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“Tea cakes” called Pu-erh are aged, and like wine—they can be aged for 100 years. (Photo by Jason Fasi)
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Montreal tea stores honour an ancient tradition

by × on January 22, 2013 at 10:58 am × Comments Off

Tea, which is more than 5,000 years old, was possibly born in the Yunnan province of China. Legends mention Shen Nung, an early emperor and scientist, who ruled that all drinking water be boiled as a hygienic precaution. One day while traveling, his servants boiled water for him, and just [...]

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Al fresco dining is a hallmark of summer

by × on June 18, 2012 at 4:43 pm × Comments Off

BY BARBARA MOSER This Father’s Day—or any day—there’s nothing quite like eating in the sun or shade of cafés in Westmount Village on Sherbrooke between Victoria and Claremont. Foumagerie, with more tables outside than in, will satisfy your palate with their array of sandwiches and salads, all made fresh and [...]