Tag Archives: Rakkasan Tea Company

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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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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Grandma’s China Cabinet: Dogwood and Roses

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Suzassippi

Looking for the creamer (also identified on some sites as a gravy boat), I spotted Grandma’s sugar bowl in my china cabinet.  My intention this morning was to have my Nine Dragons Oolong with cream and sugar…but that ended up … Continue reading →

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Rakkasan’s Rukeri Black and Blue Ridge Southern Pottery’s Dixie Dogwood

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Suzassippi

Like many of the mid-century dishes I admire, a number of them are associated with my two grandmothers.  The cup is Blue Ridge Southern Pottery’s Dixie Dogwood, a “Joni original.”  The single lime green flower appeared on each dish.  It … Continue reading →

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Three on a Wire: McCormick, Johnson Brothers, and Rakkasan

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Suzassippi

No, I am not having tea this late at night in Mississippi.  If you are elsewhere, it could well be morning.  This is the start of the second week on working from home, online classes for our students, and it … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Black Dragon Oolong in Golden Wheat

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Suzassippi

Today, I’m pouring Rakkasan Tea Company’s Himalayan Black Dragon Oolong, served in Homer Laughlin’s Golden Wheat pattern with 22K gold trim.  The flat cup and saucer set sell for $5.99 at replacements.com china.  I bought a set of two cups … Continue reading →

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