Tea on the beach

Hanging out in Vermilion with the family for mom's birthday.  We rented a cabin for one evening. We had a great fish dinner in Huron, looked for beach glass, went to a bird habit, and lunch in Vermilion.

 

During our down time I made some tea.

I set out my picnic blanket that I picked up in Iraq. 

I was brewing my tea.  I brought tea from Iraq as well as tea treat from Kurdistan too.

I had a lot of fun!

This was the first time I pulled out the travel fire box too.  I liked how easy it was.  Although I know wood fire would have been authentic. 

Cheers!!

Loved spending a few quiet days with family!!!

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Asterisk in Columbus

I was in Columbus for a funeral/celebration of life.  After the service I wanted to try Asterisk.  I had it on my tea bucket list.

This is in Westerville and it is super cute and quaint.

The street names where in the sidewalks.

I love all the brick,  It is just so adorable.

It looks like a library when you first enter.

Its rustic meets elegance. 

When I walked in they handed me a book.  I didn't get it...but it was the menu!!! 

Super clever and cute to have the menu inside the cover of the book.

I ordered the cream tea.  Cream tea is my favorite!  Just tea, scones, clotted cream and jam- the best part of afternoon tea in my opinion. 

Lemon Blueberry Scone and Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Scone.

I got a strawberry rhubarb and green iced tea

I clearly enjoyed it!!

I really enjoyed this unique place.  It was decorated really well.  The place was clean and my server was super friendly.  The prices were not bad either. I also enjoyed my tea and scones. I recommend this place if you are in the area.

More shots from the area.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Red Rose Iced Tea

Back to basics on this one.

This one is a tribute to my Aunt Joyce who loved her Red Rose tea.

I am not a fan, but she loved it.  She had a cup every evening.  In honor of her, I am showing you how to make iced tea with her favorite, Red Rose.

8 tea bags or 8 t loose leaf

1 gallon water

optional- 1/4 C sugar

 Making the tea:

Place 8 tea bags or loose leaf tea (in a tea ball) in a gallon container, pour enough hot water (over 200 degrees) to cover the tea and for the tea leaves to move around. Let it steep for 10 minutes (you are basically making a concentrate).  After 10 minutes you pull out the tea, add the sugar, and then fill the remaining pitcher with cold water. It is one of the easiest things to make…and only takes 10 minutes no matter the type of tea.  Just check the water temperature, but the steep time is always 10 minutes.

 Put in the refrigerator to get cold and drink later or drink now with ice.

I received Aunt Joyce's blue cup after she passed.  Then I found a pink one at a thrift shop to go with it.  I love them together!!

I am now on the look out for others to go with this one.  It's unique and fun.  And you bet I will use it.  Tea cups are meant to be used and not just stored in a cupboard to be viewed.  Get them out and use them.  Think about where you bought them or the people who gave them to you.

I've heard my dad say he wished the dishes could talk.  He did buy one dish that had a photo in it and I believe a piece of paper to say where it was from.  I love that.  I want to put notes inside all my teacups to say where I got them and when.

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 

Lavender Blueberry Earl Grey Syrup

 This is a great syrup that I am really enjoying to add to black iced tea right now. 

    

2 C water

1 1/2 C sugar

2 C blueberries

4 T lavender

8 t loose leaf Earl Grey tea

 Simmer everything but the tea for 15 minutes.

Take the pan off the stove, add tea and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain and store in the refrigerator. 

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.