Cha Tea, Rose Blush Orange Camellia Oolong

I found a really fun new place to try in Cleveland.

I wanted to go paint the cherry blossoms near Case Western.  While I was walking there I say this tea place, CHAT TEA.  

https://www.yelp.com/menu/chat-tea-cleveland







When you walk in, there are computers right there to order.  I went with a Rose Blush Orange Camellia Oolong tea.  I have to say it was wonderful and surprising....the surprise was the orange slices in the tea.

Fresh orange brightness meets delicate camellia oolong, finished with a silky rose foam a sip of spring in every cup


This tea was really delicious and had lots of fun things going on...the cold foam, the oranges, and the topping.  I would definitely get this tea again.  The price was decent, the flavors were really fun and I really enjoyed it.





After getting my tea I walked the 10 minutes or so to the pond by Case Western, to take in the cherry blossoms and people watch.







I loved sitting on the wall and painting. At this point I have only been water coloring for about a week, lol.  So, I really did not know what I was doing....but it was fun.



No, it is not great.  But, it was relaxing and fun!  And to me that is what counted.  It was good Friday and I was enjoying my time painting, drinking tea, and people watching.















 

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Fascinators Hats Fit For a Derby Tea Party

 Fascinators

     

 

Headband/hair clip      felt for insisde         Fascinator felt hat base

Hot glue        scissors        feathers        flowers     *nettings

 Take a head band base, on the bottom (that goes on your head) put a piece of felt that holds down a head band or clip- secure with hot glue.

 Once this is dry, begin working on the top of the fascinator.  I like to glue on a large flower.  Behind the flower I add the netting and then stick in feathers.

*I found that a bath scrubby works great for netting.  That is what is used in the one in the photos.

Fun and super easy to make!

You can come Saturday, June 6 to my class and make one too.

These are great for Derby Teas.  Have a tea and watch a horse derby, serve the mint julep (recipe in the book), and have everyone make a fascinator.

Headwear traces back to Marie Antoinetter Era in the 1770’s. The first fascinator was mentioned in print in the 1850’s  The 1980’s and 90’s regained popularity.













Here are two of the teas I will be serving at the tea....
a Mint Julep and Lemon Plume.


Everyone will get a ticket and also a "betting" ticket.  We will watch a Belmont Stakes race, pick horses and then there will be prizes given out!  It's going to be lots of fun.  There will also be tea sandwiches and other food.








     

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Black Seed Cafe, North Olmsted- Blueberry Matcha

I visited a new place, Black Seed in North Olmsted Ohio.



Black Seed is a Middle Eastern Cafe.

28879 Lorain Rd North Olmsted, OH 44070 


Black Seed has some great tea options too.


I loved the painting on the wall.



The staff here was very friendly and helpful.  The menu is not huge but there is a nice selection of foods  I do appreciate a smaller menu so I am not spending a ton of time deciding.  They do a few things and they do them very well - and the portions are HUGE!  I had enough for another meal or two.


I ordered a lamb and beef gyro, but ate it more like a salad.  I then dipped my bread in a side of hummus.  I also ordered falafel and ate those with hummus too.

The blueberry matcha was very good too.  I was pleased with everything here!


It was so fresh and yummy.



I loved the hummus and used it as a"sauce" I put it on everything. 


The blueberry matcha was really good.  It was light and refreshing.  I thought things were well priced, the staff was friendly and I would highly recommend this place.






 

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Karak Chai in Middleburg Heights for my birthday


I had my 54th birthday off and I headed up towards Cleveland for the day.  The first stop was Karak Chai!  It was breakfast AND lunch!


https://www.karakchaicafe.com/

Karak is tucked into a strip mall, but don't let that stop you.  It is so charming and inviting.



The have a great variety of teas and coffees.  I could not wait to make myself a flight of different chai teas.





This was the fun plastering on the wall.


They have a lot of great things to offer.  The sweet treats had me overwhelmed.  But then I saw something that reminded me of my trip to Iraq....and I knew that was what I wanted. 

Chocolate Knafeh that has Kadayif (spun pastry dough) with pistachio.









I decided to make myself of flight of chai tea.  I ordered 4 different chai teas.


Classic Karak

Rich, bold black tea brewed strong and simmered with fragrant cardamom and spices, then blended with evaporated

milk and just the right amount of sweetness. Warm, comforting, and full-bodied — a timeless favorite with deep, aromatic flavor.




Saffron Karak

A fragrant twist on the classic — robust black tea simmered with aromatic cardamom and infused with delicate saffron strands. Blended with creamy evaporated milk and balanced sweetness, this luxurious karak offers a rich, soothing flavor with a subtle floral depth.


Masala Karak (Cardamon & Ginger)

A bold and spicy variation of the classic — strong black tea simmered with a warming blend of traditional Indian spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom. Mixed with creamy evaporated milk and just the right sweetness, it’s a flavorful, comforting drink that energizes and soothes.


Adeni Tea

A traditional Yemeni-style tea brewed strong and infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Served sweet and rich with milk, Adeni Tea offers a fragrant, comforting experience that’s perfect for relaxation and connection.



I think that the classic chai might have been my favorite.  It was fun to try all of them.  They all had a unique flavors and notes.


I then tried the Pani Puri.  This was really fun and delicious!

Pani Puri- Crispy puris filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas paired with tangy, flavorful water.  A perfect balance of crunch, spice, and tang in every bite.

I also ordered the chocolate  Kadayif and Samosa 



How wonderful a lunch is this?!!  I could barely eat it all.


The atmosphere here was really fun and I really enjoyed it.




I thoroughly enjoyed all of these teas.  They had great and unique flavors.  I love how adding different herbs and spices can add and enhance each flavor of the tea.
Try new and different teas.  Try and embrace different cultures teas.




If you are in Middleburgh Heights, you need to check this place out.  It really was so much fun.






 

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