Tea Time, Wadsworth OH, Brown Sugar Milk Tea

I was in Wadsworth the other day for some tea parties.  When I done, I wanted to treat myself to some tea that I did not make, lol.

I just learned about this Bubble and Milk Tea shop- which just so happens to be right beside my chiropractor.  I was excited to try it.




I thought the flavor was pretty good, I would have liked to have a little more milk flavor and less sugar, but it was still good.  Having made milk tea from scratch, I am spoiled with a real milk tea and not a mix or concentrate.

The Brown Sugar Milk tea is $5.85- about the average price for this kind of drink.  I wish it was a little less, but all prices are going up.



300 WEATHERSONE DR #101, WADSWORTH OH

(330) 331-7053



There are bubble tea or milk tea options.

They have cute decor and the place is nice and clean.



I tried the Mochi Bread and I have to say I love those!!!  I think I would come back for these even before I come back for tea.  It was crunchy on the outside but kind of chewy inside.  It was delicious.

The other great thing is that this bread is gluten free!! 

Mochi is made from Mochiko a Japanese rice flour.  Mochiko is a fine white gluten-free flour made of glutinous/sweet rice. It's an ingredient in wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets), such as daifuku mochi, yatsuhashi, senbei rice crackers, and dango





Mom and me tea, Wadsworth Kerries Cup of Tea and New World Spice and Tea Traders

I was super excited to partner with Wadsworth's New World Spice and Tea Traders again.

New World Spice and Tea Traders, is right off the square in Wadsworth Ohio.  Its the blue building...








This is the second class I have had with them.  We did a chai class in March and now this Mom and me class.



Dainty Tea Cups, delectable delights, and an afternoon sharing a love of tea with mom at our Mom 'n Me Tea Party.

During this shared moment between mom & daughter, we will demonstrate how to host a proper tea party. Get dressed up, wear your hats, and revel in all the fancy of this fun afternoon event. This event is the perfect opportunity to get out those Spring Dresses and spend some one-on-one time bonding over a love of tea with your littles.

• Teas to share
• Pastries, Cookies, and Finger Sandwiches
• Instructions to host a Tea Party at home

$25 per mother/daughter pair
$5 for each additional sibling

To reserve your spot at our first annual Mom & Me Tea Party, email us at newworldspiceandtea@gmail.com or stop by to let us know.

We can't wait to see you!



We had only 7 sign up for this class, but only 5 showed up.  But, the 5 had a great time!!  Those who didn't sign up, missed out.  

Sonia, the owner, made some great cucumber sandwiches, PB&J sandwiches, had some short bread cookie, and fresh fruit.  She also had a chocolate vinegar for the fresh fruit that everyone seemed to like.




The lady next door to New World makes and sells cookies.  They were delicious!!  I would recommend these if  you are looking for some treats for a party.





I did a mix match of dishes for the tea.  I told the kids to pick their seat based on the tea cup that they wanted to use.



We had a green tea base and a black tea base- or they could go all fruit based.





There was hibiscus, mango, ginger, tangerines, strawberries, pineapple, currants, cherries, and blueberries.  I had each person taste the fruit so they could see what the flavors.  I wanted them to see what they like to help determine what fruit they would like to add to their tea.




If they picked green tea, they would take take the yellow sand timer- which was 3 minutes.  If they took the black tea, they would take green sand timer for 5 minutes.


Steeping time is super important when making your tea...your water temp is super important as well.  If your water temp is too hot it will burn the leaves and make the tea bitter and astringent- if you have a white, green, yellow, or oolong tea.  Also you don't want too over steep or it will become bitter.






Decisions, decisions!!  The kids made 2-3 different teas while at the tea.  They then made one to take home as well.





During the tea we talked about tea and where it comes from.  We talked about water temp and steeping time.  We talked about tea etiquette as well.  We shared about other tea parties we have been to and what we liked to eat at a tea party.  



These 5 tea guests were wonderful.  I am so glad they came and had fun. 


Be on the look out for more tea events at New World Spice and Tea Traders.
Or if you would like to host a tea a party and need someone to bring the tea, let me know!
I will bring the tea!



$40 for up to 8 people, $5 each additional person.
$40 gets you 5 different kinds of teas for your event.
Let's work together to create an event that meets your needs.




Algebra Teahouse and a variety of teas, Cleveland OH

I was in Cleveland, Ohio- Little Italy...






I was here before and I could not wait to come back.  They have good Middle Eastern food and great tea.  It is super unique and different. Every time I have been here it has been busy, which is a great sign too. 


Turkish Tea, South African. and Fijan Green
These are the three teas I tried. I have to say the ones I tried the last time I was here were better and more unique.  I did not think these three had as much flavor.

*****

Turkish Tea with apples


This is a black tea with apples.  It was tasty, but I would have liked more tea flavor.  I did appreciate though that they bring me the tea in a steeper and a container for the steeper.  I was able to be sure it steeped for 5 minutes and then take out the tea.
I like that the tea is not expensive, so I can try multiple ones when I come.  But, also, these mugs don't really hold much tea either.  They are big and chunky, so $3 for 8 ounces of tea is super reasonable!!!


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Fijan Green


This tea was not super flavorful, but what I did I get was good.  I got some pineapple and some papaya notes.  And I am not sure what ancient green tea is, but it was nice.  I did not get grassy flavors in this tea.   This is a green tea, so I steeped it for 3 minutes.
And I love the tea prices here!   $3 for a cuppa is very reasonable - also knowing it is a unique blend.


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Southern African


I should have known better! It is South African, I should have realized it was Rooibos tea...not just an herbal tea.   I had trouble getting past the red rooibos tea flavor.  I did not get a lot of lavender flavor either.  This was just okay for me.


Last time I was here I tried the Libyan and Southern Soul and they were delicious, I would highly recommend those teas.

I love that they have Ethnic Teas, this is what inspired my Passport to Tea 2023.  People getting to explore teas from other countries and cultures.  


My friend Abby and I got a few dishes and shared them.
I had the falafel and hummus plate.  We shared the Samosa Plate and Fool Madams.  I really like this place and I have to overlook that it might not be the cleanest place.




The food was delicious!  Very flavorful and filling.  The portions and prices are great too.





Ahhh, these friends!  They all love to eat adventurously and travel to unique places. I love sharing life with them.



The owner makes pottery and wooden pieces that he sells there too.

I love Cleveland the little villages....and it is only an hour away.  And if you go on a Sunday afternoon traffic is super light...which I love too, since I am not a fan of driving.




Check out the Algebra House....

Kungfu Tea - Kungfu Milk Tea

On Sunday I needed to get out...so my friend and I headed to Cleveland.
This was the first real road trip for my new Kia Soul, Gum Drop.





I enjoyed a Kungfu Milk Tea.  I would say the staff was friendly and helpful.  The restaurant was fairly clean.  The price was pretty decent.  And the tea was really good.  All in all I am giving this Milk Tea 4 tea cups out of 5. 





There were lots and lots of options of tea.  


The base of your tea had lots of options too.


We explored around Case Western U.  The trees were blooming and it was really pretty out, cold, but pretty.  Spring is here and we were there to enjoy it!



The flowering trees were beautiful.  I had driven by Case Western once last year and I could not wait to come back and walk around.  The buildings are gorgeous too.

The museum there was free too, so we popped in there too for a bit.




Lots of scenic views.  We say several people out taking graduation photos, engagement photos and family photos. 


It is really pretty up there.  It is right at the edge of Little Italy too.  We headed there next.