Tea the DrinkThere are two forms of tea that often cause confusion in the tea world: tea the drink and tea the meal. Tea the drink is made from the Camellia Sinensis plant and from the processing of the plant white, green, oolong, and black teas are produced. The basic teas are also often blended with other plants like vanilla, mint and melon as well as flavors like Oil of Bergamot to make Earl Grey Tea,The beverage is made by steeping processed leaves, buds, or twigs of the tea bush in hot water for a few minutes. The processing can include oxidation, heating, drying, and the addition of other herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits.The term "herbal tea" usually refers to infusions of fruit or of herbs (such as rosehip, chamomile, or jiaogulan) that contain no Camellia Sinensis.Tea the MealTea the meal on the other hand involves tea the drink as
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Family Gatherings, High Tea, Loose Tea
Tea party food comes in different assortments depending on the choice of preference and well, the theme of the party.More than likely, you think of little old ladies gathering to drink this pleasurable beverage and chat. Perhaps your thoughts immediately turn to a little girl surrounded by stuffed animals, "pretend" get together.A thing like this can be whatever you make it; from whimsical to elaborate.Thoughts of parties being for little children are a thing of the past. They are no longer what people immediately think of anymore.Tea parties are taking on an exiting new twist.They are a great way to introduce your friends to a healthy yet chic way to enjoy tea. You have a nice, new Chinese tea set you're itching to try it out and several friends coming over.Ok, now what?Armed with your gorgeous, yet functional, Chinese tea set, organic loose tea leaves, and the friends to enjoy
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Anna Russell, Loose Tea, Party Food
A few weeks ago we had the family over for Sunday lunch, nine adults, four grandkids. My wife as usual turned out a cracking meal, Roast beef and lamb - The grandkids prefer lamb - roast potatoes, roast parsnip, cauliflower, small boiled potatoes, carrots and of course Yorkshire puddings with gravy and mint sauce for the lamb. All prepared and cooked by my long suffering wife, the only exception being the Yorkshire puddings which were precooked by "Aunty Bessie" and only needed to be heated in the oven. If you haven't tried "Auntie Bessie's" Yorkshire puddings, try them, they taste so good and are so reasonably priced that it isn't worth the time and effort of making your own.Anyway after singing the praises of "Aunty Bessie," I am blithering on as usual and need to get to the point. Well, after overindulging, also as usual, I sat with the two
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Recipes
Loose Tea, Mint Sauce, Yorkshire Puddings
