Heralding from Japan, Royal Milk Tea is made with a blend of Assam and Darjeeling tea leaves and milk. Compared to a typical milk tea, the milk to water ratio is much higher so it balances the semi-bitter taste of strong tea with the creamy richness of milk. Royal Milk Tea Ingredients: To make 1 … Continue reading Royal Milk Tea Recipe ♥
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Breathe and Embrace Your Tea ♥
All About Taking Time for You… I am all about stopping, taking some time for yourself, replenishing and refilling the cup. You can't run on empty. Whatever your way of recharging, do it. Do it for yourself. It is not selfish, it is necessary. I found this new moon ritual the other day and it … Continue reading Breathe and Embrace Your Tea ♥
A Little Bit of Calm ♥
Wow life is hectic!! In this crazy, full on, stress induced life we lead it is vital for us to take a moment and relax... not only our bodies but maybe more importantly our minds. I like to do this in a few different ways depending on what is happening. Sometimes it is as simple … Continue reading A Little Bit of Calm ♥
Poetic Tea ♥
One of the best things about writing a blog on your favourite subject is all the wonderful people you meet along the way. I was perusing the pages recently and came across Tea Poetry https://www.facebook.com/teapoetry/ we got to chatting and I asked how this page came about. So it turns out they have a pretty … Continue reading Poetic Tea ♥
Tasseography…the art of reading tea leaves
What is Tasseography? Also known as tasseomancy or tassology, it is a defined as a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments. Tea leaf reading conjurs up visions of gypsy carnivals and dark tents off to the side of the main event with fortune tellers, or a … Continue reading Tasseography…the art of reading tea leaves
Steampunk Tea Shenanigans
Welcome to the world of cogs, floating airships, goggles and eccentric inventors...oh and tea, or a cup of brown joy as the steampunk society refer to it as. Steampunk is defined as a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting (centered on Queen Victoria's reign) and typically features steam-powered machinery and/or a style … Continue reading Steampunk Tea Shenanigans
My Time in Turkey ♥ and yes there was tea involved…
I traveled to Turkey in 2015 to attend the 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli at ANZAC Cove. We spent some amazing weeks in Istanbul and Kusadasi enjoying their hospitality, food, culture and immersing ourselves in the history. One of the things the Turks are very proud of is their "Top Tea Drinker" status in the world, … Continue reading My Time in Turkey ♥ and yes there was tea involved…
What are the Benefits of Drinking Teas? ♥ Good night sleep…onto a winner!
Herbal teas...where do I start? Chamomile, peppermint, lavender, ginger, jasmine etc etc etc. So many varieties and blends, iced or hot, green, black, tisane, organic - the list is near endless. So let's look at how the humble cup of tea can help us in our busy lives, starting with our erratic sleep schedules. I … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Drinking Teas? ♥ Good night sleep…onto a winner!
Be Present With A Cup Of Tea ♥
Drinking a cup of tea for me is more about the mindfulness, contemplation and relaxation than anything else. I recently watched an interview with Oprah and Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk. He explained how the mere act of drinking a cup of tea can help the drinker take time to re-calibrate and be … Continue reading Be Present With A Cup Of Tea ♥
To Brew a Cup of Tea ♥
This just seemed to be perfect for how I am feeling at the moment. Our world as we know it in New Zealand has been rocked, shattered; and in its wake we are left numb, saddened, angry and ashamed. For me, I find withdrawing into my own thoughts and space comforting. I spent time with … Continue reading To Brew a Cup of Tea ♥
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