Christmas Tea Poem

Christmas Tea Poem 

On Christmas Day, at half past three,

brew yourself a cup of tea.

I'll think of you and you'll think of me.

While sitting around your Christmas tree.

Mulled Tea Bag

Mulled Tea Bag

• 2 1/2 tsp. loose tea leaves
• 1 tsp. coarsely crushed cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp. dried orange peel
• 1/4 tsp. dried lemon peel
• 3 whole allspice berries
• 2 whole cloves
• 5-inch square of fine-mesh cheesecloth
• Cotton string

Blend together tea leaves, cinnamon pieces, lemon and orange peel, allspice, and cloves. Place in a cheesecloth square. Tie with a string to form a bag. 

To brew tea, place the bag in a mug and add boiling water. Steep for 4 - 5 minutes and enjoy.

Serves 1

Candy Cane Lane in a Cup

It's the week of Christmas! The tree is decorated, the groceries are bought, and the presents are wrapped. How are things at your house? Is the tea kettle on? Do you have a moment to sit and savor the season with a nice hot cup of Candy Cane Lane tisane? It is enjoyed by so many as a favorite this time of year. Thank you, Celestial Seasonings. 

A Cup of Tea

A Cup of Tea

When the world is all at odds

And the mind is all at sea

Then cease the useless tedium

And brew a cup of tea.

There is magic in its' fragrance,

There is solace in its' taste;

And laden moments vanish

Somehow into space.

And the world becomes a lovely thing!

There's beauty as you'll see;

All because you briefly stopped

To brew a cup of tea.

Author Unknown

~

Teacup and saucer: Old Country Roses, Peppermint Damask

2002 Royal Albert, Ltd.