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Helen
Mar 26, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea 26/03/2017
Another rainy Sunday morning, how many times have I started my post like this? When we were children we called it Taranaki Sunshine, I...
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Helen
Mar 18, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea 19/03/2017
On this bright and shiny day I started with the taste of summer; White Rose Tea from TLeafT. As I opened the tin’s lid the summer scent...
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Helen
Mar 12, 20172 min read
The Art Of Tea 12/03/2017
A dark, rainy, muggy morning I pushed myself out of bed somewhere between 8.30 and 9.00. An inside day today, once again the garden left...
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Helen
Mar 5, 20173 min read
The Art of Tea 05/03/2017
I woke up bright and early at 7.00 am, not a normal occurrence for me as I usually crawl out of bed around 8.30 to 9.00 am. So I got a...
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Helen
Feb 25, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea
Today I had a bit of difficulty deciding on the tea I wanted. I sniffed teas to see I had a response to the scents but still couldn’t...
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Helen
Feb 19, 20171 min read
The Art Of Tea 19/02/2017
I am a little late with my post today. Started the day sharing brunch of pancakes with my sister Ngaere it was a nice change to my...
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Helen
Feb 5, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea 05/02/2017
On a bright, shiny, sunny Sunday of a long weekend, Tokoyo Lime Sencha was my choice today; bright and sharp and energising. I paired it...
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Helen
Jan 29, 20171 min read
The Art of Tea 29/01/2017
Very late start today, up late and then no internet. I started this behind day with a beautiful Green Rose tea from T2, A beautiful tea...
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Helen
Jan 22, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea 22/01/2017
On a wintery, summer day I decided I needed a tea that offered a summer’s promise. I have a very extensive tea range if you came for tea...
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Helen
Jan 14, 20172 min read
The Art of Tea 15/01/2017
Wet, wet, wet, wet, wet!!! As far as the eye can see drenched, drenched green and the continuous rolling sound of rain on the roof. To...
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Helen
Dec 31, 20162 min read
The Art of Tea 01/01/2017
Today’s choice of tea, I felt, needed to be auspicious as it is the first day of the new year. I chose an Ooling tea, Iron Goddess of...
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Helen
Jul 17, 20162 min read
The Art of Tea
When I first woke the sun was shining, then grey clouds piled up and rain arrive in a quick and noisy squall. Then followed, once more...
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea
A beautiful sunny Sunday morning, I am feeling really good, the cold is still hanging on but the inside of my head is much clearer. This...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #7
Today’s Sunday ritual tea is White Peony from TLeafT. This is my ultimate luxury tea. Pale gold colour, delicate, subtle taste. Bone...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #5
Image from facebook page Thich Nhat Hanh gems Mindful eating means simply eating or drinking while being aware of each bite or sip. -...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
Art of Tea #4
Today's tea had a big job, it needed to lift my spirits and turn my mood around. To meet these requirements I choose Pink Cranberry tea,...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #3
Another lovely start to Sunday with Sunday Brunch. My choice of tea today is Geisha Goddess Genmaicha, a Japanese Green Tea flavoured...
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Helen Gaudin
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #2
The pleasure in having a leisurely start to the day, with company you enjoy. When my sister came to stay we had Japanese Lime Sencha...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea
A couple of months ago I started posting photo's I had taken of the tea I had with my Sunday Brunch. As with so many things I do, it...
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