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30 Apr 2020

A Visit to Twinings in London England

by LadyKelly | posted in: Fun Facts, Tea History | 0

The original Twinings tea shop is located at 216 Strand, in one of London’s narrowest shops. It has been located there for over 300 years! Founded at this location in 1706, it was originally called R Twining and was a … Read More

23 Apr 2020

Do You Know How Using Teabags Began?

by LadyKelly | posted in: Steeping Tea, Tea History | 0

Do you know how the teabag was developed? One piece of history says that In 1908, American tea importer Thomas Sullivan, was trying to create a way to send tea samples to his customers. He put tea leaves in silk … Read More

20 Jun 2019

Not just “a cup of tea”

by LadyKelly | posted in: Cooking, Health, Tea Ceremony, Tea History, Tea Master | 6

A cup of tea isn’t just a cup of tea. A cup of tea is a meditation, a ceremony, a calming of the soul. To prepare a cup of tea is a ritual when done with intention. Choose the tea … Read More

29 Apr 2017

Our Recent Downton Abbey Themed Tea

by LadyKelly | posted in: Downton Abbey, Events, Fashion, News, Tea Ceremony, Tea History, Tea Master, Themed Tea | 0

I just hosted our 5th Annual Downton Abbey Themed Afternoon Tea and it was such a great event. Themed teas are always fun and give us the opportunity to be creative. At our Downton tea we have “special guests,” a … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

Golf and Tea: A Great Combination

by LadyKelly | posted in: News, Tea Ceremony, Tea History, Tea Master | 0

Located a short distance across the Savannah River from Augusta, GA, we in Aiken, SC, are also caught up in the excitement that the Master’s Tournament brings to this area. We have the honor of hosting many of the area’s … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

Yes! You Can Wear a Hat

by LadyKelly | posted in: Fashion, News, Tea History, Tea Master | 0

I own a Gourmet Bakery/Tea Shop called La Dolce in Aiken, South Carolina. We serve Afternoon Tea and High Tea as part of our menu. I’m often asked if hats are required for our Teas, mostly because so many tell … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

Tea Benefits for Health

by LadyKelly | posted in: Health, News, Tea History, Tea Master | 0

One of the most common questionswe are asked is “What are the health benefits of tea?” Tea is actually undergoing a revival in popularity, due in part to its reported health benefits. While tea has always been popular in Asian, European … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

10 Interesting Tea Facts

by LadyKelly | posted in: News, Tea History, Tea Master | 0

There are different kinds of tea, but they all are derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant. The processing of the tea determines whether it is a white, green, oolong or black. All teas have caffeine, it is the growing, cultivating and … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

Afternoon Tea Begins in England

by LadyKelly | posted in: News, Tea Ceremony, Tea History | 0

Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford (September 3, 1783 – July 3, 1857) was a lifelong friend of Queen Victoria whom she served as a Lady of the Bedroom between 1837 and 1841. She was also the originator of the … Read More… Read More

28 Apr 2017

Tea Comes to England

by LadyKelly | posted in: News, Tea Ceremony, Tea History | 0

The turning point for tea in England began with the marriage of King Charles II to the Portuguese Princess Catherine de Braganza who was a tea lover. It was her love of the drink that established tea as a fashionable … Read More… Read More

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