tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5038750821522707676..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Taking time for teaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8285192817472648392018-08-17T07:56:54.881+10:002018-08-17T07:56:54.881+10:00No, it was a gift from one of the readers. :- )No, it was a gift from one of the readers. :- )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44949475012408510822018-08-17T02:41:34.121+10:002018-08-17T02:41:34.121+10:00What a great article - as I am British I am obviou...What a great article - as I am British I am obviously a lover of tea! What caught my eye in one of the photo's was the knitted tea pot mat - Did you knit this?HappyHousewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882153420224087012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80609305672530640262017-09-25T09:31:07.525+10:002017-09-25T09:31:07.525+10:00Thank you for this beautiful post! I always learn ...Thank you for this beautiful post! I always learn so much from you! Such as today I learned why Earl Grey tastes slightly different from regular black tea. I love tea and serve it to my friends every Monday night when they come over to knit and crochet. Loose leaf tea is always so wonderful, I wish it was easier to find here in the United States. I have only found it from expensive companies. Oh well, tea in a bag is better than no tea at all!Lonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225942193334861131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86683044904932548212017-09-19T21:21:31.216+10:002017-09-19T21:21:31.216+10:00I have a tea station set up by the sink. It's...I have a tea station set up by the sink. It's on a tray bought from Ikea, glass jars for tea, sugar and biscuits and of course the all important kettle. We do use teabags, I can't convince husband to go to loose tea, or use a teapot which I do indulge in myself on occasion. Tea here is also an all day event. Cheryl@Gingerbread Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189189331024564663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38023610414736863612017-09-19T12:00:55.395+10:002017-09-19T12:00:55.395+10:00What a lovely post! We have just a little counter ...What a lovely post! We have just a little counter space in the kitchen, but we have a dedicated coffee/ tea area to one side of the sink. We sacrificed the dish drainer space for this as the drainer can be brought out,used, and put in the pantry after dinner, but tea is an all day event. Allison Dey Malacariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581900166979459948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79714967005464239022017-09-17T22:57:40.838+10:002017-09-17T22:57:40.838+10:00Hello Rhonda.
Tea reheats well. You can make a pot...Hello Rhonda.<br />Tea reheats well. You can make a pot of tea, and when it is brewed you can pour some through a tea strainer into a jug and let it cool to reheat later for a perfect cup of tea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473985239532284911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68111806400789966272017-09-16T10:18:50.231+10:002017-09-16T10:18:50.231+10:00Lovely post on tea, Rhonda. I can tell that you lo...Lovely post on tea, Rhonda. I can tell that you love it. Now that it is getting cooler here in California, I am drinking tea again. I like to make yogi tea from scratch. It has cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. I add soy milk and honey...delicious! TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49565994791750319562017-09-16T08:20:07.182+10:002017-09-16T08:20:07.182+10:00We use pots that have a mesh basket that sits unde...We use pots that have a mesh basket that sits under the lid of the pot. Love them. I have a small pot I use for 1-2 cups, and bigger pots for when there are more of us.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419561109924796944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77429954454805073282017-09-16T03:32:15.149+10:002017-09-16T03:32:15.149+10:00My tea making life has been transformed by an elec...My tea making life has been transformed by an electric water pot. It would take me 15 minutes to boil water on the stove. The pot does it in under three minutes. I make a pot of tea in the morning. One cup for me and one for my husband, then the rest goes into a carafe to keep it hot. That's enough for us to each have another cup. I work from home, so I will usually make a second pot in the morning. I like good quality loose tea and I serve it with honey and cream. I've told my husband that I require three things for happiness; tea, honey and cream. He likes Lapsang Souchong (smoky tea) but I sometimes tire of it.<br /><br />If you are really rushed (and this is tea in bags), Builders' tea is great. It steeps in less than a minute, so I keep some on hand. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382050215676302342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30473054567395056972017-09-15T23:06:20.232+10:002017-09-15T23:06:20.232+10:00Hi
I am your subscriber for a long time.you are my...Hi<br />I am your subscriber for a long time.you are my inspiration when it comes to homemaking .i always read your blog when I feel lazy to start working at Home. It inspires me to get up and enjoy what I have to do.<br />In India we always have tea which is brewed or made on the stove and had with milk . I love tea and it relaxes me after a busy day,it's my time when I sit with a cup.Those interested in the art of making Indian tea should watch a video although it changes with every home and family but the basic method remains the same.Reshmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583171103306427975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39237364743432475782017-09-15T20:34:50.191+10:002017-09-15T20:34:50.191+10:00Great post! I absolutely love tea! I do splurge a ...Great post! I absolutely love tea! I do splurge a little in this department and have a variety of loose leaf T2 teas. <br /><br />I find a cuppa is a great way to unwind and get my thoughts straight. I always have a cup with me when I am sewing. My usual line of work is quite stressful, so a cuppa when I get home from my shift is always a great place to start! <br /><br />I've grown up with loose leaf and it has always been my preference. Tea bags are convenient for when I go camping, but I think it's time I re-think that. The bags can't be healthy for you when you can see the film it leaves in your cup after adding hot water...<br /><br />MargaretP I absolutely love your Nan's second quote!! Petiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418164534414757575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87416548389496925702017-09-15T15:19:11.424+10:002017-09-15T15:19:11.424+10:00I must say the video showing how tea bags are made...I must say the video showing how tea bags are made shocked me when they said there is some plastic in the material. No wonder they take so long to break down in the compost.Stellamarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551588961821325742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7816365693851113652017-09-15T07:12:16.837+10:002017-09-15T07:12:16.837+10:00Lovely post and comments reminding us of the joys ...Lovely post and comments reminding us of the joys of our own particular "Tea Ceremony " Growing up next door to my British grandmother meant many hours of chatting and hundreds of cups of tea and family stories shared.<br />A very lovely tea for everyday can be made by mixing your normal black tea with 1/4 volume of Earl Grey, or adjust to your taste.<br /><br />It is interesting to read customs and old tales associated with tea, it would be fun to post some soon for all the new tea makers.<br />2 of my Nan's were.....'if you can't find the teapot lid you will probably get a visitor'<br />'Don't stir the tea in the pot to make it strong quicker, stirring the pot stirs up trouble'<br />I'm sure some of us 'vintage ' ladies can pass on some more sayings or customs.MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5491655076289158592017-09-15T02:32:34.980+10:002017-09-15T02:32:34.980+10:00Nice post Rhonda.
Recently, I shared with a frien...Nice post Rhonda. <br />Recently, I shared with a friend how I wished she lived next door so if we were unable to sleep we could put our respective light on and know the other was awake and have tea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21990944052511029732017-09-15T00:39:29.002+10:002017-09-15T00:39:29.002+10:00Thanks, Rhonda, for a fascinating article. If noth...Thanks, Rhonda, for a fascinating article. If nothing else, it shows how similar but different we all are in our preferences. It's been a joy to read all the comments as much as the original article. Thanks all!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701959545365699164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90781520906651105432017-09-14T22:58:43.515+10:002017-09-14T22:58:43.515+10:00I have heard of similar situations, Angela. And I,...I have heard of similar situations, Angela. And I, too, try to be cognizant of wildlife and their needs. It is important after all. Look what a mess we have made of this world already; taking care of our animals is a priority. I am pleased to know you are aware and active in this. hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56646395104785334322017-09-14T22:03:31.680+10:002017-09-14T22:03:31.680+10:00I've got to admit that I love the process just...I've got to admit that I love the process just as much as the actual drinking of the cuppa.Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31890076171799699372017-09-14T18:52:45.571+10:002017-09-14T18:52:45.571+10:00i drink green loose leaf tea, occasionally black w...i drink green loose leaf tea, occasionally black when i feel a change is needed (or more pep up) sometimes it's herbs, depending on the bushes available (very dry atm & most haven't got any leaves!) i make all mine in a teapot & i never do the recommended amounts or the teaspoon per person & one for the pot anymore, i found those amounts to be wasteful & was going through the tea way too fast plus green tea is awful if it's made too strong; in a small 2 cup teapot i usually just put in a level teaspoon or less & it comes out lovely & refreshing.<br />great post Rhonda<br />thanx for sharing<br />selina from kilkivan qld <br />selinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71902191197128339412017-09-14T17:10:22.498+10:002017-09-14T17:10:22.498+10:00I'm still using teabags but will make a consci...I'm still using teabags but will make a conscious effort to switch over. You wrote a post a few years back about making tea in a teapot, about how it is a ritual, that helps you to slow down. We did it a few times, but then just went back to the teabags. I like the idea of these infusers. My husband has a cup of tea every night (just him). I drink it every now and then. I'm going to try to convert him and make it part of our routine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637346165841125299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61965497314547063792017-09-14T16:48:54.385+10:002017-09-14T16:48:54.385+10:00What a timely post! I have spent the day with Nann...What a timely post! I have spent the day with Nanna Chel and friends and visited not one, but two, tea shops. Bought some beautiful bergamot and pear tea, along with a lovely caddy to store it in. Have just had a cup of New York breakfast tea, brewed in my little tea pot for one that has an inner basket. It needs a little tea cosy. Will have to look into that!Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154791918515109647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11324422410336982582017-09-14T15:03:29.403+10:002017-09-14T15:03:29.403+10:00Nanna Chel urged me to watch the video clip yester...Nanna Chel urged me to watch the video clip yesterday, so it's definitely no more tea bags for us. Back to loose leaf tea brewed in the teapot, or if it's just me, a small amount of tea leaves in a strainer sitting on the top of my tea mug, boiling water poured over it, allowed to steep for a minute before adding the milk. Going back forty years!Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87669257223989777122017-09-14T14:25:18.259+10:002017-09-14T14:25:18.259+10:00We still use tea bags because my husband is averse...We still use tea bags because my husband is averse to change but it could be afoot very soon : ) The tea bags are always composted and I do pull off the string staple and tag because I worry about the wild life. I read once about birds using dried tea bags when making their nests and the young ones got the string round their legs and therefore cutting off the circulation. We humans are very careless at times and we really need to think a bit more before we take actions.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548373601772344250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64488095116278561522017-09-14T12:05:04.820+10:002017-09-14T12:05:04.820+10:00Many of us had grandmas like yours Hopflower. I...Many of us had grandmas like yours Hopflower. I'm glad we're more flexible and accepting of difference now.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-92223175265365036592017-09-14T11:24:43.549+10:002017-09-14T11:24:43.549+10:00Ha! I make tilk for Jamie. It's his favourite ...Ha! I make tilk for Jamie. It's his favourite drink. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63307923726497544672017-09-14T11:24:26.125+10:002017-09-14T11:24:26.125+10:00I had to laugh, Rhonda. My grandma would NEVER use...I had to laugh, Rhonda. My grandma would NEVER use a tea-ball or any kind of infuser. You must lightly pack the tea in a spoon; one for each person and one for the pot. Another no-no is leaving tea leaves afloat in a cup, they must be skimmed out unless you are ready to read a fortune. My grandmother was head housekeeper to the Duke of Wellington; of course it was many years ago, but she taught me to make tea one summer when I was twelve years old. She would not have approved of my use of teabags, either; but had nothing against using the left over leaves to dye fabrics as has been mentioned already. But the best tea is made loose-leaf after all.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.com