Where Life Relaxes with a Cup of Tea
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 [...]
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 [...]
Actually, tealights really do have a lot to do with tea. The tealight originated as a way to keep tea warm. Because it burns for 4 to 5 hours, and puts off just the right amount of heat, it is also ideal for food warmers and accent lighting around the house [...]
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 [...]
This teacup and saucer is Blue Girl at Well, first introduced in 1822. It is wonderfully decorative and useful at the same time [...]
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 [...]
