Welcome To Our May TeaZine
Sat, May 14, 2011
Serious tea lovers' favorite time of year is in the Spring. Some of the finest teas were harvested in the first week of April and are just now arriving in specialty shops and tearooms. Even though most of these are considered gourmet teas, and not what the majority of people drink every day, I highly recommend an adventurous visit to a tea store if there is one in your area. If not, there are many wonderful online tea shops specializing in teas from around the world. When I visit schools I'm finding that children are fascinated with loose leaf teas and stories from countries where tea is grown. They love watching the way that dry leaves come back to life and are charmed by some of the delicate flavors.I sincerely believe that this is a wonderful way for all ages to learn about the world and can be fun for the entire family. Your specialty tea store will give you information the country of origin and how best to brew the tea. You don't need to be an expert to brew it well. I hope you enjoy our story, teatime tips and recipes. Have a wonderful Spring! . . . . . . . . Babette Donaldson, Author of The Emma Lea Books and Family Tea Time
