Barry’s Very Berry Poached Pear and Sweetened Mascarpone

On December 20, 2010, in All About Tea, by Wilfried F. Voss

Barry’s Very Berry Poached Pears and Sweetened Mascarpone is a perfect desert for summer or winter as the nutmeg and cinnamon create a warm and delicious flavour.

Barry’s Green Tea and Lemongrass Infused Fried Rice

On December 20, 2010, in All About Tea, by Wilfried F. Voss

Barry’s Green Tea and Lemongrass infused fried rice is great as a light snack or a tasty treat for dinner parties.

Barry’s Irish Tea

On December 20, 2010, in All About Tea, by Wilfried F. Voss

Tea drinkers looking for quality and a full-bodied taste, should start in Ireland. With the highest per capita consumption in the world, the Irish know how to make a good cup of tea.

Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters – A New England Delight

On December 17, 2010, in Coffee, Coffee House, Greenfield, MA, Life in New England, Lifestyle, by Wilfried F. Voss

Nestled in the foothills of New England’s Berkshires, the Shelburne Falls coffee roastery hearkens back to an earlier America, a time and place where fine things were produced by village craftspeople who nurtured their products from start to finish. You will find that their hand roasted coffee beans, whether organic coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or the rich assortment of flavored coffees — are as fresh and delicious as coffee can be.

The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee

On December 15, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

While there is a plethora of books on the history and economy of coffee, there are surprisingly few about enjoying coffee. With 200 color photos and friendly text, this highly readable and accessible coffee guide is divided into two sections, covering the beans and the brew.

The Devil's Cup: A History of the World According to Coffee

On December 15, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

In this captivating book, Stewart Lee Allen treks three-quarters of the way around the world on a caffeinated quest to answer these profound questions: Did the advent of coffee give birth to an enlightened western civilization? Is coffee, indeed, the substance that drives history?

20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs

On December 15, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs–easily and inexpensively. A simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures, or infusions.

Progressive Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball 2″

On December 13, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Wilfried F. Voss

Essential for making tea using looseleaf varieties, this infuser ball is also very useful for simmering pot pourri or for holding loose herbs and spices such as bouquet garni.

Bodum Assam 4-Cup Tea Press Teapot

On December 13, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Wilfried F. Voss

Who knows more about tea than the British? When the British Tea Council asked Bodum to develop a new way of brewing tea, the result was this unique press that’s almost as much fun to look at as it is to use. Simply fill the strainer with tea leaves and add boiling water–a slow process, but well worth the time.

Bodum YoYo Personal Tea Set with Infuser and 12-Ounce Glass

On December 11, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Wilfried F. Voss

Say goodbye to tea bags and enjoy your perfect cup of tea in style with the stainless steel YOYO tea strainer and PAVINA double wall glass. The PAVINA glass is made from mouth-blown, heat-resistant borosilicate glass which allows tea lovers to visually enjoy the rich colors their favorite teas offer. Freely swirling tea leaves will release their full potential, like in a Bodum tea pot but on a smaller scale. With a length of 11.7 cm (4.6 inch), it fits into all Bodum mugs. The lid is dual purpose. If put upside-down onto the strainer it keeps the water warm while the tea is brewing, if flipped after the brewing it can be used as a saucer for the tea infuser. The hole on top of the tea infuser allows for easy storage by just hanging it up. All parts are dishwasher safe.