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OOLONG TEA PAIRINGS…
‘Phoenix Supreme’ Oolong tea is picked from bushes that grow on the Wudong peak of Phoenix Mountain in Guarngdong Province, China. It is made in small batches by and expert tea master and gathered twice […]
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Herbal Tea
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#NATIONAL TEA DAY 21st-22nd APRIL…
#National Tea Day is a day for people who LOVE tea, there are a huge variety of ways to get involved and share your love of tea with the nation. If you want to wish your friends […]
Fruit Teas
FREE HERBAL TEA SAMPLES…
Eloments Organic Vitamin Tea is offering free vitamin tea just by signing up for their newsletter. Eloments is made from 100% natural ingredients and is filled with vitamins and minerals. Herbal teas are perfect for cleansing your […]
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GYOKURO ASAHI TEA, THE RAREST JAPENESE GREEN TEA…
Gyokuro Asahi Tea is the rarest Japenese tea of all, being grown in the Kyoto region under special bamboo shades to control the amount of sunlight to the plants.The fine emerald needle-shaped leaves give […]
Chocolate
#yummy PANCAKE DISHES FOR SHROVE TUESDAY…
Tuesday 13th February is Shrove Tuesday so why not pop over to The Village Kitchen in Edwinstowe to try one their delicious pancakes. The ice-cream is from a selection of Thaymar’s ice-cream’s which they stock at The Village […]
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THE VINTAGE TEA PARTY…
The Vintage Tea Party Book by Angel Adoree is not your average book on recipes and pictures on all things vintage. This book is one you will keep on your table in the lounge for […]
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THE LEGEND OF TEAPOTS…
Legend says that the Chinese were the first to invent tea and also teapots. The first ones were made around the 8th century, and appeared during the Sung Dynasty (960-1270) and the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). […]
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9 REASONS TO DRINK TEA…
1.Drinking three cups of tea daily can protect against heart attacks and stroke. 2.A new review study shows regular drinking of either black or green tea can reduce the risk of heart problems by 11 […]
Fruit Teas
SEVEN WAYS TO STORE TEA…
It’s best to transfer both loose tea and tea bags from a cardboard or paper packet or tub into an air-tight container. Tins and caddies with tight-fitting lids are good as they can keep out […]
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THE LAVENDER TEA ROOM IN BAKEWELL…
While on a day trip out to Bakewell we popped into The Lavender Tea Rooms for a spot of tea and cake. It is centrally located in Hebden Court, in a charming courtyard setting. The […]
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A MUG OR A CUP FOR YOUR TEA?…
Which do you prefer a mug or a tea cup and saucer? Personally, I think both are appropriate in certain situations. You would give the builder a mug, and yourself one while sitting reading your […]
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TWINNING’S AFTERNOON TEA WEEK OFFERS…
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive compensation if you make a purchase using this link. Twining’s have an exclusive offer for this special ‘Afternoon Tea Week 14th – 20th August’. Celebrate afternoon […]
Chocolate
TEA PAIRINGS WITH CHOCOLATE…
Of course with different strengths of chocolate this does mean there is a choice of pairings. With dark chocolate, try Assam, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Gyokuro, or Oolong. With milk or white chocolate try Darjeeling, Dragonwell, […]
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