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Iced is Nice: How to Brew Tea In Cold Water

As soon as springtime temperatures start to creep past winter-coat-required levels, my thoughts and tastes immediately turn to iced tea over my usual hot cuppa in the mornings. I’ve become known...

Iced is Nice: How to Brew Tea In Cold Water

By Mary Heim

The Curious History of Earl Grey Tea

Ciaran Keast

Earl Grey tea has become a classic, ubiquitous at tea parties and overflowing with variations. As we at Plum Deluxe celebrate Earl Grey Month every June, I thought it would...

The Curious History of Earl Grey Tea

By Ciaran Keast

Breaking Breakfast: Irish vs English Breakfast Tea

Ciaran Keast

English and Irish Breakfast teas have been staples in many a home’s tea cupboard for generations. Its strong shot of caffeine and bracing tannins are an excellent companion to a...

Breaking Breakfast: Irish vs English Breakfast Tea

By Ciaran Keast

How to Make Iced Tea with Loose Leaf Tea

Ciaran Keast

Few things feel so good during warm weather as a nice, cold glass of iced tea. Just sipping it brings back memories of my mom’s sun tea, which was brewed...