Tea and Other Ramblings

So I told you that I was going to show more of my collection. This is an Asian-style set that I purchased from Pier 1 actually. I have somewhat of a weakness for blue and white china. This paisley design is rather unusual for the Asian-style shape, I think, but I could be wrong. I just really liked the set. At any rate, it's really a nice set to have with oolong tea. Or jasmine or green tea.

Anyway, it's time to start having the Sunday morning tea times. Once school starts, my friend, Rose, is back in the area and we try to get together on the weekends for testing different teas. We have already been through a delightful and inexpensive green tea with citrus flavors. And then we enjoyed a delicious peppermint tea this weekend; brewed strong to which we added milk and sugar. This is one I always used to make on cold winter nights or whenever anyone in the family was feeling a bit under the weather. It is a very comforting tea and I am never without a good quality peppermint tea for very long. Try it whenever you feel low in spirits or in health. It is one that I feel should be in the pantry of anyone who loves a good cuppa.