Clippers traced their origins to relatively small, fast ships built in America in the late 1700's.

Jun 21, 2009 - Grant Sebastian Nell

Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.

Nov 2, 2006 - John Crandall

The Thermopylae, Cutty Sark and other vessels competed for the fastest times in the China tea trade, but the golden era of the clipper ship was short-lived.

Jun 28, 2010 - Daniel Harmon

Sailing ships such as the clippers had many claims to nostalgia. But there was nothing romantic about living and working on board these demanding vessels.

Aug 11, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

At an afternoon tea party or high tea, the teas you offer guests are as important as the food. Choose several tea varieties to complement your teatime menu.

Feb 17, 2011 - Wendy Craig

The benefits of tea have been recognized around the globe for centuries. Tea can also have more flavor than coffee - and it can be less expensive and healthier.

Feb 22, 2009 - Jared Plotkin

American colonists had paid a tax on tea since 1660. The East India Company monopoly on tea importation, however, sparked the famous tea party in Boston.

Feb 27, 2010 - Michael Streich

Before dumping English tea into Boston Harbor in 1773, Bostonians seemed to have accepted Parliament's authority to tax. Tons of taxed tea were peacefully imported.

Jan 14, 2010 - Brian Deming

Whether you like to have tea, drink tea, or take tea, here are some of the best options in Oxford.

Jun 25, 2007 - Jem Bloomfield

Learn about tea preparation and habits in Ireland, England and Spain

May 1, 2011 - Sarah E. Rogers

Tea has figured in religious rituals, as economic weapon, a political protest symbol and facilitator of illicit sex in venues ranging from elite parlors to the Outback.

Feb 6, 2010 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

You may have heard the term High Tea or Afternoon Tea. But, what exactly does it refer to. There has been some confusion over the years as to the exact meaning.

Dec 22, 2009 - Tom Houser

Tea is hot. The interest in tea is growing, its consumption is sky-rocketing. But how many of you have enjoyed the ritual of afternoon tea? What is high tea? Low tea?

Feb 21, 2007 - Jacqueline Church

The Tea Act of 1773 was enacted by Parliament to increase pressures on the Colonial people and enhance the wealth of the British crown.

Mar 8, 2009 - Diana Hickman

All the different teas contains antioxidants which can contribute to preventing cancer. Some teas have higher levels than others and some teas have other health benefits

Aug 28, 2007 - Elaine Walker

The humble cup of tea has had an incredible influence on world history, contributing to war, slavery, globalisation and the industrial revolution.

Dec 9, 2010 - William Milner

Tea's therapeutic benefit was widely known that it was drunk on unusually large quantities. But who drank it first? And how to make the perfect cup of tea?

Mar 23, 2010 - Punitha Muniandy

In the tradition of the English Tea Room, a pot of tea, some tea sandwiches, and a plate of desserts, creates a rest for the spirit.

Apr 1, 2010 - Ethel Brodie

Treat Mom with an afternoon tea using pretty china and silver and serving yummy scones.

Apr 27, 2009 - Deborah Harding