What is a Tea Pet?
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
The ‘art of tea’ is a spiritual force for us to share. Alexandra Stoddard Announcement to the world – I have my first Tea Pet! What is a Tea Pet you may ask? A Tea Pet or Tea Friend as the Koreans call it, is typically a clay figure that is placed on the Tea Tray during the tea ceremony and a small amount of tea is dripped or poured onto the Tea Pet. Some tea lovers have them as a collectable piece, or a pet, others see them as a good luck charm bringing wealth, fortune and prosperity. There isn’t a lot of history about Tea Pets available, only that teapot artisans began using the same Yixing ..read more
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Tea Time Recipe Cards
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James Recently I celebrated my 50th birthday. It’s one of those birthdays where it stirs up all sorts of emotions, thoughts, memories and in my case, gratitude. It isn’t a birthday I thought I would reach given a pretty ugly family medical history. I appreciate every single one of my years, the good, the fantastic and the not so great – but each moment makes me who I am today…which is someone I am pretty happy with. So, here I am and celebrate I did! Pretty happy @ 50 My younges ..read more
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Magic T Spoons
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea. Fyodor Dostoevsky Introducing another fabulous tea creation from my friends at Magic T – the Magic T Spoon! ‘What on Earth’, I hear you cry…but yes here on Earth this very clever invention has transpired, and I for one am thinking they are a game-changer. What better way to guarantee a decent cuppa when you get to your destination than by popping one or two of these in every pocket, bag, suitcase, briefcase, glove box you can think of. I travel a fair bit for my ‘bricks ‘n’ mortar’ job and these Magic T Spoons are so good to hav ..read more
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Basilur Blooming Tea Balls
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
Every flower blooms at a different pace. Suzy Kassem Basilur Tea – Premium Tea from Ceylon – Sri Lanka. Basilur Teas offer premium quality teas and tisanes at affordable prices. They have over 300 delicious blends that are all naturally processed with non-GMO ingredients and with no added sweeteners, chemicals or colours, retaining its natural goodness to support your health and all presented in exquisite tea caddies. Basilur Teas are unique – packed and shipped within a matter of days of harvesting, leaving all the goodness & freshness in the tea. Basilur Teas are sourced and blended by ..read more
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Tea Artist Julie Celina
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
Tea tempers the spirit, harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens the thought and prevents drowsiness. Lu Yu, The Classic Art of Tea It’s not often I reach out to an artist and ask them to be a part of my Tea Blog. Julie Celina struck a chord with me with her inviting and thought provoking art pieces. I of course particularly love the tea themed works and couldn’t resist sharing her amazing ability with all of my followers. The following article has been written by Julie and she has kindly shared some of her pieces for all to enjoy. Visions by Julie Celina I’m Julie ..read more
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Magic T Blends Hibiscus & Cinnamon
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
Fitness Blends Persian Garden and Daily Energizer Blend are two of my favourite Magic T Blends…and now there is a third – Hibiscus & Cinnamon My best friend and I were lucky enough to spend a girl’s weekend away at Saffron Cottage at the base of the Tararua Ranges recently and I was delighted to discover a bag of the Magic T Hibiscus & Cinnamon Tea waiting for us on our arrival. It was the perfect accompaniment to our evening, we had an amazing Ayurvedic massage and facial treatment, then relaxed by the fire with a pot of this Vitamin C rich tea which incidentally only contains hibisc ..read more
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Sativa Botanicals Hemp Ginger & Paw Paw
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by The Tea Chest Blog
2y ago
I go to nature to be soothed, healed and have my senses put in order. John Burroughs I discovered Sativa Botanicals early this year at my local River Markets. This chance meeting and subsequent purchase of their Hemp Fresh Complexion Tea prompted me to write up a review and keep in touch with the delightful owners as they were busy creating new blends. Hemp Ginger & Paw Paw I was very pleased to hear of a new exciting and deliciously healthy tea blend from Sativa Botanicals; Hemp Ginger & Paw Paw. 100% organic and ethically sourced, this blend is now a local favourite of mine. A delic ..read more
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Magic T Blends Persian Garden
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by The Tea Chest Blog
3y ago
Nature in a pot Magic T Blends Team Caffeine free Persian Blend of aromatic blossoms and fruits. Persian Garden Tisane looking gorgeous on this Staffordshire ‘Ellesmere’ Saucer A delicate blend of apple, quince, orange blossom, rose petals and cardamom come together to create a wonderfully light, but exotic caffeine free tisane. I enjoyed this on a gloomy winters day and found it quite uplifting. Being a natural blend it is perfect for any time of the day and one that even with a dash of honey added would be exceptionally palatable. Persian Blend To brew in a teapot pour freshly boiled water ..read more
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Magic T Blends
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by The Tea Chest Blog
3y ago
Wherever you are drinking your tea, whether at work, in a cafe or at home, it is wonderful to allow enough time to appreciate it. Thich Nhat Hanh Magic T Blends are a family owned tea business that believes that every single moment of life is magic. Magic T sources its gorgeous herbs and flowers from small producers in Iran, India and Turkey. They believe in maintaining their products integrity and purity by keeping the leaves and flowers in their natural shape, thus keeping their teas 100% pure and true to their original form.  Located on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealan ..read more
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The Wellness Tea
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by The Tea Chest Blog
3y ago
Boost your balance naturally! The Wellness Tea In this day and age I for one am always on the lookout for a tea that brings me a wide variety of goodness with every sip. I have discovered a wonderful 100% organic, herbal blend that has been specifically designed to boost your daily balance – naturally! The Wellness Tea is caffeine free, vegan, with no artificial colours, flavours or additives. It is a deliciously light tea that really make you feel good. Full of organic ingredients such as Ashwagandha root, Astragalus, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Dandelion Root, Elderberries, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Mil ..read more
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