High Tea Anyone?

I enjoy a good cup of tea every now and then. I must admit I am a serious coffee drinker but there is nothing quite like a cup of tea. I like my tea natural without sugar or milk occasionally with a nice cup of Darjeeling I’ll have a dash of lemon.

My first experiences with tea were of drinking a cup of heavily brewed tea with milk and two sugars with my grandmother. My most amazing experience of tea was in Bath UK when I sort of stumbled into a high tea at the famous Pumphouse. I just wanted something to eat but I had missed the lunch time service only to be greeted by a grand piano and little cucumber sandwiches no crusts alongside beautifully decorated cakes and slices. It was an amazing experience.

I think high tea or some version of it is back on the menu for me anyway. I have taken my children to a high tea and their eyes widen as they saw the gorgeous array of treats laid before them. Have you ever been for high tea yourself? If not then get out some nice old tea pots some beautiful china and some cake plates if you don’t have any ask around or check out some garage sales some beautiful table clothes also.

Yes you could also have a high tea at your OSCAR programme too this maybe best suited to your after school have some beautiful music playing some well dress wait staff and china tea cups and of course this is the time when you practice your manners too.

For children who may not like tea, try an iced fruit tea, such as a berry or orange flavor add 4 tea bags to a pot of tea mix in a heaped spoonful of honey and add plenty of ice allow to cool. For treats a simple sponge dusted with icing sugar and piled with strawberries is always a bit of a hit. The Edmonds cook book always has some traditional treats you can make for the children. Just remember to make them little versions as they may want to try a little of everything.

One more tea experience I have had one that may have changed my tea drinking habits is when the local Network sent around a tea bag with every copy of their Newsletter. A cup of Lady Grey for myself and my colleague. We enjoyed it very much and have become very close friends. So enjoy a nice cup of tea today.

Ariana