http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:07 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:31:56 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Review-of-Ineekas-Balance-Chamomile-tisane?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: "Balance" Chamomile Brand: Ineeka (Podcast review available at Blog Talk Radio) Type: Herbal tisane Form: Bagged tea (unique bags) Review: Chamomile is a popular ingredient in tisane blends, probably due to i... tea review Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:31:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Review-of-Ineekas-Balance-Chamomile-tisane?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-tea-ideas?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Normal 0 0 1 296 1691 14 3 2076 11.0 0 0 0     Note: Listen to my podcast in which I discuss tea at Thanksgiving.   Is the... tea Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:25:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-tea-ideas?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d21-TeaGschwenender-Miko-teapotwarmer-sale-Friday-November-27th-Chicagoarea-stores-only?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner TeaGschwendner has a special opportunity coming up: Get a Miko glass teapot with infuser, warmer, and candles, for only $19.95! This set normally sells for $60.90, so this is a great deal and a great gift to get someone who hasn't yet made the... tea retail tea Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:32:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d21-TeaGschwenender-Miko-teapotwarmer-sale-Friday-November-27th-Chicagoarea-stores-only?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Organic--Pure-Teas-Cinnamon-Chai-with-Rooibus-Tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: Cinnamon Chai with Rooibus Tea Brand: Organic & Pure Tea Type: Rooibus-based tisane Form: Paper teabags, individually wrapped. Review: Organic & Pure Tea is a Chicago-based company that produces USDA certified organic... tea review Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Organic--Pure-Teas-Cinnamon-Chai-with-Rooibus-Tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Review-of-SenTeaMental-Moods-Chicago-Passion-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: Chicago Passion Brand: SenTeaMental Moods Type: Black and green tea flavored blend Form: Loose leaf Cost: $9.50 for a 2 ounce tin (quantity discounts available) Review: SenTeaMental Moods, a Chicago-based mail order tea c... tea review Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Review-of-SenTeaMental-Moods-Chicago-Passion-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Review-of-Treleelas-Invigorate-Assam-Black-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Treleela is an Ineeka Brand that is sold in non-food oriented retail shops.Name: "Invigorate" Assam BlackBrand: Treleela (an Ineeka brand)Type: Black tea, AssamForm: Paper bagged leaf tea (unique bags)Review: I am not often impressed by Ass... tea Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:17:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Review-of-Treleelas-Invigorate-Assam-Black-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Kombucha-class-at-Dream-About-Tea-in-Evanston?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner   As my readers know, I live in Evanston, a somewhat weird but entirely wonderful suburb just north of Chicago. Last year I noticed that Kombucha, that weird but delicious fermented tea that had once been confined to the granola-set, is n... tea events Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:37:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Kombucha-class-at-Dream-About-Tea-in-Evanston?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Evanston-tea-shop-Dream-About-Tea-opens-online-store?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Dream About Tea's brick & mortar shop.For over six years, Dream About Tea in Evanston has provided authentic Chinese teas and teaware to its loyal customers. Now those who aren't local can order Dream About Tea products from its online store.&nb... tea retail tea Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:09:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Evanston-tea-shop-Dream-About-Tea-opens-online-store?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Review-of-Ineekas-Ingenuity-Green-Limon-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Ineeka's "Ingenuity" Green LimonName: "Ingenuity" Green LimonBrand: IneekaType: Flavored greenForm: Bagged tea (unique bags)Review: "Ingenuity" Green Limon is another offering from Chicago-based tea company, Ineeka. Thi... tea Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:41:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Review-of-Ineekas-Ingenuity-Green-Limon-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Review-of-Ineekas-Darjeeling-Elevation-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner   Ineeka tea is packed in sturdy tins. Ineeka is an innovative, Chicago-based tea company that not only imports and packages its uber-fresh teas, but actually owns the tea gardens in which they are grown and produced. Bill Daley, of the Chicago ... tea Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:22:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Review-of-Ineekas-Darjeeling-Elevation-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d28-A-review-of-Julius-Meinls-Monks-Tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner   Julius Meinl's Monk's Tea Name: Monk's TeaBrand: Julius MeinlType: Flavored black teaForm: Loose leafReview: Chicago coffee house, Julius Meinl, also offers a great range of teas. During a recent visit, I asked one of their friendly staff if ... tea retail tea Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:37:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d28-A-review-of-Julius-Meinls-Monks-Tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Chicago-Tea-Lovers-Meetup-sponsors-Introduction-to-Tea-class-in-Chicago-on-October-6th?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner   Click here to check out The Chicago Tea Lovers Meetup Group!  I   Event Name: Introductory Tea Class Type of Event: Tea class/meetup Sponsorship: Chicago Tea Lover's Meetup Cost: $10.00 per person, RSVP and payment due by October 1... tea tea events Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:12:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Chicago-Tea-Lovers-Meetup-sponsors-Introduction-to-Tea-class-in-Chicago-on-October-6th?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Review-of-Ambassador-Organics-Earl-Green-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: Earl Grey Green Tea Brand: Ambassador Organics Type: Green tea, flavored Form: Pyramid bags Review: Ambassador Organics is a Chicago-based company, founded by former United States Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand, Carol Mosley Braun. The ... tea Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:50:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Review-of-Ambassador-Organics-Earl-Green-tea?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Tea-class-and-tasting-at-Dream-About-Tea-in-Evanston?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Event Name: Tea Class and Tasting: New TeasTime/Date: September 26th, 2009. 11:00-12:15Location: Dream About Tea, 1011 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (1.5 blocks west on Davis from both the Purple Line and Metra stations).Cost: $25.00Dream About Te... tea tea events Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:25:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Tea-class-and-tasting-at-Dream-About-Tea-in-Evanston?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d4-A-Review-of-Julius-Meinls-Rooibos-Nougat-Zabaione-Tisane?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: Rooibos Nougat ZabaioneBrand: Julius MeinlType: Tisane, rooibosForm: Loose leafReview:  Composed of rooibos, lemongrass and mullen flowers, this tisane is a treat for those seeking a caffeine-free alternative to either coffee or tea. ... retail tea Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:41:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d4-A-Review-of-Julius-Meinls-Rooibos-Nougat-Zabaione-Tisane?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Julius-Meinl-a-Chicago-coffee-house-that-takes-tea-seriously?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Venue Name: Julius Meinl in Lincoln Square (4363 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60618Phone: 773-868-1876)Venue Type: Cafe, with loose leaf tea available for take-home purchase.Cost: A pot of tea or a tisane averages around ranges from $2.95-$5.95. Sa... tea teashop retail tea Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:08:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Julius-Meinl-a-Chicago-coffee-house-that-takes-tea-seriously?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Talbott-Teas-Blueberry-Peach-Passion-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Name: Blueberry Peach PassionBrand: Talbott Teas (a Chicago-based company)Type: Rooibos tisane (not a true tea)Form: Loose leafReview: Talbott Teas is a Chicago-based purveyor of beautifully packaged flavored teas and tisanes. Their Blueberry Peach P... tea tea review Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Talbott-Teas-Blueberry-Peach-Passion-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d18-TeaGschwendners-North-Indian-Manjhee-Valley-Premium-SFTGFOP1-Black-Tea-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner Tea Name: North Indian Manjhee Valley Premium SFTGFOP1Tea Type: Black teaBrand of Tea: TeaGschwendnerForm: Loose leafCost: $8.75 for 50 grams, quantity discounts availableReview: When I talk to people about tea, I often find myself correcting the (qu... tea tea review Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:12:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d18-TeaGschwendners-North-Indian-Manjhee-Valley-Premium-SFTGFOP1-Black-Tea-review?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Chicago-sister-cities-Birmingham-committee-presents-Sunday-tea-time-in-the-garden?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner  Event: Sunday Tea Time in the GardenHost/Sponsor: Chicago Sister Cities Birmingham CommitteeWhen: September 13th, 2009. 12:30-3:30pmWhere: Chicago Botanic Garden, McGinley Pavilion, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022What is it?: An afternoo... tea tea events Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:11:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Chicago-sister-cities-Birmingham-committee-presents-Sunday-tea-time-in-the-garden?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Japanese-tea-ceremony-and-sweets-demonstration-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner  Event: Canoyu (Japanese Tea Ceremony) & Japanese Sweets Demonstration When: September 10th, 2009, 6-8pm Where: Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan at Chicago 737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60611.Sponsor/host... tea tea preparation tea events Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:56:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6246-Chicago-Tea-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Japanese-tea-ceremony-and-sweets-demonstration-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Tea-Examiner