My current rotation is Earl Gray and Constant Comment. They're stored in a tin canister, exactly like my Grandma's. I grab for a tea bag, without looking, so my morning starts with a pleasant surprise. Occasionally, I'll accidentally grab a green tea bag, which I always scoff at and throw back in the tin.
I wait for the tea to steep...sometimes I even get the tea bag out of the water before it turns bitter! Add half and half and a teaspoon of sugar, and you've got happiness in a cup! (My best friend is cool enough to enjoy it without sugar.)
My mug of choice is a BEAUTIFUL mug made by Jessy Johanneck. While shopping for Christmas presents for my dear hubby and Mother, I spot this beauty on the shelf. It was the first thing I saw. It's hard to tell in the picture, but it's got an earthy vanilla bean glaze and great form. Just like my Grandma, I'm picky about the cups I drink my morning brew from. So I wrapped my mug up, placed it under the tree, and acted surprised when I opened it. I thanked Luke and praised him for knowing my style so well. He nodded. (Here's to Christmas shopping for yourself!!)
If you have a tea routine, won't you share it with me? I'd love to hear!
I don't bother with one of them wimpy cups. I grab the giant mug that I get from the hospital every time I have a baby, fill that puppy up with steaming hot teapot water (that can't boil fast enough!) and then drop in two tea bags (peppermint tea or Good Earth Sweet & Spicy, so I don't have to add any sugar or anything else..ain't got time) and then I squeeeeeeze the tea bags out after about 2 minutes and gulp it down. Yes. I realize it's not a very relaxing routine but I NEED my tea and this helps to get it administered much faster and in much larger quantities. ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Laura!! Lol.
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