According to several blogs and a facebook event, this past Saturday was declared as global tea party day. I took part in the global festivities, by sharing a large bottle of Ito En’s: Teas’ Tea Green Jasmine with a few friends while on the go (we didn’t take swigs, we used cups like ladies). I love Ito En’s Green Jasmine because it’s “infused with the natural scent of jasmine flowers by alternating several layers of the flower within the green tea leaves prior to the brewing process. Exuding a distinct refreshing taste, Jasmine tea has nerve-calming and relaxation effects and also helps promote fresh breath.”
I would have preferred to plan a large scale tea party, but weekend graduation parties, weddings and other events have taken over my Summer. So, to make up for this small, on-the-go celebration I am in the process of planning a large, outdoor tea party picnic in a Philadelphia park at the end of the Summer. My recent tea purchase, a Bodum Iced Tea Server from Mighty Leaf, should be arriving soon and be a perfect accessory for the tea picnic (it also comes with choice of loose Mighty Leaf tea-I chose Green Tea Tropical!) Anyway, I will blog more details in August.
Did you celebrate this year’s global tea party day by raising a hot cup or an icy glass? If so, I’d love to hear about it.
Quick side-note: I will be taking my tour de tea journey in the beginning of August. If any Philly tea lovers want to join, please comment and let me know. All delicious tea finds will be shared at the Philadelphia Tea Picnic!
I too tried an Ito En iced tea: Golden Oolong. I did not think the complex flavor of an oolong was best served iced. My boyfriend, on the other hand, enjoyed it, and he is not much for anything other than iced Lipton tea flavored with–do I dare admit it?–lemon juice and Splenda.
I think I committed a grammar faux pas in the above comment. Where is “on the one hand?” I am sure the astute writer that you are caught it right away!
You inspired us to share the information with our followers: http://www.bigelowteablog.com/2008/06/23/get-ready-to-join-the-worldwide-tea-party/
Jasmine Green Tea was a great choice!
Julie for Bigelow Tea