“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”-Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
Tea for One.
Tea set: MoMA STORE (no longer available)
Daily Diversion #130: Tea for One
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A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 
I could use a cup of tea right now and a little peace and quiet. Not to be though but hope you can.
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I am doing just that right now. I will have a cup for you. It is Victorian Earl Grey from Churchill’s, so you would be pleased. 🙂
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Have you tried the Republic of Tea? I have a ginger peach here – can’t wait to try it.
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I’ve had their Ginger Peach! It is good. For the most part, I buy loose tea and from local purveyors (although I have exceptions to the last rule). Churchill’s is at our local public market (they have an online store, too) and they hand-blend their teas. They are super nice. The wife is from London originally, but her American husband actually looks more than a little like Winston.
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I would love to see what he looks like. I am more of a coffee drinker to be honest, but when I am ill, I drink tea or make a cold flavored tea. Tomorrow, maedez, I will drink a cup of tea in your honor.
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Well, he is very Churchill-esque, to be sure! I never drink coffee, as I hate the taste and cannot stand the smell. My daily beverages are tea (always properly brewed and of good quality) and water. I hope you enjoyed your cuppa!
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My sister cannot stand coffee either – must be something in the sensory department. Other than that one fault, maedez, you are terrific.
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Haha, thanks! My husband considers it a fault, too. I tell him he should be grateful that he doesn’t have to share his coffee!
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My Mum gave me a beautiful ceramic tea pot complete with cups and when I sit down to brew a pot, it truly is a most wonderful, hair unwinding time.
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There is something very ritualistic about brewing a pot of tea. I usually just make single cups, but about once a week (okay, maybe twice) I brew a pot. I own several, but I am partial to this set because it was a wedding gift.
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