Mother's Day - A Gift of Love- Celebrate It with Tea

Is the Plucking Time Important When Choosing White Licorice Tea?
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-27 | Word Count: 863 | Page Views: 3119 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00
White tea is the rarest tea in the world. Long praised in Asia, it is just beginning to gain popularity in the Western world. People everywhere are clamoring to get their hands on this rare treat. White tea is used in many blends, and none is more refreshing than White Licorice Tea. White Licorice tea is a delicious blend of fine white tea and star anise to provide the licorice flavor.

What is a Good White Licorice Blend?
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-27 | Word Count: 863 | Page Views: 3873 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.20
There are many white teas and white tea blends to choose from. But, you won't find any more delicious than white licorice tea. However, just as with other blends of white tea, to get the best flavor from your white licorice tea, it's important to choose a good quality blend. The difference between teas that have been made using the best ingredients and those created using inferior ingredients is significant, so it pays to know what you’re buying when you purchase any white tea blend.

What is a Good White Persian Melon Blend?
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-23 | Word Count: 847 | Page Views: 3219 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33
White teas are the rarest and most expensive of all teas. So, it's important to buy good quality white tea so that you're truly getting your money's worth. When you're purchasing a white tea blend, like White Persian Melon tea, it's also important that you choose a quality blend; so that the flavor of the white tea is not compromised by the way it's been blended.

Tea, Sugar and Slavery
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-23 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 3864 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83
Of all the evils that have affected mankind, slavery or human bondage ranks among the worst. Slavery, in all its various forms from ancient empires like Rome to the ante bellum American South to the slave labor of Hitler's Third Reich and the Soviet Gulags has ruined millions of lives and degraded many cultures throughout history.

Tea and Alcoholism: A Long History
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-22 | Word Count: 585 | Page Views: 3775 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38
Anyone who suffers from alcoholism knows that it is an incurable disease that is as insidious as it is devastating. But with total abstinence from drink and the use of support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous recovery can be life long.

Recession Relief - Quality Loose Leaf Tea for Independent Coffee Shops
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-22 | Word Count: 556 | Page Views: 3418 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 1.75
Make no doubt about it - the country is in a recession and consumer spending is being cut back, High priced coffee is affected and even Starbucks is suffering and cutting back.

Taxing Tea - A British Tradition
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-21 | Word Count: 947 | Page Views: 3711 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.43
While British citizens likely saw the first importations of tea from the Orient in the 1500 to 1600s as a sensation that added a little spark to their traditional coffee houses, the government saw something else - money. As this beverage quickly became the favored choice of the lower classes, British nobility saw a way to line the coffers of government.

Oolong Tea Is A Proven Fat Fighter
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-21 | Word Count: 909 | Page Views: 2795 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30
As the detrimental health impacts of obesity become even clearer, more people are searching for ways to gain an edge in the battle of the bulge. With obesity in America an ever-present concern, the fad, gadget and specialty food market is booming. Dropping pounds for the sake of appearances and for the sake of health is a very big trend indeed. Although some items simply do not work, one very basic drink stands out as a powerful weapon to add to an arsenal for fat fighting.

Impacts On China - Green Tea And The Global Trade
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 880 | Page Views: 3794 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38
5/19/2008 9:48PM China's love affair with green tea is believed to have begun thousands of years ago. It took centuries for the Chinese to share this secret with their neighbors in Japan and even longer for the country to begin exporting this bountiful crop to destinations all over the world.

History Of Green Tea
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 988 | Page Views: 3761 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78
Green tea has a history that dates back thousands of years. Although this particular type of tea is only now gaining major notoriety in the West, it has been known to the Chinese and Japanese for centuries. This type of tea is less heavily processed than its counterpart made from the same leaves, but despite this fact, it has not been a heavy export from Asia until the past few years.

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From Becoming the Perfect Stranger to the Perfect Partner
Written by: Kandice Skaggs | Distributed: 2013-10-15 | Word Count: 843 | Page Views: 2648 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.57
Although we are aware of people who have fostered good relationships out of online dating, it doesn't happen all the time. As a matter of fact, most of them fail because of a slew of reasons. Here are some reminders on how to walk that ground so you can become just the right partner that another has been dying to meet.

Choosing Rainwear
Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-11-04 | Word Count: 741 | Page Views: 3662 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.00
Rainwear does more than simply keep out rain or snow, it protects from wind, cold, and chemical splashes. Your choice of rainwear depends on the expected weather, the expected temperatures, your planned activities, and your budget. Rainwear materials and designs greatly affect the performance you can expect. There are three major types of rainwear:

Celebrity Perfume Gift Sets Are Always Welcome
Written by: Robert Moore | Distributed: 2010-08-05 | Word Count: 736 | Page Views: 3516 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Perfume is one of the best gifts for your loved ones on almost every occasion, whether it is Valentine's Day, Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, or even Christmas Day.

Best Cologne Gift Sets Are A Great Idea For Men
Written by: Robert Moore | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | Word Count: 770 | Page Views: 3583 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14
Hair, clothing and looks are important, but the right cologne transforms a man. Giving him the confidence to know he smells good when approaching beautiful women in a club or giving a presentation for work. When it comes to fragrances for men companies now understand that men want to smell good while attending parties, formal events, the office, on a date or simply while relaxing at home.

Must-See 2010 Summer Music Festivals
Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-28 | Word Count: 885 | Page Views: 3702 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 0.50
One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage.

How Does A Blu-ray Disc Work?
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-04-27 | Word Count: 444 | Page Views: 4445 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 0.88
Blu-ray Players are all the rage in home entertainment, but how exactly does a Blu-ray disc work and why is it so much better than a regular DVD disc or system? Read this informative article to discover how a Blu-ray disc works.

Understanding Personal Injury Law and Knowing When You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Written by: Keith Stachowiak | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 2978 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
When in an accident caused by someone else's carelessness or deliberate actions, one of the first thoughts that goes through most people's minds after the panic and relief subsides, is whether they should seek out a personal injury lawyer. Before you make this decision, you should know what personal injury law is, whether you even need a personal injury lawyer, and when you should choose one.

Tattoos Have Transformed From Mom To Artwork Of The 21st Century
Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | Word Count: 554 | Page Views: 4612 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.40
You could call it a 21st century art form: people use their bodies as living displays of what they care about in the form of pictorial art. Over time, tattoo artists have become more and more sophisticated, able to create complex and well-executed designs.

The Best Traditions And Advice For The Tattooing Experience
Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-02-24 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 3059 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.00
The ritual of tattooing and adorning the body with ink and color has been a tradition for centuries. Tattooing is definitely not a fad, or a practice reserved to any particular element of society. It is a tradition that has been found in all parts of the world, in different sects of society.

Shopping Online to Save Time and Money
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | Word Count: 880 | Page Views: 3086 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67
There is a certain convenience in shopping from the comfort of one's own home, a convenience that has been met in the past through mail-order catalogs, shopping television channels, and home-delivered grocery services. With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, this trend has reached its culmination and most elegant expression yet.

Pearl Necklace Clasps
Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-08-04 | Word Count: 1546 | Page Views: 27566 | Votes: 51 | Rating: 2.75
The clasp on a strand of pearls is both the frosting and sugar sprinkles on a cake. In addition to keeping the necklace fastened, the clasp should also complement you and your pearls. As your necklace and bracelet are regularly restrung, you can also update the clasps to meet your changing needs.

Be Prepared - The Pros And Cons of Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons
Written by: Brodie Abbot | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 938 | Page Views: 19281 | Votes: 40 | Rating: 2.25
In today's world, there are many means by which people can protect themselves. When thinking about self-defense, many people only consider martial arts or firearms. In truth, these are only two options from an array of self-defense mechanisms available. Through increased use in recent years, the advantages and disadvantages of stun guns, tasers, and pepper spray have become clear. All three items offer non-lethal means of protection, but one of them may be more appropriate than the others in a given situation.

Real and Imitation Pearls
Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | Word Count: 773 | Page Views: 13068 | Votes: 30 | Rating: 2.87
We are often asked how to tell if pearls are real or imitation. To start, we'll need to look at pearl growth and different types of imitation pearls. Then, we'll look at different pearl tests.

Alberta Angling Tournaments: Spectacular Scenery, Big Purses
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-10-30 | Word Count: 963 | Page Views: 10157 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43
Alberta's fishing tournaments pit angler against angler in a quest for the biggest shimmering walleye and a slice of the $60,600 (Cdn) in prize money.

Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 9206 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 2.13
Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson, who plays super-smart Hermione Granger, turned sweet sixteen on April 15, 2006. From all accounts, she's as sweet as any sixteen-year-old can be. So sweet, in fact, that her birth flower is the sweet pea!

How To Choose The Right Mold Testing Firm
Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2007-07-05 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 9136 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.80
You may be ill because of mold in your home or place of employment, your property value may fall because of mold that bleach and paint just cannot control. If you have a compromised immune system mold may even grow in you lungs or other parts of your body in the form of a systemic fungal infection. However, no requirements exist for mold inspectors nor mold remediators in most states. When choosing a mold testing firm be sure that the professional is familiar with the following.

Celebrities And Their Favorite Flower Finds
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 756 | Page Views: 9093 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.00
While we all have our own choices of favorite flowers, the top picks for the latest flower trends and bouquets take more than a trip to the local florist.

Bosses Day: 25 Wallet-Friendly Gift Ideas
Written by: Darlene Arechederra | Distributed: 2006-08-23 | Word Count: 799 | Page Views: 9019 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14
Bosses Day is right around the corner again -- but no need to panic! You still have plenty of time to find a great gift. The good news is that finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need to drain your wallet. Read on for some practical and low-cost gift ideas, including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.

How To Tell If Your Clothes Are Dirty
Written by: Theresa Bane | Distributed: 2008-05-28 | Word Count: 1984 | Page Views: 8004 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.53
If you are the type of person who wears clothes, like, t-shirts for example, than this is an article for you. You may not be aware of it, but your favorite t-shirt that has a clever or funny saying emblazoned across it's width can actually reach a level of funk that requires it to be laundered.

Why Sterling Silver Jewelry?
Written by: Robert Vayner | Distributed: 2007-09-24 | Word Count: 641 | Page Views: 7193 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40
Silver jewelry speaks to your soul. Silver jewelry shines. Silver is cool, inviting and has been molded into jewelry pieces for centuries. Sterling silver accentuates your clothing, especially when worn with black or other dark colors. And best of all, it's affordable!

How To Tell If Your Clothes Are Dirty
Written by: Theresa Bane | Distributed: 2008-05-28 | Word Count: 1984 | Page Views: 8004 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.53
If you are the type of person who wears clothes, like, t-shirts for example, than this is an article for you. You may not be aware of it, but your favorite t-shirt that has a clever or funny saying emblazoned across it's width can actually reach a level of funk that requires it to be laundered.

Private Label Bottled Water And School Fund Raising
Written by: Marcus Stout | Distributed: 2007-04-24 | Word Count: 1130 | Page Views: 5216 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.50
Like most organizations, schools in the United States are subject to constant budget stress. Important athletic and scholastic programs are subject to budget cuts as demographics change and taxpayers become increasingly budget aware. As a result, schools include fund raising resources in their planning for programs.

Britney Spears Could Find Her Next Bridal Bouquet In A Magazine
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-28 | Word Count: 367 | Page Views: 2102 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40
Pop princess Britney Spears is back on the singles scene, which begs the question, will she try her hand at married life again? Well, if she does, she'll have plenty of places to look to for inspiration for her perfect wedding flowers-including two brand new magazines aimed at helping brides choose the perfect arrangements to top off their wedding celebrations: The Bride & Bloom and Portovert magazines.

Do It Yourself Mold Testing Kits
Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2007-05-29 | Word Count: 729 | Page Views: 5643 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.40
If you feel that you have a mold problem, you can save money on a mold inspection by buying a mold testing kit from your local South Florida building supply store.

Why Sterling Silver Jewelry?
Written by: Robert Vayner | Distributed: 2007-09-24 | Word Count: 641 | Page Views: 7193 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40
Silver jewelry speaks to your soul. Silver jewelry shines. Silver is cool, inviting and has been molded into jewelry pieces for centuries. Sterling silver accentuates your clothing, especially when worn with black or other dark colors. And best of all, it's affordable!

Get Peace Of Mind With These 10 Questions For Your Jeweler
Written by: Marc Choyt | Distributed: 2007-09-06 | Word Count: 1039 | Page Views: 2667 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38
Many consumers want to purchase ethically sourced jewelry yet they do not know enough about this emerging product category to even begin to talk to their jewelry. This article provides knowledge and the right questions to empower the consumer interested in purchasing social responsible jewelry.

Lindsay Lohan's Color Sense
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | Word Count: 400 | Page Views: 3551 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.33
Young movie starlet Lindsay Lohan has recently begun to be noticed for her fashion sense, including her oft-changing hair color. The use of color is certainly important in the fashion industry, but there's another industry where it's perhaps even more important-the floral industry.

Paris Hilton's Family Understands The Relaxation Of Flowers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 389 | Page Views: 3478 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29
Ask Paris Hilton what she thinks of flowers and she's likely to give her trademark response, "They're hot!" And, I'm certain that if you walk into any hotel in the Hilton line and you're very likely to see some beautiful flowers adorning the lobby and other public areas. That's because people in the decorating and design industry, such as those responsible for the interior design of Hilton hotels, understand that flowers are an excellent way to make people feel welcome and relaxed.

Tea: Ordering Green Tea Online
Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2007-06-05 | Word Count: 890 | Page Views: 4304 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29
If you've started to become a green tea enthusiast, no doubt you've realized that there are an overwhelming number of green teas from which to choose. Just the number of green teas varieties in China are too many to list. You may have an interest in trying them all – but that will take you quite a while!

Odors From Hidden Mold And Your Health
Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2008-05-14 | Word Count: 1717 | Page Views: 4396 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25
Article on the often overlooked health effects of exposure to microbial volatile organic compounds or mvoc also known as mold odor. How mold odor can cause indoor air quality problems from home owners and building occupants, and how mold inspectors testing for spores often overlook this potential health threat.