My Tea Break

Rediscovering Tea around the world

Monthly Archives: July 2012


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Matcha Smoothie

Today I tried this Matcha smoothie recipe. The recipe is very simple. You combine 1 cup of greek yogurt (you can also use 1 cup of milk or soy milk) , 1 teaspoon of matcha powder, and ice cubes in to a blender.

Source: elizadomestica.com via Patricia on Pinterest

One glass of matcha is the equivalent of 10 glasses of green Tea in terms of its nutritional value and antioxidant content. That’s because when you drink Matcha you’re drinking the whole leaf (finely ground and powdered).

The result is a delicious and healthy smoothie and a boost of energy to start the day!

Happy Tea Break.

Tania


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Music & Tea

Billy Corgan, the lead vocal and guitar of Smashing Pumpkins, is into TEA!

His latest project is to open a 1930s Chinese-style Tea house named “Zuzu’s or more formally Madame Zuzu’s Tea House”, in Highland Park, Chicago. In here all sorts of art and Tea come together. “It has a whimsical feel to it… it’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time in terms of space, but what we put into the space will change. My dream number is changing it 15 to 20 times a month where you’re inviting people to talk about film or have an open mic night.”.

You can read more:
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Happy Tea Break,
Mariana


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Homemade Ice Fruit Tea

Ready-to-drink  Ice Tea  is not as healthy as we’ve been led to believe. Most brands contain artificial ingredients, sweeteners, additives and unnatural colors. Bottled teas also may contain fewer of the beneficial chemicals that give Tea its healthy reputation.

A homemade Ice Fruit Tea or Spritzer is a healthy and inexpensive way to enjoy a flavored Tea drink made at home.

Source: juliasroomfordessert.blogspot.ca via Jenna on Pinterest

Today I suggest this refreshing strawberry Ice Tea recipe:

  • 2 cups whole frozen strawberries
  • 1 litre of white Tea
  • 2 spoons of lemon juice
  • Blend your strawberries until smooth.
  • Mix the pureed strawberries, Tea and lemon juice.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
    • If you have a Prodyne Fruit Infusion pitcher you can also fill the rod with cut strawberries and let it mix with the Tea naturally. 

    Source: amazon.com via Tania on Pinterest

    Happy Summer Tea Break.

    Tania


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    Biblioteq Tea Shop @ Roma!

    While wondering around the most amazing streets and little roads so full of character and history in Rome, I was very lucky to meet Claudio, the owner of a very nice and cool Tea Shop – Biblioteq Tea Shop. Here you can find Tea from all over the world and all the necessary accessories to make the perfect cup of Tea.

    Claudio knows a lot about Tea and can advise you which Tea suits you better, according to your taste. I bought a chinese green Tea – Li Zi Xiang – and an Earl Grey with Italian Bergamote – Earl Grey Imperial. I am really curious to try these Teas once I get back home!

    • Please check their website for more informations:  www.biblioteq.it
    • Address: Via dei Banchi vecchi 124 00186 Roma

    Happy Tea break,

    Mariana


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    Sophie Dahl’s Lavender Tea

    Remember the famous children’s book author Roald Dahl (Author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)? His granddaughter, Sophie Dahl’s, has her own writing career and  just launched a cookbook called Miss Dahl’s Voluptuous Delights.

    One of the recipes is this lovely Earl Grey Ice Tea flavored with lavender flowers.

    Source: foodandwine.com via Tania on Pinterest

    The recipe is simple. Combine 8 cups of boiling water with the Earl Grey Tea (She uses Mariage Frère Tea) with dried lavender flowers and let is steep for 10 minutes. Strain the Tea and let it cool down. Sophie also ads a homemade sugar syrup (dissolve 1/4 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of boiling water and stir) but I would rather take it with no sugar.

    Serve the Tea in tall ice-filled glasses, garnished with lavender or mint springs.

    Happy Tea Break.

    Tania


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    Tea for 2 @ Parede, Portugal

    Today, I went to a lovely Teahouse in Parede (between Lisbon and Cascais), with my mum.

    This Tea house offers, not only a variety of good quality Teas; but also many different pastries and natural juices.

    We had really nice scones and I tried the Irish Cream Black Tea. I enjoyed it very much. The Tea is soft and sweet in flavour and it gave me energy for my spin bike class at the gym!!!

    Contact details:

    • Address:  Avenida República 1644, Loja A, 2775-272 Parede
    • Tlf. 214 573 524

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    Happy Tea Break,

    Mariana


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    FORLIFE Teapots

    I am absolutely in love with FORLIFE Teapots, cups and mugs. FORLIFE was established in 1994 by the ceramic designer and entrepreneur, Masa Fujii, in Los Angeles. The design philosophy of FORLIFE is simplicity with function. They create products that will last for a long time while staying beautiful and fresh for a lifetime. Hence the name..

    All their products have a very simple and elegant style and come in a wide range of cool colours.

    Acorn Teapot: The acorn-shaped Teapot, complete with the Basket Infuser with handle, allows you to easily remove the infuser at the optimal time! Pours very smoothly and cleaning is hassle free with the detachable lid.

    Bell Glass Teapot: The stylish bell-shaped glass Teapot also comes with a basket Infuser with handle and the Push-on-Lid.

    Tea for One: The Café Style Tea for One, complete with an extra-fine 0.3 mm stainless-steel tea infuser built-in teapot and cup, is designed for simple and clean way of making your own cup of tea.

     MIST Ice Tea Jug:  A simple way of making the cold-steeping ice tea. The double ring silicone gasket ensures lid from falling off when serving. The 0.5 mm hole stainless-steel filter catches tea leaves and gives you smooth pouring. The filter and silicone gasket are easy to take apart for cleaning. True borosilicate hand blown glass can take hot water to ice cold water.


    Q Teapot:  Created for modern tea servings with many superb functions in distinctive style. The detachable stainless-steel lid makes for easy cleaning. The infuser comes with food-safe polypropylene handle to control steeping time easier. The more condensed 0.5 mm holes will allow tea to circulate better in the teapot.

    Stump Teapot: Includes a very thin infuser which allows you to steep fine loose-leaf teas to large whole-leaf Teas.

    Curve Tall Tea Mug: This Curve Tall Tea Mug is designed for simple and clean way of steeping just one fresh cup of tea in your own cup. To make your desired tea, simply take the infuser out from the teacup when tea steeped at right timing. Turn the lid upside-down, it works as an infuser holder.

    Japanese Tea Cup: Matching cup with all FORLIFE teapots.

    You can find them online on amazon and several other online retailers or alternatively you can check your nearest retailer on http://www.forlifedesign.com/.

    Happy Tea Break.

    Tania

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