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Tea, Thé, Herbata. Black, Green, Oolong.
You can call it what you like but it all starts as a dry, loose consistence that turns into a pleasant elixir when soaked in boiling water. Who knew that some dried leaves from a particular bush will turn into the centre piece of the famous 5 o’clock ritual.  Some say that our cities are turning into one big flat white; but Im not so sure. Who doesn’t like to make a ‘nice cup of tea’ and sit in front of their screen to work or comfortably to watch an episode of the ‘Downtown Abbey’?

I definitely consider myself  a teaholic; and moreover the tea market is having some sort of renaissance.  Im not talking of those horrible teas with artificial perfume added, pretending how posh they are. I prefer something more classic, with a modern twist. You don’t have to convince me too long to try some melange of smoky earl grey from Fortnum&Mason or vanilla rooibos de Mariage Frères.

Or herbal ones. I’ve got this ‘of Flowers’ by a small company called Postcard Teas, and the punchy design of their packaging reflects the content of the tins. Kusmi teas are specific and not all varieties convince my taste buds, but the Detox line with grapefruit – mmm, best homemade ice tea ever!

And you, my dear, how do you take your tea?