Afternoon TeaShould be provided, fresh supplies, bread and butter,fancy pastries, cakes, etc.Being brought in as other guests arrive.- Ms. Beaton’s Book of Household ManagementSummertime is always full of family and friends, so why not surprise them by having tea alfresco?Just recently, my friend asked me to help her organize a … Continue reading
In 2005, I was working for a consulting company called Accenture. I enjoyed the job, but didn’t love it, and was always looking for a way to break out of the corporate rat race. I was working and living in London for a client engagement and frequented Covent Garden for … Continue reading
I am always delighted when I see tea touted, referenced, or revered in books, music, TV, or film, particularly if it is done in a clever, amusing, or silly manner. So when my husband – who is a musician and is always scouring the web for unusual music-related items – … Continue reading
It is in my plans to hike to a mountain top in China and drink tea in a beautiful secluded environment, as sometimes the location in which you drink tea can make the tea so much better. My favorite cup of tea for the entire month of June was not … Continue reading
I poured the tea and waited till quarter past three …while it cooled – I steeped.The visions soon crept – I am not one to be fooled.Love finally arrived … and it was radiant … and right on time.I asked, “Where have you been and what have you seen?”Love said, … Continue reading
Summer is here, accompanied by sunshine, heat, and of course, iced tea. The warm summer days almost always warrant a refreshing, cold beverage that quenches our thirst as well as satisfies our taste buds. But watch out! There are imitation iced teas lurking in the grocery store aisles that tempt … Continue reading