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alexis

Philadelphia

tea writer & consultant

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genmaicha green tea pilaf on {Food52}

Considering that my kitchen could technically pass for a tea shop, it's easy to find ways to infuse new dishes with a favorite tea that's well within reach. A little over a month ago I volunteered to test a Genmaicha Pilaf recipe, as part of the Food52's Community Picks Recipe... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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green tea 101 class on march 27th

I've gathered my favorite Japanese green teas, tea cups and glass tea pots and carefully packed them in delicate tea towels in preparation for my Japanese Green Tea 101 class tomorrow evening (march 27th) in Philadelphia. In addition to sharing endless sips, proper steeping techniques, and stories behind the leaves,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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green tea starter steeps on {table matters}

"The nuances that linger within green tea can leave your palate with endless taste memories: from rich chestnut aromas, luscious floral flavors, buttery and brothy sips, clean and crisp grassiness that brightens the taste buds, to toasted notes that warm you to the core better than a favorite sweater." Continue... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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seeking comfort in a cup

As I try to heal after losing a dear friend, I have found great comfort in sipping tea from one of her teacups. I carefully carried her vintage jewel home, unsure if I would be able to sip from it so soon since the sight of it made me quickly... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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Madame, yes it would add a nutty touch to popcorn. And if you want to be truly decadent you could make a genmaicha butter and melt it over the popcorn.

Commented Feb 25, 2013 on tea today: genmaicha green tea blend at teaspoons & petals

a year of tea in {printed} review

I can still recall opening the tiny gold lock to my metal journal, resting the white cushion cover against my knobby knees under a floral bedspread as I scribbled childhood thoughts and poems. Those daily jots have been replaced by keyboards clicks and photos snapped throughout the day via my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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Yes, another tea tool! I'm not sure where I found that scoop (the problem with too many tea tools), but I found a few here http://www.taooftea.com/categ.php?catid=83

Commented Feb 22, 2013 on tea today: genmaicha green tea blend at teaspoons & petals

tea today: genmaicha green tea blend

Toasted and popped brown rice mingles with grassy Japanese bancha tea in the well known genmaicha green tea blend. And for the sencha lovers, keep in mind that bancha is made from the second flush of sencha between summer and autumn months. There is something so wonderfully savory to this... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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So wonderful to hear Perwink13! I hope you enjoy your morning tea.

Commented Feb 6, 2013 on talking tea with terrain at teaspoons & petals

I sent moleskine an email mentioning that idea last year...let's see if they take our advice.

Commented Feb 6, 2013 on keep a tea journal at teaspoons & petals

Thanks Sara! Please do try it and let me know what you think. Maybe I'll bring some matcha by the fountain...

Commented Feb 6, 2013 on teaspoons at the table: matcha dusted pancakes at teaspoons & petals

Even though the past few weeks of glittering snow showers have brought a smile to my face, a wintry wonderland can only feel magical for a moment. Here's hoping that the grandiose groundhog was right in his spring prediction. Until mother nature decides to turn down the chill, I'm filling... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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tea tools: paper filters

Over the past five years, I've built quite a collection of tea tools that can be found filling drawers and lingering on the kitchen counter. In honor of this steeped obsession I thought that I would share a bit about these necessary objects in a new series, tea tools. First... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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heirloom haiku handkerchief collection & tea 101 tips

I'm partial to antique gems with delicate hints of ladylike charm, which is why I created my collection of heirloom haiku handkerchiefs. Each heirloom haiku handkerchief is adorned with my original haiku that celebrates tea, the lady songbirds of jazz and the imaginative journey of alice in wonderland. I have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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teaspoons at the table: matcha dusted pancakes

The bright, vegetal flavor of matcha is reminiscent of the satisfyingly rich, bitter notes of pure dark chocolate. Both of which are an acquired taste. Over time, my taste buds began to crave the grassy notes of the finley milled Japanese green tea powder. Considering that it's an expensive treat,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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talking tea with terrain

I was thrilled when Terrain reached out to me with a few questions about my tea rituals, favorite steeps & homemade herbal creations. And I jumped at the chance to bring them a few of my favorite dried herbs that get me through blustery winter nights. So, click over to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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sky-high steeps

There is something so very dreamlike about an elegant airplane ride as you fly high through the pillowy clouds. Although its rather easy to get grounded in uncomfortable territory with bland nibbles, oh-so-near neighbors who cross the "arm rest" boundaries, and the terrifically terrible tea (dust delivered in a bleached... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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Thanks Haley! p.s. saw your beautiful work in cocolovehomemade's home :)

Commented Jan 25, 2013 on a year of {chai tea} pies at teaspoons & petals

Thanks Amanda!

Commented Jan 25, 2013 on a year of {chai tea} pies at teaspoons & petals

a year of {chai tea} pies

Ever so often I turn my tiny mailbox key to find treasures from friends in the food world. This past fall, I found myself face-to-face with a copy of Ashley English's delectable book, A Year of Pies. While devouring the delicious words and imagining the sweet aromas, I paged through... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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tea today: lightly oxidized oolong

Without romantic, powder-puff snow showers, wintry chills truly lose their romance. On the colder grey days I often add lightly oxidized oolong to my petite yixing pot for the floral aroma that sends me to spring. Reaching into my tea cabinet, I pulled a tiny foil pouch that had tucked... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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teaspoons at the table: whole wheat pear & chai crumb muffins

In hopes of starting the New Year with a sweet and steeped memory, I hurried into my kitchen to whip up a quick tea–infused treat. Faced with several perfectly ripe pears, chocolate chai tea and whole grain flower (that never made its way into holiday cookies), I decided to give... Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2013 at teaspoons & petals

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gift guide: premium steap

On a chilled wintry evening I gathered with friends at Philadelphia's Premium Steap tea shop for a special tea tasting. We sipped milk oolong, spicy chai, chinese green teas, gingerbread rooibos and magnolia oolong in delicate glass cups as we peered at the walls lined with silver tea tins. I... Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2012 at teaspoons & petals

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tea gift guide - COOK

For those of you who braved the crowds on Black Friday or risked your eyesight while staring at the screen during Cyber Monday, I tip my winter hat to you. I've never been able to master either shopping extravaganza. But if you're still craving a dose of retail therapy that's... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2012 at teaspoons & petals

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keep a tea journal

While teas often leave taste memories on my palate, mind and heart, I've realized that it could be complicated to store every sip. Enter the tea journal. Filled with scribbles of new tea-infused recipe, my tea journal is truly there to capture tasting notes. Beyond the first sip, there are... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2012 at teaspoons & petals

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