Steph's Cup of Tea
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Heart Tugs

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A year ago today, I embarked on the China/Tibet/India tea tour.  I can't fully express how meaningful that trip was for me.  It's b...
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Monday, August 20, 2012

Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge

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Mt. Hood, as seen from Timberline Lodge We were standing at not quite 6,000 feet; the peak is at 11,249 feet I've been quiet for a ...
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Monday, August 13, 2012

Meatless Monday 13: Easy summer salads (non-green) with berries

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Berries, berries!  I live in the land of berry heaven.  Here are two ways I've recently incorporated berries into our meals.  Above, ...
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Friday, August 10, 2012

Happy 16 Years!

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Happy Anniversary to the man who makes me laugh! 
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Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Back Balcony: Before/After

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OK, this one's for Mom and those of you who have seen my home...but I hope all of you enjoy!  The sad back balcony, empty and with ...
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Saturday, August 04, 2012

Another Thrift Store Treasure

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This lovely little yixing-style teapot came home with the DH (dear hubby) from the thrift store. What a great surprise!  I soaked it in b...
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Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Join Me in a Review of Paisley Tea Co Samples

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Hello!   Pais ley Tea Company has been kind to send me samples of its new products, and I'd like a few of YOU to help me in the rev...
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Bringing Your Own Tea into a Restaurant

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I had lunch recently with a friend and she brought along her own tea for us to share, along with beautiful handmade cups and a thermos of ...
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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Sitting Alone and Sipping

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Matcha Latte at Behind the Museum Cafe I'm sitting alone, sipping this matcha latte, and I love the being aloneness.  Many people...
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Monday, July 23, 2012

Orange is a Happy Color

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Orange helps me to smile and so it shows up often in my life.  Above:  In my new Beehive teacup (now in the office to battle the dul...
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Friday, July 20, 2012

Raw Oregon Berry Pie

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I tried this recipe recently and was pleased!  It's raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and free of processed-sugar (sweetened with d...
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Drinking Vinegars

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It's such a Portland thing...chef of famed Pok Pok restaurant was wandering through the aisles in an Asian market and noticed the ...
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

My First Chakai

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I attended my first Japanese Tea chakai yesterday.  The advanced students at the Issoan Tea School put on this event to celebrate Tanab...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sencha Tea Set

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Hand-painted with motif of people making tea This tea set has a story.  My friend J, knowing I've been studying Japanese Tea, ...
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Monday, July 09, 2012

The Agony and Pepper Toast

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It's like being reunited with an old friend!  I have long been searching for the book The Agony of the Leaves: the Ecstasy of My Life wi...
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Thursday, July 05, 2012

Considering Chamomile

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Chamomile tea fans - please come to the rescue!  I confess, I am not a fan.  First, chamomile is of the ragweed family and I avoid it due ...
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Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Daifukumochi

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Daifukumochi Sweet red bean paste centers, covered with rice-flour dough (mochi) In the Japanese Tea Ceremony, guests enjoy a sweet...
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Monday, July 02, 2012

Starbucks to Open Tea Shop in Seattle

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Hmm...I haven't quite sorted out my opinion on this yet.  Starbucks (parent company of Tazo) is planning to open a Tazo tea store in S...
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Sunday, July 01, 2012

A Little Breakfast Picnic at the Rose Garden

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A recent regular day was elevated to specialness by a little breakfast picnic at the International Rose Test Garden.  I left early this ...
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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Iced Herbal Giveaway Winner

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Congrtulations to Marilyn , the random winner of my Iced Herbal blog giveaway . (And I apologize for being late in announcing the winner.) ...
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