Steeped In Stories!
These tea stories are adventures I’ve enjoyed while experiencing the flavor and comfort of sipping a cup of tea. Some are about the history of tea, others are short descriptions of delightful tea parties or afternoon tea celebrations. Read, enjoy and add a tea story of your own in the comment section.
Ladybugs Love Tea Too!
It seems there are always tea adventures on the horizon. Last week was no exception. Upon checking into my room at a posh retreat resort, I noticed a couple of ladybugs on the French doors. Not thinking too much about it, I unpacked, made a cup of tea and enjoyed a few sips, and then left for the first conference session.
Rainy Day Tea Writing
Writing about tea is always rewarding and peaceful for me–especially on rainy days. Today started out like most of my rainy tea writing days. As the deluge poured outside the office window, I made a pot of Earl Grey Crème tea (a definite favorite), and then settled in front of the computer to write a post or two [...]
Mimi Comes to Tea
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
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 [...]
Take a Tea Timeout and Enjoy a Pot of Refreshing Chinese Green Tea
An avid gourmet tea drinker, I enjoy brewing a pot of Chinese green tea and relaxing in a comfortable executive office chair. It is a welcome 20-minute tea timeout from research and writing. I love the taste of green tea and the way it makes me feel [...]
Teatime Still Enjoyed Today
Queen Victoria and the Victorian influence is still very much in evidence in the way we enjoy tea today. There are still those of us who long for a gracious world where good manners are everything, where concern for each other is a major focus, and where entertainment can be enjoyed by everyone [...]
A Quiet Tea Spot
Tea is my beverage of choice! I remember my grandmother giving me “milk tea” to drink as a child. This hot sweetened milk and water beverage was specially prepared for quiet times when there were only the two of us. We would sit close to each other in silence sipping our tea (she drank the real stuff) [...]
Experience Bath Time Tea Comfort
One of my favorite bathing rituals is relaxing in scented warm water with fresh rose petals floating on top while listening to tranquil music and sipping iced southern sweet tea in a champagne glass. Many people take a bath as part of a daily cleansing ritual; but a tea enthusiast who enjoys bath time tea comfort loves to experience the solace and benefits a tea bath can offer [...]
Pamper Yourself with Tea for One
Grab your favorite cup and saucer, some spring water and a teaspoon or two of loose tea, and get ready for a lovely tea party for one. It’s a great way to relax and pamper yourself for a quiet moment in your favorite tea spot [...]
Tea with the Boss
One of the best performance evaluations I ever had was when my boss invited me to tea (well, actually I invited him); nevertheless, we both had a great time! Here is how it all started [...]
Remembering Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
While stumbling around on the web for interesting tea rooms, I came across the Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It brought back memories of a special Tea Excursion that my sister and I took there several years ago [...]
A Mother-Daughter Surprise 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 [...]
Bonding with New Friends over a Cup of Tea
What do white tea, jasmine and friendship have in common? The answer to this question lies in a bonding experience I recently had with a colleague who is fast becoming a new close friend. As we discussed our likes and dislikes, we both mentioned how much we enjoy tea—everything tea [...]
The Brown Betty Teapot
My first teapot was a Brown Betty Tea Pot. My sister, a fellow tea enthusiast gave it to me on my birthday along with some Earl Grey tea, sugar cubes, tongs, and a tea strainer. I still have that teapot today. What I like about it the most is that it keeps the tea hot long after it has finished steeping. There’s nothing like making a pot of tea on a cozy afternoon and being able to sip several cups before you have to brew some more [...]
Teavana Is Nirvana to Me
Teavana is my FAVORITE tea company. Why? because unlike many tea companies, Teavana: Healthy, delicious Teas are great alternatives to other drinks. They use only the freshest, highest quality teas for the best taste and health benefits. Each time I drink a cup of Teavana tea I experience nirvana or a bit of heaven [...]
