The women in my family have always been attracted to tea traditions and ceremonies. It started with my grandmother, who lived to be 104 years old; and has continued through the generations to my granddaughter, who is 3 years old and counting [...]
Two Teabags in a Cup
October 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
As a tribute to my excellent father who passed away on September 30th, I offer this tea story. Although Daddy was a serious coffee drinker (he picked up the habit while in the Navy); he would participate in Afternoon Tea with my sister and me. It was always a hilarious occasion; for no matter the type or blend of tea, when using teabags Daddy would always take two in his cup [...]
Claridge’s Reading Room: The Best Afternoon Tea in London
August 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Reading Room at the historic 5-Star Claridge Hotel in London is purported to have the best afternoon tea in town. It is THE destination for tea enthusiasts, who may choose from 30 different blends of tea from all over the world [...]
Upgrade Your Tea Parties
August 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’m always looking for unconventional ways to enjoy tea. Tea with a Twist: Entertaining and Cooking with Tea by specialty tea expert, Lisa Boalt Richardson, is full of novel approaches to serving and having fun with tea [...]
Scones Galore
June 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love scones—almost every flavor and way they can be made. Just in case you missed these posts about scones, I’ve included them here and will add new ones from time to time. You can read about the origin of scones, how to enjoy floral flavored ones as well as try your own hand at making them with my peach scone recipe [...]
Always Use the Proper Tea Strainer
May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever been unpleasantly surprised to find tea leaves floating in your cup when using a tea strainer? Nothing disturbs my tea comfort more than to know I’ve ruined a tea experience using the wrong tea strainer [...]
Treat Yourself to Old World Floral Scone Mixes
April 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
Woodland Fairy Acres has created an exquisite line of Old World Floral Scone Mixes you can bake for those special tea party occasions or to enjoy in your favorite quiet tea spot. Old World Floral Scone Mixes come in five specially fashioned gourmet scone collections [...]
