Category Archives: Tea

Warnagala Wild Sri Lankan tea

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Suzassippi

I got an email last week from Rakkasan Tea Company that they had a limited amount of a wild-grown black tea from Sri Lanka. Knowing that when Rakkasan is able to obtain a superb tea (like the wonderful Black Ruby … Continue reading →

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Today’s post is brought to you by Rakkasan Nam Viet Earl Grey

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Suzassippi

I am still washing my tea cup and wine glass in the bathroom sink. Sigh. It is probably some kind of karmic equalizer to ensure one does not become too cocky in the grand plans of the universe. At least, … Continue reading →

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Riding with the Horsemen

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Suzassippi

Today, I am riding with the Mughal Horsemen again, using Edwin M. Knowles Sylvan, a pussy willow and yellow pods design from 1934. Since the real Horsemen originated in the 15th century, I thought the least I could do was … Continue reading →

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Rakkasan Tea and Dave’s Bagels

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Suzassippi

I support organizations that do meaningful work toward reconciliation and developing human capital. Today’s post is brought to you by Rakkasan Tea’s Nine Dragons Oolong, served in Sibongile Pottery’s guinea cup, and Dave’s Killer Bagels. I have written a lot … Continue reading →

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Moriage Dragonware tea cup with Nine Dragons Oolong

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Suzassippi

No, I did not actually drink my Vietnamese Nine Dragons Oolong from the Japanese tea cup this morning. Rakkasan finally got some tea in that I have been waiting for (Covid has disrupted a lot of supply chains as we … Continue reading →

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Mughal Horseman Tea

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Suzassippi

Mughal Horseman’s Tea from Bangladesh is the newest offering from Rakkasan Tea Company. A black tea, it is “organic, rare and hand-plucked,” very smooth with no tannic bitterness.  This tea has quickly become one of my favorite teas from Rakkasan’s … Continue reading →

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A little Friday treat, or: Inspiration might be where you do not expect to find it.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Suzassippi

My Rakkasan tea order came in this week, and once again I can enjoy my favorite: Nam Việt Earl Grey made with wild black tea from a mountain in the Yên Bái Province and  bergamot oil from the Reggio di … Continue reading →

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Andean Black + Cacao

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Suzassippi

Thursday my latest batch of tea from Rakkasan arrived, and since this is Sunday, I have now tasted all three of the new types.  Today’s tea hails from the Andes in Colombia, near Bitaco.   I can describe the Andean Black … Continue reading →

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Rakkasan Nam Viet Earl Grey

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Suzassippi

Nam Viêt Earl Grey is our own take on the world famous and always popular Earl Grey tea.  The wild black tea and bergamot combination offers an amazing experience where the character of the tea is enhanced by an orange, … Continue reading →

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Enchantment

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Suzassippi

Although the cup and creamer are not a matched set, I bought them both at the same time in the tiny Elbert store when we visited Papa’s farm back during the birthday celebration for mother when my cousins came to … Continue reading →

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