At Marshalls recently, I came across a tea blend that struck me as so odd, I simply had to try it. Peppermint and English Toffee? Hmmm. I wasn't quite sure about that. Wouldn't the peppermint overpower the toffee flavor?
When I opened the box and tore into the foil pouch, I was pleasantly surprised at the terrific scent which greeted me from these pyramid shaped teabags. Half peppermint, half toffee. I poured water into my electric tea kettle and soon was enjoying a truly wonderful cup of tea!
Want a pairing suggestion? Alex bought a box of Dulce de Leche Girl Scout cookies, and oh my ... the caramel flavor of the cookies combined with the toffee flavor of the tea is awesome!
My new vintage teacup was in a box of this-and-that my mom gave me for Christmas, and I'll bet she didn't pay over $1 for it. Gardener friends, are those sweet peas on this teacup and saucer? At any rate, it made for some lovely teatime sipping!
At Marshalls recently, I came across a tea blend that struck me as so odd, I simply had to try it. Peppermint and English Toffee? Hmmm. I wasn't quite sure about that. Wouldn't the peppermint overpower the toffee flavor?
When I opened the box and tore into the foil pouch, I was pleasantly surprised at the terrific scent which greeted me from these pyramid shaped teabags. Half peppermint, half toffee. I poured water into my electric tea kettle and soon was enjoying a truly wonderful cup of tea!
Want a pairing suggestion? Alex bought a box of Dulce de Leche Girl Scout cookies, and oh my ... the caramel flavor of the cookies combined with the toffee flavor of the tea is awesome! 
My new vintage teacup was in a box of this-and-that my mom gave me for Christmas, and I'll bet she didn't pay over $1 for it. Gardener friends, are those sweet peas on this teacup and saucer? At any rate, it made for some lovely teatime sipping!
13 comments:
Indeed, they are sweet peas!
What a pretty cup.
I saw that tea also, Angela, and wondered about the flavor profile. Thanks for the review and I think I will go back and pick up a box.
The cookies sound like a great pairing. I was a Girl Scout and remember selling the cookies. Many budding entrepreners started in the "cookie" business. I stopped at the Girl Scout Gift Shop in Savannah the last time I was there and they had the cutest teapots and told me the Girl Scouts will celebrate their 100 year anniversry next year. I wonder what special cookie they will come up with.
Mary Jane
Your teacup is very pretty! If you ask me, any Girl Scout cookie goes well with a cup of tea!
Brave gal to try that combination of tea:) Love the pretty teacup/saucer. Sweet...
Wow! What a great find. And I love the vintage tea cup!
Ooo, that IS a pretty tea cup. And I do think they are sweet peas.
As for the tea, I kinda am confused. Is it Peppermint- English toffee (a blend of 2 flavors in one) OR Peppermint AND English Toffee- (2 seperate teas in one box)? Either way the toffee sounds yummy.
Um, excuse me....that would be "separate?" LOL.
Very nice trip to Marshalls.One of those lucky finds.Enjoy.
It does look like sweet peas. Lovely! I don't think I have resisted tring the tea either...I try all sorts of interesting blends...some don't get past the first cup before they disappear....
I do wish we had a Marshalls within 60 miles!
Ruth
Teresa, it is one blend of those two flavors. (Good question!)
Angela, this tea sounds delicious - and how perfect to pair it with a Girl Scout cookie! Love the tea cup too, so pretty. I will try this tea & thanks for the review, Joanie
sounds like an interesting tea. I don't think our local girl scouts sound that flavor of cookie. But we have been enjoying a few other flavors.
Love your teatime snack with the Girl Scout cookies, special cup, and special tea. I always forget to go into Marshall's when I am at the mall, but really must do that soon. This tea sounds fascinating.
That's a very sweet cup and saucer. Love the delicate sweet peas. That tea does sound like and odd combination. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. The cookies sound delicious. I've never had that
kind. Something to look forward to!
Love, Carol B.
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