You know, I thought about just re-posting the last post and letting you think it was like the movie "Groundhog Day" where you live that same day over and over again, but some folks might not have thought that was too funny. (But, truly, isn't there something beautiful about watching a movie over and over again about a man repeating the same day over and over again?) But I digress! It's February, which means it's time to break out some February teas and teawares.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I am all about chocolates, hearts and pink roses. The cup and saucer here is a set I found many years ago on eBay, and it remains a favorite because the teacup is a bit larger than the average teacup. Also, I like the pretty stylized handle.
And here are two teas I can recommend for February: First, in the pretty red tin is Valentine's Blend from Harney and Sons. The Valentine's Blend is a chocolate tea with rose petals, and I can happily drink it all month long. And Eros, a black tea from Mariage Freres, is "a blend for lovers, flavored with hibiscus and mallow flowers." I got an e-mail the other day announcing that Bigelow has come out with two new Valentine's flavors, Sweetheart Cinnamon and White Chocolate Kisses. Has anyone seen these in any stores yet? I'd love to hear a review, because I plan to order these online if they don't hit the grocery store shelves, like, today!
Oooh - I haven't tried Eros yet, but I love Mariage Freres teas. Where do you buy yours?
ReplyDeleteMmm1 The Bigelow teas sound wonderful! I, too, hope they hit the stores yesterday ;)! Your teacup is so pretty and practical,too. Thank you for a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteHappy Groundhog Day. I can't drink flowery teas, but I am happy to see others enjoy them.
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the Bigalow teas. I was at the store buying green tea yesterday (Bigalows) and did not see anything new. Let us know if you find them.
What a pretty cup and saucer. I too like the bigger size (less trips to the teapot). Adagio also has a nice blend for Valentine's Day. It is called Valentine and combines the flavor of chocolate dipped strawberries with premium Ceylon black tea. I'll check my Publix tomorrow for the Bigelow White Chocolate Kisses - it sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty photo and I love the doily!
ReplyDeleteAngela: The front cover of my video "Groundhog Day" says: Bernideen's favorite movie! Ha
ReplyDeleteFunny intro there! ha ha
ReplyDeleteBoth these sound interesting but does the chocolate teas really have that much flavor in them? Hmmm I've hesitated to try it.
I just ordered a case of the White Chocolate Kisses, I couldn't find it in any of my stores, so I splurged...am sipping it right now and loving it!
ReplyDeleteJaneen, the Harney and Sons tea does indeed have a *very* chocolatey flavor, I am happy to report. I drink it as a "dessert tea" and enjoy it a lot!
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