Mayflower Teahouse, Canton Ohio

Today I discovered Mayflower Tearoom in Canton Ohio. 



                                

You know in the movie, Notting Hill, they talk about the house with the "Blue Door", well, this is the tea shop with the green door.  And that is what I thought if the minute I saw the shop.  The fun, bright green door. 


What a great discovery- this place has not even open for a year yet.  I hope it takes off and thrives!!


When I pulled up I wasn't sure I was at the right place.  There was no one around and it seemed deserted.  Then I noticed the sign that said they were open.


Every table has Lego flowers on them, it is really fun!


I love the purity of their tea. They have no sugar, no syrups- just pure tea! (They do have honey though)
There are not a lot of tea options but the teas I tried were really good and the prices are fantastic!  





I ordered Caravan Russian tea for $4.00.  I thought I would get a cup, but they gave me an entire pot of tea for $4.00.  I thought it was really good.  It had the smokey flavor I associate with Caravan tea.

Caravan tea is smokey (the added Lapsang Tea) to replicate the smokiness of when the camel caravans would bring tea from China to Russia in the 16 and 1700's.  The tea in the wooden crates were exposed the the smoke from the evening campfires, so when the tea arrived in Russia it had a smoky taste to it.


I sat at the little Japanese seating area. It was really fun.


I enjoyed sitting and working on my England trip itinerary.

 I also ordered a matcha and took it to go. The matcha was really good too.  They know how to make tea here!


You can play chess.  This is chess board is on the wall and you can make a move and then wait for the another random person to make a move.




The outside may not look like a lot yet- but there is a great patio in the back and the interior is cute.  And since I have been there they have gotten a sign for the exterior of the building, which will help people find it as well.

Check this place out. I think you can bring food in too- but check.  Grab some friends and try some great tea.








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.


 


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Mint, Lemon Balm, and Mango Syrup





Mint, Lemon Balm, and Mango Syrup
2 c water
1 1/2 sugar
Handful of lemon balm
Handful of mint
1/2 c mango 
Bring the water almost to a boil 
Add ingredients 
Simmer 20 minutes 
Let cool and bottle 
Good for two weeks
This one is super tasty! 

Also remember to take the mint off the stem.  Leaving the mint leaf on the stem makes it bitter. 

I like my syrups in plain black tea and plain green teas.  
 

                            Mint                                                        Lemon Balm- from my aunt in Illinois. 



This is so easy.  I don't measure- sorry.  I just toss in a hand full of the herbs.  I wash them in cold water and then put them in the simmering water.



Pull the mint off the stem. A tip from my mom.


Add the mangos- I add them still frozen.


It smells so good!!  


After about 15 minutes when the mangos are getting soft, I mush them a bit to extract more flavor.


Straining is the hardest part...trying not to spill. 


Then put in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.







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.


 




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Asian Plaza And my travel Gaiwan Tea Set


I was at the Asian Plaza and this sweet lady was selling tea items.  She also made me tea!

I thought it was fun that she kept her tea cups in a warm water bath on the stove.



Look at all the fun tea sets.  And it was so fun that she wanted to barter with me for the set I bought.  She said $35, I said $20, she said $30, I said $25 and she said yes.  It reminded me of when I was in Malaysia.  I love to barter for items.  It is part of the buying and process and they want you to do it.  They want you to feel you got a good price.  It is also a social thing and helps builds relationships, if you have not bartered or negotiated before try it, it is fun.  

But know, if you ask for a price and they agree, be prepared to buy it.  Also another great tip is to ask for the price you want and if they say no than walk away...sometimes they will call you back and give you that price or at least a better price.  Walking away does work sometimes.



Here is the set I bought for $25.



There is a tea jar, 3 cups, and a Gaiwan.  Gaiwans have been used since around 1350 in China.  Gaiwan means  lidded bowl.


It is such a pretty and delicate set.






This tea set is great for oolong tea.  I did a Milk Oolong tea that I love from Ohio Tea Co.

Fill the gaiwan with water of the appropriate temperature. For green teas, steep uncovered for 30 - 45 seconds. For oolong and black teas, cover with the lid and steep about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

One of the benefits of using high quality, loose-leaf teas is that they can be re-steeped several times. Keep adding water as many times as yields a flavorful cup. To re-steep, increase the steeping time about 15 seconds each time.


You can see my beautiful rolled oolong and then once it steeps the leaves unfurl.  










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.


 

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