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Lady Loutrel's Afternoon Tea as featured in Harper's Bazaar
Dear Friends, Recently, we posted about High Teas and that the Hotel Loutrel in downtown Charleston was featuring Oliver's Teas for their afternoon tea. I had the chance to...
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Rooibos "Tea"
Dear Oliver, Rooibos has become my new best friend. I know, you could argue that I love all your products, Oliver, but right now rooibos has taken...
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Enjoying High Tea
Starting in the month of May, The Hotel Loutrel in Charleston is beginning to offer high tea (Thursdays through Sunday) and will be serving Oliver Pluff Teas. You can...
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Cacao Teas
As for consumption, cacao is said to be more bitter than its counterpart cocoa, which is often mixed with sugar. Therefore, different techniques have been developed to enjoy its complex...
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'Tis the season for Tea Parties
Dear Oliver, December is an important month in the history of tea in the “New World” as earlyEuropeans dubbed the lands across the Atlantic. These early settlers were relianton European...
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Happy Veteran's Day
As the United States prepares to honor its Veterans this November 11, it is interesting to note the role of tea and coffee as traditional staples for troops both stateside...
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Tea in the 18th Century
At first, tea was mainly accessed and consumed by wealthy individuals and families. The high cost and the expensive tea “equipment” made purchasing prohibitive for most people. By the middle...
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Labor Day Cold Teas
A cool morning at the beginning of September is what we call 'false-fall', and people in the south know 'second-summer' with the heat and humidity is coming back soon. ...
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Tea Cocktails
Gunpowder Punch Any green tea will do, but we love the refreshing taste of Gunpowder garnished with fresh mint and a squirt of lemon. Ingredients: Gunpowder Tea Ginger Beer...
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Commemorative Tin for the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment
August marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment and a chance to celebrate the courageous generations of women who led an almost 100 year struggle to secure their rights. To...
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History Unplugged: Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Revolution
This past week I had the privilege of 'sitting down' for a Facebook live event on History Unplugged with Middleton Place's Director of Engagement, Carin Bloom, and the George...
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Environmentally Friendly Teabags
Recently, I was asked if the teabags we use are safe for individuals and the environment. I am happy to let you know our Teabags are all natural, non GMO...
