Where Life Relaxes with a Cup of Tea
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 [...]
Mothers are very special people and Mother’s Day was created to celebrate and appreciate motherhood. It’s a special day for mothers and should be different from other days. As we prepare for yet another Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of six ways to celebrate that will create lifelong memories like the one I’ve just shared [...]
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 [...]
Every major tea manufacturer makes a Christmas tea blend. These blends have a black, green, white, or oolong tea base combined with aromatic Christmas spices like cloves, cinnamon, and flavorings of vanilla or orange. Some even include citrus peels and bits of dried apples, currants or other seasonal fruit [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tis the season to be jolly and drink lots of tea. Not only is tea healthier than alcoholic beverages, it’s soothing and you can drink as much as you like without fear of a hangover [...]
