat with friends or colleagues over a cup and a sweet treat, fika reflects the Swedish ideal of slowing down to appreciate life’s small joys. In this adorable illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share nearly fifty classic recipes from their motherland—from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread—allowing all of us to enjoy this charming tradition regardless of where we live.

Cooking with Green Tea: Delicious dishes enhanced by the miraculous healing powers of green tea

Green tea contains the most effective antioxidant known, something more powerful than even vitamins C and E. The compound is known as polyphenol, and in Cooking with Green Tea, you’ll learn how to put this potent protector to work in your cooking. Meet the different kinds of tea and learn why green tea is favored among the rest. Step-by-step guidelines describe how to brew and cook with tea. More than 50 creative, delicious recipes are included.

Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World

A fascinating account of the world’s favorite beverage from the son of Sir Percival Griffiths, author of the monumental and definitive tome The History of the Indian Tea Industry A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.