Tea Time Part I

I have just realised that I have far too many teas to just do one post so I will have to do a black tea then a green tea/herbal tea post.

Below are two fairly strong and hearty teas.


I have to be in the mood for lapsang souchong but I really love the smoky taste. Traditional afternoon is also strong so I usually have it in the morning to wake me up a bit!

The next three are a bit milder:

Prince of Wales is quite delicate and light coloured. I like this at night as it doesn't keep me awake.

Ceylon Orange Pekoe: I always thought this was orange flavoured but I realised a few months ago that it refers to the colour of the tea!

Irish Breakfast: I like this better than English breakfast as it is a bit gutsier!

Above are my Chai teas. I only have these occaisionally. I usually make this with half boiling water and let it steep for a couple of minutes then add half milk and sweeten with honey or raw sugar. I also like Arcadia brand instant chai powder and have chai lattes made from this once or twice a week from the cafe near my work. I don't have this at home though as it is a bit high in sugar and fat!

This one was a bit of a disapointment.

I bought it because it was on special and it was fair trade but it really doesn't have much flavour at all. Earl Grey isn't my favourite tea anyway....I use it sometimes in a tea pot and leave it to steep for a while.

And to enjoy with a cuppa...

I bought this muffin from a bakery at the Fyshwick Food Markets (Fyshwick is an industrial area in canberra known also for its abundance of sex shops and other adult entertainment venues). The bakery is called S&M Bakery. I don't know if the name is deliberate but the food is always great. It is a good old fashioned bakery with lamingtons, vanilla slice, pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches and on saturday some really nice looking muffins. This one had a rasberry and apple mix and the brown bits on top were cinnamon sugar.

Well thats all for tonight....