Tea for two

Where do you go when your craving a nice cup of tea???? Well I head straight to T2, my favourite tea store. So when Mikii was down this week and wanting something different than Earl Gray tea it was no surprise where we headed to.

Apart from all the beautiful blends I adore this place as there are always plenty of new teas to try and my personal weakness.....Teapots. Ok so you really only need one but when I place has this many to tempt you its hard to understand why one is enough.

Our main purpose was to pick up some Tisane's which are the perfect ice teas for this sunny daylight saving weather. We opted for the scrummy Turkish Apple and Turkish Cherry to be later enjoyed once home.

We did manage to walk out with just our tea but it was touch and go there for awhile as I kept finding more and more pretty cups, saucers, teapots, glass cups and the list goes on. Needless to say I just had to take a few photos for my wish list.

Take me with you

Currently on my way to work its 7 degrees and might I say a wee bit chilly. So I went and invested in my new handy, have tea anywhere flask. I figure for $8 it was worth the investment as an average cup of coffee on the road is $4 I could forgo two of these in order to be able to have lots of tea hot and ready when needed. My groovy new flask is from Ikea which was also a perfect excuse to have a look round for the new house just in case I saw anything groovy.

With groovy new bargain flask in hand it was time for tea, and since a new T2 tea store has just opened up I figured I’d support local business and grab something. As like with any trip I walked away with more than planned (but the tea containers were a bargain and will now become storage containers in new bedroom), and my favorite hot or cold tea strawberries and cream. This is one of the best teas around because you can drink hot for a sweet pick me up or make a huge batch and chill in the fridge for a drink that is sweet like a cordial but you don’t actually need to add sugar. And since I have a sweet tooth its better to have this in my fridge rather than a fizzy drink.

How to describe this tea…..
An absolute dessert delight! A gorgeous blend of hibiscus petals and rosehips with apple, strawberries and brews a beautiful red infusion with a bright, sweet aroma. A velvety sweet sensation with a crisp, tart finish. Fruity and floral, this is a refreshing breeze on a summer's day.

So as I write this I’m sipping the hot version and have the cold chilling in the fridge…..mmmmmmm tea.

Cold weather = more tea

In this weather its nice to cuddle up on the lounge and have a good cup of tea. This weekend I figured I'd try something different. So off I went to my favorite tea store; T2.



Instead of heading for my normal tea's I decided to try a couple of floral and fruit teas. The tisanes are made from carefully chosen and cultivated ingredients, providing pleasure and goodness with every sip acccording to the lovely ladies at T2. Plus the added bonus is they are great after a meal, whether served hot or icy cold.

First off there was the light JUST ROSE which is really nice with honey

Described as:
A fragrant floral tisane widely consumed in China for all sorts of well-being issues. High in vitamin c, but most importantly it tastes and looks beautiful. A delicate and sweet florally treat that can be served hot, iced or as a garnish to most teas. Brilliant with honey and the perfect way to wind down after a busy day.

The Second was a fruit mix
Description:
A deliciously rich infusion with a deep red colour and an intense berry aroma. Juicy summer berries, including strawberry, blackberry and raspberry, with gorgeous petals produce a brew chock-full of berry flavour. A smooth, sweet nature with a tart, clean finish, this really is berry beautiful. Great for all-day drinking and versatile to suit most occasions. Great as a palate cleanser before or after dessert, and sensational iced in summer.

Both were wonderful and I know what I'll be drinking all week. So jump into your nearest store and grab a new flavor for your morning cuppa.