May 2009
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TEA TIDBIT
Want a unique idea to show your Mom's how much you appreciate their support?
Why not try what Nancy, a teacher from Phoenix, AZ does:
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A MOM'S DAY TEA.... She serves scones, devonshire cream with jam, the traditional finger sandwiches,
(peanut butter and jam for the children) andturkey/cranberry sandwich for mom ...also a thin sliced
ham with asparagus on top.... several desserts: (rice krispies for the children) madelines, small
meringues (pastel colored), small eclairs and possilby one other depending on time! Earl Grey tea
and a cinnamon spice tea.....each mom receives a small potted plant that the children planted
themselves and a party favor that she makes to thank the moms for all they do to help her in the
classroom..... this is a most delightful morning and the moms leave feeling so pampered....her
sister, Barbara, comes to help out and her advice and help is invaluable......It is well worth it
to be able to tell the moms thanks for all they do....They decorate the table with white
tableclothes and then angle a cute tea pattern cloth over that....they also have a tea room style
china sign that welcomes the moms to their special day.
Isn't this a great way to honor Mom? Thanks, Nancy for your great suggestions!! You could take this
same idea and have a "Mother's Day Tea" at home for your Mom. Let us help you with any of your tea
needs. We have a wonderful selection of teas, and the easiest and tasty scone mix...all you do is
add water!
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FAQ'S
What is the correct way to use a Tea Ball?
First of all, always use a stainless steel, wire mesh ball, never the metal or aluminum with too few
holes. Since tea leaves expand to twice their size, it is important to use the right sized tea
ball. The main consideration is that the tea leaves have enough room to expand, thus allowing the
boiling water to fully reach all surfaces of the tea leaf. The tea ball should never be filled more
than half full. Place the filled tea ball (or 2 tea balls if necessary), into the warmed teapot,
add the boiling water and brew for the recommended time, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the tea ball at the
end of the brewing time, and your tea is ready. What many like about brewing tea in this manner is
that you remove the leaves from the tea, instead of the tea from the leaves when making tea the
conventional way.
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