A quick late Tea Time Tuesday, just before the clock ticks over to Wednesday, of some tea and cake photographed last Monday, sigh. This time it's a heady perfumed White with Rose from Madame Flavour. Made with Peony White leaf tea [Pai Mu Tan once again] it is my go-to when I want something delicate and pretty. An Australian company based in Victoria, I not only love the teas but the whimsical illustrated packaging makes me happy. The tea cup is my new fave and says only 'Made in China' on … [Read more...]
Tea Time Tuesday #2 – Green Chai and keeping it real
Tea Time Tuesday on a Friday because that's about how things look around here these days. This time it is the warm and comforting Clipper Organic Green Chai, drunk from a pint glass purchased in Montana at the Occidental Hotel. It says Budweiser on one side and has a bison on the other. It is just large enough to keep me happy. And just to keep it real, a quick peek into where I've been spending most of my time lately... Yes, I work on an iPad and computer at the same time, I still … [Read more...]
High Tea at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel
Afternoon Tea has evolved in modern times. A tradition started by the British to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner, it is now more synonymous with a special outing or occasion than an every day indulgence. Afternoon Tea is labeled as High Tea in many instances, a moniker that purists stamp their feet at due to, from what I can gather, the nature of the seating arrangement more than anything else. In the simplest of terms however there is tea, there are sandwiches, there … [Read more...]
Tea Time Tuesday #1 – Green Jasmine
While sorting out my tea cupboard the other day I shared this picture on Instagram, the rediculous thing is that it doesn't even include every box of tea I own. Most varieties are on a regular rotation however so I figured why not share them here with you! Welcome to the first installment of 'Tea Time Tuesday'. First up is my go-to cuppa, Green Jasmine. This version is a loose-leaf blend from a local Sydney company - The Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar - and is gentle and … [Read more...]
Did you get that at the airport?
RJ was away for work a week or two ago. He came home with presents, which is always a winner. The first one was a lovely little magnet: And on presentation I asked only half jokingly, 'did you get this at the airport?'. He almost didn't give me the other gift [oops, sorry mate!]. I am a sucker for green tea and have about 15 different kinds on regular rotation. This he found in a little tea shop in Perth that is the only place in Oz to import it. Soursop is a big fruit … [Read more...]
