Where Life Relaxes with a Cup of Tea
The day before Mother’s Day I attended a wonderful Afternoon Tea Party along with hundreds of other guests. After a great afternoon of delicious scones, lemon and raspberry curd, Devonshire cream, gourmet teas by Tea Forte, and an assortment of savories and desserts, I had the chance to purchase the lovely bone china teapot on my table… [Continue Reading]
I’m still reveling in wonder and amazement! On the Thursday before Mother’s Day my daughter took me on an urban safari to supposedly visit a downtown historic site. Imagine my astonishment that after taking the scenic route we ended up at the Ritz Carlton. After parking, she mentioned that my Mother’s Day gift was inside; so we strolled through halls filled with antiques to the Lobby Lounge for a Mother-Daughter Surprise Tea… [Continue Reading]
Enjoy a spectacular Tea-Tasting, TODAY!!! Taste a selection of teas and learn about modern variations. This program is part of a series of tastings and lectures for adults and educational programming for children that are being offered at The American Museum of Natural History… [Continue Reading]
Chinese artisans in the Yixing Province are famous for their hand-crafted and beautiful clay teapots and tea ware; but a little known fact is that they also produce quite stunning glass products. Made of heat-resistant glass, these teapots and accessories have unique tea brewing qualities and can withstand temperatures between -68F and 300F… [Continue Reading]
It’s amazing how one enterprising person can build a famous business and bequeath a legacy for generations to come. This was the case with William Fortnum, a lowly footman in Queen Anne’s Palace. He persuaded Hugh Mason to go into business with him and the Fortnum & Mason tea emporium was created… [Continue Reading]
Tea savories are tidbits of highly seasoned non-sweet treats served at Afternoon and High Tea events. Similar to appetizers, they are gourmet concoctions of meats and/or vegetables that delight the palate… [Continue Reading]
Ever heard of Low Tea? I came across an article the other day that explained the difference between the custom of serving “Low” and “High” Tea. It seems that well-to-do English homes served Low Tea in the afternoons instead of the more substantial High Tea that was enjoyed by the middle classes in the evenings… [Continue Reading]
