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An Afternoon Tea Picnic
The sun is shining, the meadows and parks are calling. A perfect time to have Afternoon Tea in the outdoors. If you are like me, you can never get enough of the ritual of Afternoon Tea. So why not have Afternoon Tea as a picnic in a beautiful park? Packing up a full picnic with […]
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The Best Teapot for Making Tea: What You Said
A fully committed tea drinking friend of mine said, “glass teapots make terrible tea”. I’ve had other friends say, “tea made in a silver teapot is not so good.” Others swear by tea made in glass or silver pots. Some people say that the Brown Betty Teapot is essential for making the best tea. The […]
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A Simple Yet Lovely Mother’s Day Tea – 3 Easy Steps
May is a wonderful month to celebrate Mother’s Day. However, when we moved to Britain and discovered that Mother’s Day is celebrated in March we were all relieved. Celebrating it in May never really worked so well for our family because my birthday fell just a few days after and it seemed like the whole […]
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Host a Christmas Tea Party
Preparing a Holiday Tea Party Just before Christmas I have often invited my woman friends over and many have said they have enjoyed stepping out of the busyness of Christmas preparations and relaxing with friends over several cups of tea and delicious food. Having a Christmas Tea Party can be as much or as […]
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A Tea Tasting Masterclass at Twinings, London
I recently found myself with a whole day in London with no pre-made plans. What to do I wondered? Visit the Twinings Shop and museum – it was suggested to me – the shop has been there for several hundred years! A perfect idea. I emerged from the Tube at the Temple station right next […]
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Tea With Your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year, and it’s the perfect day to have tea with your sweetheart. If you haven’t a special someone in mind to celebrate it with, it is equally nice to spend time with a friend or family member. It doesn’t need to be extravagant. Just a few simple touches […]
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Candlelit Tea in Winter
The dark days through the heart of the winter can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you add almost constant rain. This year, I’ve responded to the challenge with candle light. Here in Wales, I do find the dark winters long, and as we live in a very rainy climate, the days seem […]
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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz London
For those of us who love the ritual of Afternoon Tea, having tea at the Ritz, London is the pinnacle of all tea experiences. Whenever my children had a windfall of money, I would teasingly say to them, “Well then, it’s time to take Mummy to the Ritz for tea!” As it turns out, one […]
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The Perfect Scone
A few tips will help you present the perfect baked accompaniment to your tea – I’ll even give you my favourite recipe. Did you know that the celebrated scone originates as a “poor man’s” snack? Yes, in the same vein as bread pudding, French toast and cheese fondue —affordable and easy foods enjoyed by the […]
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