My dear high school friend, Toni Ann, gave me this great little tea infuser recently, along with an assortment of yummy herbal teas. I've never been a coffee drinker -- I love the way it smells, but don't like the taste. I used to drink Irish Breakfast tea, but I switched to herbal tea when I was pregnant with my son, and never switched back. Now I'm a definite herbal girl.
I'm really enjoying the whole process of infusing the loose tea. It makes a new morning ritual for me. So far, my favorite from the assortment is Farmer's Market Blend -- apples, papayas, rosebuds, mint and flavoring. Here's what the loose tea looks like. Actual rosebuds! It smells heavenly and tastes delicious.
The tea is made by Todd & Holland in Forest Park, Illinois. They have a wide variety of traditional and herbal teas, and you can find them online here. Go see what's brewing! :)
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Yummmm....this looks as pretty as it much taste! I will go check it out...I love coffee but also love tea. Thanks for sharing the tip!
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oops..meant "must" instead of "much"...duh....
ReplyDeleteI am going to check this out. I am not a coffee drinker. Thanks for sharing. Love that tray also. YUm, Yum, Yummy!!! Janie
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a tea infuser--I'll bet the flavor is rich!
Enjoy it--it looks heavenly!
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Tara
What a beautiful AND delicious treat! A wonderful way to start the day! I can't wait to check it out!
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When I was in College at Penn State I worked in a little shop called The Candy Cane. Cute, huh?
ReplyDeleteAnyway we sold all kinds of loose teas and accessories. That was my first exposure to these fun and tasty pleasures in life.
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Becky K.
Mmmmm, that looks good Mary. I like herbal teas too, although I usually use the tea bags. Sometimes it's all about the ritual that makes it more enjoyable!
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Donna
I've never seen a tea infuser before. How cool!
ReplyDeleteFresh, loose-leaf tea is the best tea experience, I think. I'm a tea girl too...Coffee doesn't agree with me too much. I get one of those fancy coffees out once in a blue moon and usually regret...LOL! Your infuser is a really wonderful one. Happy tea time! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I wished I loved tea,but I have tried so hard and just can't do it. It's nuts to have all my fancy cups and not drink hot tea. But I admire the teas and smells the way you do coffee.Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know if I could manage drinking it, but it certainly does look pretty. Now I had never heard of a tea infuser before...the things I learn in Blogdom!
ReplyDeleteMary, have you ever had those tea flowers, that open up when you place them in hot water? I've seen them and they look lovely but they're very expensive.
ReplyDeleteForest Park, Illinois, huh? I might have to take a field trip. It's about 40 miles from here and it's only about 5 miles from where I grew up.
Looks delicious! I am a coffee lover but I like tea as well.
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Hey Mary, I was nominated for a Spreader of Love blog award and I am in turn nominating you! Love your blog and I enjoy reading it. I am also a tea drinker. Never got into coffee but I sure treasure my tea.
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog. You seem like such a lovely lady and very easy to be around. Thanks for sharing daily inspiration
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Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteWow that Tea mix sure looks great and obviously it tastes and smells as good as it looks.
Alison
Oh Mary, that tea looks as delicious as it does pretty! My daughter and I went to a tea shop in Avon by the Sea in NJ and we used tea infusers for the first time. The tea was a Christmas blend, and was out of this world. thanks for sharing your site, I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteDebbie xo
That really looks interesting. I do love coffee, though. With half and half. But tea is awfully nice as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know about this interesting brew!
I am definitely a coffee drinker but tea does stike me now and again. I love the very subtle flavors a good tea brings to the table.
ReplyDeleteMmmm I'm just like you ; like the smell of coffe, but at heart I'm a true tea lover! What a beautiful tea?! Real rosebuds!! Enjoy! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like a relaxing treat! Those rosebuds are so pretty, I don't know that I'd be able to eat them! I love the pics of your garden in the last post too. Can I come sip tea with you and linger on that bench for a while when the weather warms a smidge? It's raining here today and I found myself sifting through my garden pictures just to catch my breath. Winter needs to go, he's long since over stayed his welcome.
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Dena
The tea looks gorgeous straight out of the bag. Real rosebuds! I'm a tried and true coffee lover, but I can appreciate a good cup of tea from time to time too!
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That tea is so pretty! Does it smell / taste like roses?
ReplyDeleteOh that tea looks amazing!
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