Romance is the heartbeat of a Valentine and nothing drinks of love better than tea for two with that special someone you care about the most. Experiencing the pleasure of intimate conversation and the sweet joy of being in each other’s company as you sip blooming tea and eat luscious baked treats is well worth the time spent in preparation. Make this memorable romantic one-on-one Valentine Tea for You and Me:
Blooming Jasmine Tea
Blooming Jasmine tea unfurls in water, revealing delicate flowers hidden within. It is a cluster of delicate green leaves hand-sewn around a bouquet of jasmines. When placed in water it undergoes a mesmerizing transformation, releasing the sublime scent and taste of night-blooming jasmine flowers.
Strawberry Tea Biscuits with Clotted or Devonshire Cream
Mary B’s frozen bite-sized strawberry tea biscuits are delicious alternatives to homemade scones. Add a dollop of clotted cream for a taste of heaven! You can purchase both of these items at fine supermarkets and specialty gourmet food stores.
Heart-Shaped Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Purchase one or two flavored varieties of soft cream cheese such as chive & onion, garden vegetable or salmon. Use white and whole bread to make the sandwiches (one slice of each per sandwich); and with a large heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out each sandwich and arrange them on a china plate.
Assorted Pastries and Candy
Chocolate and flowers are the traditional gifts for Valentine’s Day. Put the finishing touches on your tea for two with chocolate dipped strawberries, a box of Belgian chocolates or iced petit fours and assorted fruit tartlets.
All of these things sound delicious. I’m more of a hot chocolate drinker myself but I think I’ll try the Jasmine tea just to watch the flowers unfurl.