Hey,
I am back in Lausanne and have been discovering new Tea shops. The one on the pictures is at Vevey.
It is called Ravann thé & accessoires @ Rue du Théâtre 5, 1800 Vevey.
They have all kinds of teas and accessories. It is really worth it, in case you decide to come to Suisse!
Hope you enjoy it!
Happy Tea Break,
Mariana
Hey Tea Addicts!
I have the perfect way for you to learn more about Tea – Canton Tea Co has recently started a Tea Club!!! They already started, but you can join them at any time. With a subscription of £5 per week for UK Customers or £8 per week for international customers, You get to try a Tea per week – 52 high quality Teas in a year! Amazing right?!
Many of the teas are fiercely expensive so signing up for at least 2 weeks will always deliver value for money.
Please check their website for more information: cantonteaclub
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Happy Tea Break!
This November Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will once again pay tribute to the grand tradition of “taking tea” with its Get Steeped with Fairmont program.
Expanded from a one-day celebration to a full month of festivi‘teas’, the 2012 program is sure to impress with traditional afternoon tea services, sommelier-led tastings, fancy hat competitions, tea-infused cocktails, and even a new, special tea blend.
Get Steeped with Fairmont celebrations has started on Saturday, November 3, 2012 with official kick-off events at Fairmont locations around the globe.
From specialty treats like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac’s Maple Tea Cocktail made with Sortilège liquor (maple Whisky) and frosted with maple sugar to exclusive events like Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv’s kids’ tea parties and master classes, special activities and promotions will continue throughout the month.
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A full schedule of Get Steeped happenings is available at fairmont.com/getsteeped. In the hotels and online, guests will also be able to purchase Eclipse, the first in a new series of Fairmont select tea blends which will be offered annually. Available for a limited time, this unique-to-Fairmont black tea is flavorful and full-bodied, offering up a citrusy zest with hints of oak cask and caramel sweetness.
This is a great initiative and looks delicious! Make sure you attend!
Happy Tea Break!
Hi,
Being one of the most popular drinks in the world, Green Tea is being used in new forms. Big brands like lipton and others are creating their own beverages with Green Tea. This is mainly due to its restorative and antioxidant properties.
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Zen Green Tea liqueur is a recent beverage that combines Green Tea & Spirits!
Matcha is the green Tea chosen in this beverage, which explains it´s dark color and texture. The Tea leaves are carefully selected to ensure a high quality. “After being chosen, the leaves are infused with neutral spirits for a period of ten days and then blended with flavors and exotic herbs such as lemon grass.”
This particular brand suggests different combinations like:
ZEN -TINI
1 part Zen Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts SKYY Vodka
Splash of lime
Shake and serve in a martini glass.
ZEN & TONIC OR SODA
1 part Zen Green Tea Liqueur
Club soda or tonic
Serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with lemon
for club soda or lime for tonic.
ZEN SAKE-TINI
1 part Zen Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts dry sake
Shake and serve in a martini glass.
ZEN Breeze
1 part Zen Green Tea Liqueur
2 parts white cranberry juice
Serve in a tall glass over ice. Garnish with
a mint sprig.
Lets try it?!
Happy Tea break,
Mariana
Our dearest friend Thuy Tien from Mùi Concept, has sent us a few samples of Tea. Today I decided to try the Voie Lactée (Milky Way) – an Oolong Tea with an amazing soft, but very characteristic, aroma and taste of milk!
I have to say I am completely in love with this Tea. It is quite different from other Teas, as it has a unique and sweet aroma and taste. The after taste is intense and very pleasant.
How to prepare it: use spring water at 85º; infusion of 4 minutes minimum.
This was an excellent way to start this week! Thank you Thuy!
You can more information about Mùi Concept: www.mui-concept.com
Happy Tea Break!
Mariana
A few months ago I bought this delicious Japanese green Tea – Kukicha- in a shop in Madrid called Bomec - http://www.bomec.es/home.html
Kukicha is a variety of Japanese green Tea. It is quite special as it is made of stems, stalks and twigs of the Camellia Sinensis. Therefore, this Tea is also known as Twig Tea!
Due to this mixture, Kukicha Tea has a very unique and distinctive aroma and flavour. It is light and fresh, mildly nutty and slightly sweet in flavour.
How to prepare the Tea:
Health Benefits:
Happy Tea Break,
Mariana!
Dear Friends,
The Orient Museum in Lisbon, Portugal will have a temporary exhibition about Tea. This will be from 8th of June until the 13th of January 2013.
In this context, a Tea course will be presented on the 16th of June in the afternoon. The course consists on learning about Tea, its history and by trying different Teas.
For more information, please check their website http://www.museudooriente.pt/1423/curso-de-cha.htm
Happy Tea Break, Mariana
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Olá a todos,
No dia 8 de Junho começa uma exposição temporária sobre Chá no Museu do Oriente em Lisboa.
Neste contexto, no dia 16 de Junho, está disponível um curso de Chá, para quem estiver interessado em aprender mais sobre este mundo fascinante. O curso aborda a história do Chá, a planta do Chá, O Chá nos dias de hoje, entre outros temas. Neste curso tem também a oportunidade de experimentar diferentes tipos de Chá!
Para mais informações consulte o website do museu: http://www.museudooriente.pt/1423/curso-de-cha.htm
Um ótimo fim de semana, Mariana
I have visited this Tea house last year with my whole family. It was such a big confusion that I had no idea what to write about it!
This time, I went by myself and got a better idea of what this fantastic Tea House has to offer.
The space is very cool and relaxed. You can drink all different kinds of Teas – probably some Tea lovers will know their Teas, as they are from Mariage Frères Le Palais des Thés and Dammann Frères.
It is a great place to come with friends to relax, enjoy and drink fantastic Tea.
You can check them online: http://www.bomec.es/home.html
Happy Tea Break,
Mariana!
Hi Tea Lovers,
Jesse Jacobs, from the Samovar Tea Lounge, can help you decide which is the right Tea for you. You should answer the following questions:
Check out his video –
Happy Tea Beak,
Mariana
Some people rinse the Tea leaves once before actually steeping it. Blanching the tealeaves is not a ritual, but rather a step to get a delicious cup of Tea.
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This is important because allows the Tealeaves to open up and removes residual microbes that can affect the taste and also enables an effective infusion.
Blanching the Tea leaves is even more important when the Teas are mature or post-fermented. For example phuer Tea are usually blanched twice before the first infusion.
In practical terms, the first brew should be disposed. You blanch the Tea for about a minute and discard the water. You can then start brewing your real Tea.
Happy Tea Break. 
Tania
