Monday, July 1, 2013

TEA TIME!


I am kind of getting into having tea lately. Not necessarily at any set time, like having coffee every morning, but on a pretty regular basis. Maybe it's my partial British ancestry coming through.....either that or the strong genes of my 94 year old tea-crazed Grandma.....not sure. All I know is that I love this Kusmi Tea and the "Sweet Love" flavor in particular. Such terrific packaging, I have seen Kusmi repeatedly used by amazing photo stylists in design shoots, so I have wanted to get some just for the tin for a while now. Kusmi Tea is not cheap, but I scored a great deal and got 2 of these tins at Homegoods for about half price. I am also dying to try Laduree Tea and heck, any tea with fantastic packaging design. I am like that with shampoo, too. I happen to be a real sucker for packaging and gadgets. If I find something visually appealing, it somehow tastes much better and drives enthusiasm in me to get on a little kick. I suppose that it's a vocational hazard, being an artist. I have this cute little gadget here that steeps a mugful of tea at a time in case you don't want to make a whole pot as a solo tea drinker.


This is for loose tea OR a tea bag and the gray spring-loaded deal on the top will compress the water out of the tea (kind of like a hand-held french press effect) Just scoop out a little loose tea, click the lid and leave in hot water to steep. I always add some lemon and honey, too. So soothing and takes the place of dessert!
Do you like tea?

6 comments:

Mademoiselle Michael Blog said...

I am a big tea drinker! I love making a pot in the afternoon and sitting down to my desk to get some more writing done. I think (for me) tea is a nice ritual that breaks up the day, and is both relaxing and rewarding. I've not yet tried this tea, but I'm glad for your recommendation! :)

Elizabeth said...

Anne--I do the EXACT same thing! I don't care what the product on the inside tastes like if the package is ugly. I just don't want to look at it on my shelf.

MrsLittleJeans said...

I love tea and I love your discoveries : ) You always find the nicest and happiest items...Wishing you a lovely July xx

Ivy Lane said...

Clever little "tea tool"! I'm about to have a little cup of Earl Grey... trying to stave off a bad summer cold..... Hope your Monday is off to a good start!

xoxox,
Ivy...

Andrea said...

I must pick up a few of those tea infusers! Love!!

XOXO,
The Glam Pad

Karena said...

Adore all of your blue and white ginger jars, Anne. All of your series actually!

In the evening if I am not in the mood for a glass of wine, I love to have a cup of tea often with lemon. Don't you find so many of the tea tins beautiful? I need that little tea press!

xoxo
Karena
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