We recently moved to a gorgeous property with some lovely huge trees and today was our day to investigate. Finally it was sunny so we donned our snow boots and stomped through the ice topped snow walking from tree to tree to see what we would discover. The best part was the wild coyote tracks all over the backyard but then we made a fabulous discovery... a HUGE evergreen that was like an umbrella underneath...so big we could stand up under the tree and not be seen on the outside.
All three of us said... TEA PARTY! It's big enough under there to put a little bistro table and four chairs...just perfect for a teddy bear tea party this spring. We can't wait!
Don't have a huge evergreen to sit under? No worries... find a nice tree in your own backyard or at the local park, bring a picnic blanket and a thermos of tea and cookies. Pack up your Noah's Ark Workshop teddy bears and have the ultimate teddy bear tea party this spring! Let me know about it if you do!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
A wonderful tea store
This afternoon we stumbled upon a wonderful treat! A brand new retail tea shop and bistro... we were thrilled. A lovely pot of mango/apricot tea and some fabulous lunch items that were to die for. Unfortunately we were too full to try the lucious desserts on the dessert tray. Next visit we'll have those FIRST!Here's a little snippet from their website. You can order online there too! Enjoy:
Our tea shops are staffed with tea enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the world of loose leaf tea with our customers. Each shop carries a selection of more than 300 varieties including Black, Green, Oolong, White, Rooibush, Herbal and Fruit, and ranging in price from just a few cents per cup all the way up the rarest teas grown exclusively for TeaGschwendner by some of the world’s finest estates.
On top of that we offer an extensive range of tea-related products: glass, ceramic, and porcelain teapots; fine tableware from around the world; teapot warmers; tea candles; filter systems; tea literature; and customized gifts for any occasion.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Brewing the perfect pot of tea
Today let's make the perfect pot of tea!
1. Fill the kettle with fresh cold filtered water and set on the stove to boil (tap water is fine too but filtered or bottled water makes your tea extra special!)
2. While the water is boiling, fill your teapot with very hot water and put the lid on so that the teapot can get warm.
3. Right before the water gets to a rolling boil, empty out the warming water and add or 1 teaspoon of loose tea per person into the pot.
4. When the water reaches a rolling boil, take the teapot to the kettle and immediately pour the boiling water into the pot and cover the teapot with the lid.
5. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes. The larger the leaf of the tea, the longer it will take.
6. Stir the tea slightly before you pour it in the cups.
7. Use a tea strainer and pour.
If you're using tea bags, techincally you're supposed to use 1 bag per person. I personally think that's too strong ... 1-2 bags per pot are plenty with a 5 minute steep time.
1. Fill the kettle with fresh cold filtered water and set on the stove to boil (tap water is fine too but filtered or bottled water makes your tea extra special!)
2. While the water is boiling, fill your teapot with very hot water and put the lid on so that the teapot can get warm.
3. Right before the water gets to a rolling boil, empty out the warming water and add or 1 teaspoon of loose tea per person into the pot.
4. When the water reaches a rolling boil, take the teapot to the kettle and immediately pour the boiling water into the pot and cover the teapot with the lid.
5. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes. The larger the leaf of the tea, the longer it will take.
6. Stir the tea slightly before you pour it in the cups.
7. Use a tea strainer and pour.
If you're using tea bags, techincally you're supposed to use 1 bag per person. I personally think that's too strong ... 1-2 bags per pot are plenty with a 5 minute steep time.
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