The Beauty of Our Surroundings

Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings.  – Letitia Baldridge This is the scene at the Huntsville Botanical Garden in their Conservatory where I recently held an afternoon tea. I had to stop before the guests arrived to soak in the beauty of the room and the day.…

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The Spirit of Tea

“The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace, comfort, and refinement.” —Arthur Gray, The Little Tea Book

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Tea with the Queen?

    “I frequently dream of having tea with the Queen.” —  Hugh Grant   If you could have a cup of tea with anyone you wanted whom would you choose?

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Nothing but Happiness

       May your troubles be less    And your blessings be more    And nothing but happiness     Comes through your door.          — Irish Blessing

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Centered and Calm

As the tea steeps, my head clears; As the flavors develop, my thoughts come into focus. I get centered, I get calm. Oprah Winfrey  

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Stolen Moments

“But I try to steal other moments. Sometimes I get up very early in the morning and enjoy a quiet house and cup of tea before the craziness begins. Other times, I’ll take a quick walk on the beach. You can find peace in a few minutes.” — Cindy Crawford

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The Paradox of Tea

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company – Anonymous Zen Haiku photo credit: Daniel Hopkin  

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Tea Quote of the Day

“Tea is one of the main stays of civilization in this country.” ― George Orwell, Smothered Under Journalism: 1946

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