What are your favorite tea getaways?
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What are your favorite tea getaways?
by Jadekits... » Aug 31st, '08, 00:42
Do you have a special hideaway? You walk in, and the stress seems to roll off your shoulders. The music flows into your soul, and your steps feel a bit lighter. Your friends might show up, but your enemies never would.
Jon (my hubby) calls them "Cela Nebul." A refuge. A place resonating in perfect harmony with your spirit. You delight at the thought of going, and linger at the door when it's finally time to leave.
You may have a special a window, a bench, a tree, a table, or a chair with your name on it.
I'm sharing a few of my hideaways serving tea… I'd love to hear yours!
Thai Tea from Thai Chef
This mystical tea-and-spice blend is topped with coconut milk or cream. The swirling patterns of amber tea and milk delight the eye as well as the tongue. Word class pad thai, pad see ew, rice custard, curries, and… well, everything.
His spice rack challenged even dedicated "thai hot" fanatics like my husband.
The tea and food were the genius of an award-winning chef from Thailand. He came over to open a restaurant which won awards here as well. The most humble man I've ever known. We shed many a bitter tear when he closed the place down to move back to Thailand.
Persian Tea from Shishkabobs
This delicious tea opens for the best falafel in town. Great gyros here as well.
Semi-educated guess: 2 parts Darjeeling, 1 part Earl Grey and a pinch of Orange Pekoe. (From WorldwideGourmet.com. I'm not the Sherlock of tea just yet)
My husband has asked the owner for years where he can get some. He and he keeps laughing and telling him: "You get it right here! Come back any time you want!"
Boba (Bubble) Tea at Bali Infusion Cafe
Sheer fun factor here. Softly-sweet tapioca pearls infused with thai tea flavor. De-licious.
Green tea ice cream at In the Raw
This place is too much fun. Great energy, great chefs, great food. Try the edamame and the Id roll!
Jasmine Green Tea from Gypsies
Green tea overlaid with delicate floral notes of jasmine. All their loose teas are fantastic, and the eclectic atmosphere makes for a great tea-drinking experience. Hand-painted murals on the ceiling, funky furniture, stained-glass art, art-deco posters, and interesting people.
Green Tea from Starbucks with Soy Milk
I'm sure the purists will shoot me for this, but I'll still enjoy it.
I also enjoy their Mint tea – Refresh I think it's called?
This picture has nothing to do with my specific tea.
It's actually an adorable Bento of Starbuck's green tea frappuccino.
Dragon Eye Oolong at P.F. Chang's
I know, very mainstream, but this tea has such a harmonious flavor balance.
The smoky taste of Oolong lightened by safflower, peach and apricot. Heavenly.
Peach Nips from the White Lion
Stepping into the White Lion feels like stepping into an English pub... minus the belligerent Scots and thick smoke. Things have calmed down there a bit in recent years since a few boisterous Brits were kicked out – bit of a shame, I think.
The Scotch and Peach Nips tea still hold power to delight. Cottage pie, fish and chips, and wrapped sausages (with a healthy dose of HP) satisfy cravings for authentic, heart-warming food from over the big pond.
Shades of Brown
Coffee (and tea!) and art on Peoria. It's been a while since I've had their tea, but I remember the cups are adorable, and I loved sitting in the rustic wooden chairs outside.
I'd love to hear about your hideaways. Have any insider tips?
Jon (my hubby) calls them "Cela Nebul." A refuge. A place resonating in perfect harmony with your spirit. You delight at the thought of going, and linger at the door when it's finally time to leave.
You may have a special a window, a bench, a tree, a table, or a chair with your name on it.
I'm sharing a few of my hideaways serving tea… I'd love to hear yours!
Thai Tea from Thai Chef
This mystical tea-and-spice blend is topped with coconut milk or cream. The swirling patterns of amber tea and milk delight the eye as well as the tongue. Word class pad thai, pad see ew, rice custard, curries, and… well, everything.
His spice rack challenged even dedicated "thai hot" fanatics like my husband.
The tea and food were the genius of an award-winning chef from Thailand. He came over to open a restaurant which won awards here as well. The most humble man I've ever known. We shed many a bitter tear when he closed the place down to move back to Thailand.
Persian Tea from Shishkabobs
This delicious tea opens for the best falafel in town. Great gyros here as well.
Semi-educated guess: 2 parts Darjeeling, 1 part Earl Grey and a pinch of Orange Pekoe. (From WorldwideGourmet.com. I'm not the Sherlock of tea just yet)
My husband has asked the owner for years where he can get some. He and he keeps laughing and telling him: "You get it right here! Come back any time you want!"
Boba (Bubble) Tea at Bali Infusion Cafe
Sheer fun factor here. Softly-sweet tapioca pearls infused with thai tea flavor. De-licious.
Green tea ice cream at In the Raw
This place is too much fun. Great energy, great chefs, great food. Try the edamame and the Id roll!
Jasmine Green Tea from Gypsies
Green tea overlaid with delicate floral notes of jasmine. All their loose teas are fantastic, and the eclectic atmosphere makes for a great tea-drinking experience. Hand-painted murals on the ceiling, funky furniture, stained-glass art, art-deco posters, and interesting people.
Green Tea from Starbucks with Soy Milk
I'm sure the purists will shoot me for this, but I'll still enjoy it.
I also enjoy their Mint tea – Refresh I think it's called?
This picture has nothing to do with my specific tea.
It's actually an adorable Bento of Starbuck's green tea frappuccino.
Dragon Eye Oolong at P.F. Chang's
I know, very mainstream, but this tea has such a harmonious flavor balance.
The smoky taste of Oolong lightened by safflower, peach and apricot. Heavenly.
Peach Nips from the White Lion
Stepping into the White Lion feels like stepping into an English pub... minus the belligerent Scots and thick smoke. Things have calmed down there a bit in recent years since a few boisterous Brits were kicked out – bit of a shame, I think.
The Scotch and Peach Nips tea still hold power to delight. Cottage pie, fish and chips, and wrapped sausages (with a healthy dose of HP) satisfy cravings for authentic, heart-warming food from over the big pond.
Shades of Brown
Coffee (and tea!) and art on Peoria. It's been a while since I've had their tea, but I remember the cups are adorable, and I loved sitting in the rustic wooden chairs outside.
I'd love to hear about your hideaways. Have any insider tips?
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Jadekits... - Posts: 29
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Re: What are your favorite tea getaways?
by chamekke » Aug 31st, '08, 11:37
JadeKitsune wrote:I'm sharing a few of my hideaways serving tea… I'd love to hear yours!
JadeKitsune, you may have mentioned this elsewhere, but if so, I can't remember. What city are your hideaways in?
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by Cinnamon » Aug 31st, '08, 14:18
I agree with heavydude. That is a gorgeous view you have there.
*is muchly jealous*
Hmm. I don't really have any hideaways, as such. I'm such a homebody, though, that curling up in my favorite chair with the Lord and Master of the House (aka my kitty) and a good book or movie is just about perfect. Or my best friend's kitchen, if only because we have shared so much over a cup of tea there.
~Cin
*is muchly jealous*
Hmm. I don't really have any hideaways, as such. I'm such a homebody, though, that curling up in my favorite chair with the Lord and Master of the House (aka my kitty) and a good book or movie is just about perfect. Or my best friend's kitchen, if only because we have shared so much over a cup of tea there.
~Cin
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by Jadekits... » Aug 31st, '08, 16:12
Forgot to mention that in the title!
These places are all in Tulsa, OK
omegapd -- LOVE the porch! That looks heavenly. The tea set was a nice touch... I don't envy you the yard-work though!
Cinnamon -- Sharing tea with a friend (or a good book) is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it.
These places are all in Tulsa, OK
omegapd -- LOVE the porch! That looks heavenly. The tea set was a nice touch... I don't envy you the yard-work though!
Cinnamon -- Sharing tea with a friend (or a good book) is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it.
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by omegapd » Sep 1st, '08, 00:32
Thank you all for the kind words.
Believe it or not, this time of year isn't too bad with peanuts planted back there. I have a harder time weed eating the fence line than I do with the field.
EW
JadeKitsune wrote:
omegapd -- LOVE the porch! That looks heavenly. The tea set was a nice touch... I don't envy you the yard-work though!
Believe it or not, this time of year isn't too bad with peanuts planted back there. I have a harder time weed eating the fence line than I do with the field.
EW
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omegapd - Posts: 902
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- Location: enjoying a cup of Red Rose down in GA
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