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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies: An Easy Slice-and-Bake Holiday Recipe
Buttery, crumbly Earl Grey shortbread cookies made as a slice-and-bake log, with make-ahead tips, easy variations and ideas for gifting them with a bag of tea.
Brewing
What Is Earl Grey Tea? Bergamot, History and How to Brew It
Black tea, bright bergamot and a name with a story. What Earl Grey tea is, what it tastes like and how to...
Fforage picks
5 Teas for Coffee Drinkers (and Why They Work)
Bold, roasty and full-bodied. Five teas that give coffee lovers the depth and ritual they enjoy, from malty Assam to earthy pu-erh.
Tea 101
Types of Tea Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Flavors
White, green, oolong, black, pu-erh and herbal. A clear guide to the main types of tea, how each is made and what...
Fforage picks
The Best Tea for a Rainy Pacific Northwest Morning
Gray skies, a warm mug, the sound of rain. Our favorite teas for a slow, cozy Pacific Northwest morning, from smoky blends...
Brewing
How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea: A Simple Guide for Every Type
Water, temperature, time and leaf. Our friendly guide to brewing loose leaf tea well, with a cheat sheet for green, black, oolong,...