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--Rajive Sada Anand, NYC Artist and Teacher

"Vee offers up all of NYC’s tea secrets, from the elementary to the graduate level."

--Foster Newkirk, Tea Sommelier

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--Nancy Goodwin, Owner, Urbana Cityspa & Teabar

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Coffee and Tea Festival

An interview with Lynda Calimano, the event producer for The 2008 NYC Coffee & Tea Festival. The Festival’s history, Lynda on tea, and what to look for in this year’s festival.

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Tea Cocktails

I find that the holidays are a perfect time for relaxing with friends and family over tea cocktails, or “mar-TEA-nis.” Here are a few of my favorite recipes from around the world, as well as a few recipes I’ve concocted. Enjoy them at a holiday party or over dinner with a group. Here’s to a wonderful new year!

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Masala Chai Recipes

Last week I talked about the history, culture, and ingredients of everyone’s favorite Indian treat, masala chai. This week, I’m sharing some of my own masala chai recipes. Check out "Basic Masala Chai," "Floral Green Chai," "Very American Chai," "Chic Tearoom Chai," "Hot and Spicy Chai," "Yummy Chai Milkshake," and more.

Asiaphilia
An Asian tea, food, and culture extravagaza.

Tea Tours to India
Tea tours to India starting October 2008.

Tea and Sweets
If you have a sweet tooth, this tour is for you!