tea time
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Taking Tea Outdoors in the Southlands
When we lived up near New York City, we’d spend as much of the summertime outdoors as possible: hiking, picnicking, gardening, relaxing down the shore, taking an after-dinner stroll. Restaurants opened up their terraces to the warm sunshiny days and the pleasant evenings. We’d sit outside on the front stoop sipping cool drinks, chatting with… Continue reading
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Adding the Colors of Fall to Your Tea Time
As the green on the trees turns to the hues of Fall, it’s time to add those colors to your tea time. The best approach is to bring out the fall colored teawares, from teapots to cups and mugs to creamer and sugar sets to tea-for-one sets. Fall colors come not only from the changing… Continue reading
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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in October
Hello again, fellow tea lovers, time to explore special dates in October that are worthy of a toast of the teacup. Of course, there some well-known ones: Columbus Day on the 8th, and the biggee, Halloween on the 31st. Let us not slight, though, the lesser known occasions. I present some for your to explore… Continue reading
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Interrupting Tea Time Is Undignified
Anyone with any sense or sensibility (that reference was for my fellow Jane Austen fans) will know better than to interrupt tea time. As the British say, “It just isn’t done.” I’ve talked about tea time manners before, things like pinky-pointing or overly loud slurping (done for its own sake, not so you get the… Continue reading
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Fall Is in the Air at Tea Time!
Fall is in the air, and tea time shows it. From the choice of teas served to the flavors of the foods with a harvest theme, tea time is a great way to celebrate the change of seasons. Fall Tea Time Teas While warmer temps lead people to lighter flavored teas, as the weather cools… Continue reading
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Serving Tea Elegantly: Tiered Serving Stands
I’d like you to try something for me. Close your eyes and picture a table set for afternoon tea. In your mind’s eye, what do you see? A teapot, probably in a cozy. Place settings of teacups, plates, and flatware. But I’m sure that’s not all. If you’re like me, the picture of “afternoon tea”… Continue reading
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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in September
Hello again, fellow tea lovers, time to explore special dates in September that are worthy of a toast of the teacup. Of course, there some well-known ones: Labor Day, the Autumnal Equinox (marking the first day of Autumn), and of course the 11th. Here, though, I bring out the lesser known occasions for your to… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Thought Chain Reaction
Tea Kettle Philosophy involves a lot of thinking. Thinking of one thing leads to another. Filling a tea kettle with water leads to the thought of that tasty tea and its long history. The tea can lead to thoughts of chocolate cake and sitting with friends sipping and talking of such matters of high import… Continue reading
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Going Offbeat with Your Tea Time Fashion
You can go offbeat with your tea time fashion. Just think outside the ordinary. Don’t reach for the standard attire, and try out something else instead. Do you avoid tea time because you think you need to dress up in frills and lace and suits and neckties? (I’m trying to cover both genders here.) Afternoon… Continue reading
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Quiz: How Are Your Tea Time Manners?
The question of manners at tea time comes up online and in the real world. In fact, some feel rather more inclined when enjoying tea to follow certain social conventions and even tea rituals and ceremonies. From the way the tea is prepared to what foods to serve to how to pour and enjoy the… Continue reading
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