All the Irish

Today is St. Patrick’s Day around the world. I’m Scotch-Irish on my mother’s side. Here’s the rundown from today’s tea break: The tea today is Barry’s Irish Breakfast from Cork, Ireland. The Claddagh teapot and mug are from Belleek in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland . The traditional Irish soda bread is made by me. The butter … Continue reading All the Irish

Fortnum Favorite

Sometime’s a tea can evoke a feeling or memory and the Fortmason blend tea from Fortnum & Mason does that for me. My first exposure to Fortnum & Mason was in 2002. My then boyfriend and I were on our first trip to Disney World in Florida. Upon visiting Epcot, the UK exhibit called my … Continue reading Fortnum Favorite

‘Tis the Season

Even though we have no snow on the ground at the moment and the temperatures are feeling more like spring than December, I’m enjoying the elements of the season that give me that warm & fuzzy feeling.  Of course, that includes some kind of festive tea with the flavors and spices of the season. One … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season