Kusmi Tea is a brand of tea, headquartered in Paris, France. It was originally founded by Pavel Kousmichoff in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1867, with the onset of the Russian Revolution in 1917 the brand moved to Paris. I won't lie, the thing that lured me in with the Kusmi Tea brand was the delightful … Continue reading Kusmi Tea
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Tea is the elixir of life
Top Tea Drinkers?
Who drinks the most tea in the world? Apparently per capita it is the Turkish, followed closely by the Irish, English and Iranians. Tea is classed as the second most popular drink in the world, water being the top of the list. Some say it is the most common drink in the world that is … Continue reading Top Tea Drinkers?
Drink tea, read books, be happy ♥
One of my many pleasures is to make a pot of tea, sit back and relax with a good book. I used to be a one genre type of gal but these days I am trying to branch out and expand my range. However after taking this photo I realised I have a bit of … Continue reading Drink tea, read books, be happy ♥
Zealong Tea (NZ) @ The Origin (Christchurch)
I was lucky enough to be in Christchurch for work this week and discovered a delightful little cafe in St Albans called The Origin - Specialty Tea & Coffee...right up my alley! https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginNZ/ Besides the beautiful fresh and raw healthy foods they serve they have a fantastic range of Zealong Teas; all elegantly displayed under … Continue reading Zealong Tea (NZ) @ The Origin (Christchurch)
Tea Tools
There are so many 'tools' available these days for brewing tea. Surely our grandparents coped well with the old tea leaf strainer and nothing much more? I guess because the mighty tea bag was invented the tea strainers went out of vogue for a while. I remember the excitement back in the 80s when PG … Continue reading Tea Tools
Candles and tea, candles with tea…mmm the possibiliteas are endless ;)
Today I felt a little bit experimental and tried combining two of my passions - Tea and Candles. First one is Earl Grey Royale in an appropriate cornflower teacup and the other blend is Chai with cinnamon ♥ The outcome was very pretty and they smell sensational. I'm impatiently waiting for them to set completely … Continue reading Candles and tea, candles with tea…mmm the possibiliteas are endless 😉
Planting Tea Shrubs – yes I am serious!!
I have amazing children and with those children come some pretty incredible friends of theirs...Christmas just gone was a quiet affair for us, but one of the highlights was a gorgeous gift of a Camellia sinensis or Tea Bush from one of my daughters friends. I was over the moon to receive this thoughtful and … Continue reading Planting Tea Shrubs – yes I am serious!!
Basilur Tea (NZ)
Basilur Tea I first came across Basilur Tea at a fundraiser High Tea I attended with some of my tea loving friends. We were treated to a selection of the Four Seasons teas - Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. They were exquisitely presented and so pleasant to drink. Since then I have bought The Herbal … Continue reading Basilur Tea (NZ)
Tea Beginnings
How it all came about… Wishing you always; walls for the wind, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire & the love & laughter of those you hold dear.Old Celtic Saying My grandparents emigrated from Northern Ireland in the mid 70's, coming across the world to New Zealand. No mean feat at any … Continue reading Tea Beginnings
Tea ceremony music
This makes my heart sing, so soulful and beautiful... https://youtu.be/rqZbR16Qs1o So relaxing ♥ Exquisite Kanji TextThank you 五玄土 ORIENTO
The Tea Chest Blog 