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Food Standards Agency News

Views wanted on honeybee venom
A New Zealand company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market the venom from the honeybee as a novel food ingredient. A novel food is a food or food ingredient that does not have a significant history of consumption within the European Union before 15 May 1997.
MHS Annual Report and Accounts 2008/09
The fourteenth annual report and audited accounts of the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) has been published and is now available online. The MHS is an Executive Agency of the Food Standards Agency.
New Food Standards Agency Scotland Director visits Royal Highland Show
The new Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS) Director, Professor Charles Milne, FSA Chief Executive Tim Smith and FSA Chair Dame Deirdre Hutton visited the Royal Highland Show on its 125th anniversary.

NPR Topics: Food

Coffee And The Morning Kvetch At L.A. Market
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:31:00 -0400
Every morning at the Original Los Angeles Farmers Market the same group of people meet at a table to laugh and kvetch over coffee and the donuts that their doctors say they shouldn't have.
Georgia Peaches: A Ripe Legacy
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:14:00 -0400
Some have tried to challenge Georgia as the "Peach State," to no avail. For Duke Lane Jr., who runs a 100-year-old peach orchard in Fort Valley, it's hard to beat the taste of a Georgia peach. People just know to look for Georgia peaches, Lane says.
How To Make The Perfect Burger
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:49:00 -0400
Barbecue chef extraordinaire Adam Perry Lang teaches NPR's David Greene how to grill that ultimate burger. The recipe is complex, but Lang says barbecue novices need not be concerned. The trick, he says, is to get organized and be prepared.

Forbes.com: Wine News

Sure-Fire Dry Wines
Jim Clarke Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0000
The term "dry" means something different to everyone, but these selections fit the literal definition--and deliver on taste as well.
Graduation Wine Gifts
Eric Arnold Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0000
Blue chip labels will appreciate in value over the next decade.
Underappreciated Australian Wines
Tyler Colman Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0000
The Land Down Under makes more than just cheap, mass-produced shiraz.

 

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Coffee - Tells the commercial and social 400 year old history of two of the world's most important commodities since their arrival in Europe from the Far East and Africa.

African Tea - Information about teas, rooibos, and honeybush in African countries. Drinking and cooking suggestions.
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Afternoon Tea Party - Tea party ideas. Some information on history and traditions, accoutrements, recipes, books and a list of tea rooms in the Seattle area.

Cat-Tea Corner - Cooking with tea, themed clip art, discussion list, web ring, and a guide to shops.
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Chai! - Chai stories and recipes.
Meta Description: [ Chai is a great spice milk tea from India that is being discovered by many drinkers around the world. ]

Chinese Teas 101 - Hobbyist information on how to brew a cup of Chinese tea. Information on customs and classes.
Meta Description: [ Chinese Tea basics - Chinese tea custom, Chinese tea classes, Chinese tea brewing methods, etc. ]

Ethical Tea Partnership - Non-profit organization of tea companies aims to understand how tea is sourced, as well as to validate conditions on estates and factories by credible, independent monitoring.

Fine Green Tea - Provides information and articles about green tea.
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Grading Tea - Everything2 node describing the principles of tea grades, with examples and origins.

Green Tea - Articles on the benefit of green tea.
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Let's Learn About Green Tea - In-depth and well-illustrated information about growing and processing.
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Mashtea Gholee CyberTeaHouse - A Persian view on tea, including ceremonies and the benefits.
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OolongOz - Dedicated to the art of high mountain Taiwanese Oolong tea.

Photos from Darjeeling - May 2000 - A collection of photographs of tea gardens, plucking and processing, and tasting.

Plentea - Information about a variety of teas including recipes, history, and health effects.
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Purely Tea - A blog exploring tea in all its incarnations.

Rooibos Tea - Information about red tea including how to use it and recipes.
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500 So You Wanna Serve High Tea? - A clever tutorial on the proper way to serve High Tea.

Tea and Coffee Trade Journal - Provides information on tea and coffee including articles and a buyer's guide.
Meta Description: [ Tea and Coffee Trade Journal - The premier magazine for the tea and coffee industry ]

Tea and Roses - A northern NJ based company specializing in programs about tea. Newsletter available by subscription.

Tea Association of Canada - A not-for-profit association of leading companies and tea producing countries including Sri Lanka, Kenya, India, and Bangladesh.

TEA Discussion Board - A public forum for talking about tea.
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Tea FAQ - Frequently asked questions about tea from a Usenet newsgroup.
Meta Description: [ Frequently Asked Questions about tea types, preparing tea, bags versus loose leaves, descriptions of popular teas, tea ceremonies, caffeine, miscellaneous details, and professional tasters' lexicon. ]

Tea Forum - Public discussion forum about tea in art and culture in general and in Chinese literature in particular. There is a small collection of poems and prose.

Tea Guy Speaks - Tea news and reviews in a blog format.

Tea Infusion - General information including history and culture, properties and health benefits.
Meta Description: [ Fascinating information on the many properties and health benefits of different types of tea, the history and culture of tea around the world, and informative guides on choosing the right type of tea and accessories for you! ]

Tea Muse - Monthly newsletter celebrating the history, enjoyment, and variety of tea in words, pictures and brief videos.
Meta Description: [ Monthly newsletter discussing all things tea ]

500 Tea Review Archive - Read or write reviews of teas from many vendors worldwide.

Tea Time Traditions - A series of articles on etiquette, traditions, recipes for food to serve, and themed parties.
Meta Description: [ Our tea time series on tea history, etiquette and recipes ]

Tea Trail - Educational website targeted at teaching children about the subject of tea.
Meta Description: [ Tea 4 Schools landing page. Tea 4 Schools information channel ]

Tea with George and his Aardvarks - George once again dons an Aardvark suit and deeply converses about tea philosophy
Meta Description: [ Tea Club for Tea Lovers, also lovers of Tea-drinking Aardvarks ]

404 Tea, a Drink to Quench All Thirsts - Tea: its history, rituals, techniques and references, from an exhibition presented in Montreal in 1996. In English and French.

Tea: A Story of Serendipity - Tea is second only to water in worldwide consumption, and Americans drink their fair share. From the U.S.F.D.A.
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Tending Toward Tea - Reviews and preparation notes for Earl Gray varieties, plus places to drink in and near Boston.

The Tea Council of the USA - Assisting the tea industry with wholesale and retail needs.
Meta Description: [ The Tea Association provides information and resources for the purpose of supporting the overall success of the tea industry and creating an environment conducive to growth. ]

The Tea Home Page - The Guild of Tea Shops, pairing teas with food, glossary, and an extensive list of resources for merchants, organizations, and individuals.
Meta Description: [ The United Kingdom Tea Council is an independent non-profit making body dedicated to promoting tea and its unique story for the benefit of those who produce, sell and enjoy tea the world over. ]

The Tea House Times - The Tea House Times is bi-monthly publication for tea rooms.
Meta Description: [ The Tea House Times Newsletter Subscriptions and Custom Newsletter Services for Tea Rooms and Tea Businesses, Victoriana, Etiquette, Tea Connoisseur, Friendship Quotes from 1800's & 1900's, Society Page, Travel/Events, Craft, Reviews, Readers' Choice Top Tea Rooms List, Book Reviews, Product Revi... ]

The UK Tea Council - The UK tea council. Independent body dedicated to promoting tea and its unique story for the benefit of those who produce, sell and enjoy tea the world over.
Meta Description: [ Tea 4 Business landing page. Trade, media and press information channel ]

White Tea Guide - A small guide including history, varieties and health benefits.
Meta Description: [ Quick and easy guide to white tea, including history, varieties, production, health benefits, and white tea tips. ]

World Green Tea Association - Information includes business news, Japanese tea culture, and encyclopedia.