Legend has it that in 2737 bc that scholar and herbalist Emperor Shen Nung discovered the magic of tea whilst sipping water under a wild tree. As he sat, a drift of leaves floated into his cup from above.
He sipped , he thought and he discovered... much like the tea drinkers of today.
In a time where getting together with your girlfriends is more likely reflected in the writings of Candace Bushell than the writings of Jane Austen. The "girly" get together is still more important than ever, with ever evolving lives, we still seek solace in those we hold dear and near to our hearts. Though alcohol may loosen the tongue, should advice given not be from a sober mind? Today I thought back to a simpler time when tea was accompanied by fine china, cupcakes, tea cakes, finger foods and mini sandwiches. Ladies (and gentlemen if we must include the blighters) dressed in soft fabrics and pastels. We often talk about power lunches and fine wine, but what about the calming sensations of some Lady Grey or Chamomile, the invigorating aroma of some Lemon and ginger, the chuckle to yourself as you sip on some Chai* tea.
Ladies its Spring time and though we have swapped our kid slippers for high heels, our pastel dresses and parasols for blazers and and power suits tea time is still important. Round up the girls, put on your pastels, ballet flats or high heels if you wish and share a cuppa and a tea cake.
Yes I do live in England and yes I do drink copious amounts of tea. I have even been known to pack a box or two of Tetley tea into my bags to tide me over during my summer vacation home to Antigua. It is in this spirit that one of my lovely aunts, gifted me with a China tea set for Christmas a few years ago.
Tea pot - view from the top Tea is served
Enjoy!!
Teapot - Laura Ashley fine bone china
Teacup - Laura Ashley fine bone china
Saucer - Laura Ashley fine bone china
Cake - Lemon sponge with white icing and lemon drizzle
Tea - Tetley's Green tea with Lemon
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