Tea and Valentine's Day

My husband knows me well. I never seek candy for Valentine's Day. It's just not my thing. Give me soft heart covered throws or snuggly, sweet stuffed animals. I'm happy. But my husband did surprise me with candy, and it's perfect.

It's a Kit Kat candy bar made with green tea.

So I sit here with my unopened candy, deciding when I best want to indulge. For now, I am delighting in a delicious black tea with pink and red rose petals.

I hope you day is just as pleasant!

Tea, At Home. It's Just Better.

It's true. It is. You can make it as weak or as strong as you like. You probably have a much better selection. And you have nicer cups. Fact.

It's why I am sitting here, enjoying mine, right now.

Prince of Wales.

It's Better Than Chicken Soup

No, I don't really know if this is true, but I know it makes me feel better!

I often actually spend my morning in bed with a cup of tea and some reading. It's pleasant and peaceful.

Forest Fruit tea. By the way, this mug is like images I have all over a small room I have dedicated to Valentine's Day... :)

Many Problems, One Solution

Yesterday I said tea is always a good idea. I wasn't kidding.

Many problems can be solved with one solution - make a cup of tea. Why? Because sitting down to make that cup of tea will relax you, and allow your mind to go in a different direction. And when you least expect it, a solution presents itself.

Simple.

Candy Cane Lane. Hey, it's still winter!

Tea is Always a Good Idea

Because it's true. Whether it's a hearty black, fresh green, delicate white, or calming herbal tea, it is always a good time for tea.

Today is a black and green oolong.

Tea Sandwich Tuesday: Hawaiian Tea Sandwiches

I was looking for some vegan ham to make these sandwiches, and had no luck at all. Seems either they have quit making it or the store just quit carrying it. So I made a substitution, and I think it turned out even better!

Hawaiian Tea Sandwiches

One package Sweet Earth Tuscan Grounds
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. vegan sour cream
1/4 t. paprika
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper

Mix everything together thoroughly, and spread on bread. Cut into desired shapes.

I was pleasantly surprised by these grounds. I chose them because they said substitute for pork. I thought they gave a really nice flavor to these sandwiches.

Of course, I had them with tea.

Another french vanilla, this time without the salted caramel syrup.

Those Random Tea Bags

This comic reminded me so much of my house. I have a cabinet full of tea, just like pictured here, but will probably pick up the random, lonesome bag to make tea if I come across one. I actually now place single tea bags in a separate container, so I can grab from them as I choose. I normally do two bags to a pot, but occasionally will find there is a single bag leftover. They are good for when I just want a single mug.

Plain vanilla black tea, with that delicious salted caramel syrup again.