Tea

Tea … I know doing a post on tea not too long after doing one on espressos is kinda of cliche. But I guess it really is related .. in a certain weird way … ok yes and no .. anyhow. Ok, better stop second guessing and get on with it …

Tea to me is actually a substitute for coffee on certain days (like I said, I am a coffee lover after all). Or I would drink tea when I know I am overloaded on coffee but still need that comforting cuppa hot drink (no, hot chocolate is reserved for “special” occasions … ). Especially when I know I am going to come down with some sort of nasty viral infection … And tea is also the perfect beverage after a very oily meal. Somebody once told me that it helps wash away the oil from the meal so you won’t put on those extra pounds … well lets leave that “advice” as that shall we … hahaaa …

Did you know ???

Ancient Tea drinkers added salt to their teas.

One of the  first known recipes for iced tea in a cookbook dates all the way back to the 19th century in the United States.

The concept of “Afternoon Tea” is the credit of the Duchess of Bedford. She thought up the idea to have cakes, pastries and sandwiches for that time of the day to avoid what she explained to be a “sinking feeling”.

There are 2 types of afternoon teas conceptualized by the British. Low Tea(which is afternoon tea) & High Tea

Black Tea has only  4/10 of caffeine compared to coffee & Oloong Tea has only 2/10 compared to coffee.

Well then some time back (notice I use the term “some time back” pretty often, that tells you how “late” I am at posting stories up”) when I was introduced to what would have become my favourite brand of tea I was pretty much blown away by the clean taste of its tea.

Gryphon Tea, by the Gryphon Tea Company.

Offering a selection from its Artisan Collection, Premium Classics & Signature Selections. with amazing flavors like Darjeeling Muscat (for this years World Gourmet Summit) to Lapsang Gold to Premium Earl Grey and Lemon Ginger Mint. What ever the flavor you can be assured that the Gryphon Tea Company is serious about their tea.

Well of course with slogans like “Built on Legacy and Pioneered by Passion” consumers can be reassured that the Gryphon Tea Company will only supply the highest quality of teas. Well I know I do for sure. So the next time your in the mood for a nice warm cup of comfort, go experience  love in a bag from the good people of the Gryphon Tea Company.

Till then, HAPPY FOODING !!!