Teapot Diversions

Holiday Tea at Lavender Tea House

If you are in the Portland Metro Area during this month, consider checking out the Lavender Tea House located in Sherwood.  It is a great place to enjoy tea served formal English Style and their menu looks delightful.

 

What is great about this month is that they are hosting several special tea events around Christmas themes. They are as follows:

 

Christmas Tea

November 28th - December 31st

Delicious hot scones (with all the trimmings), tea sandwiches, seasonal fruit and Christmas dessert treats. Choose from our Holiday Tea Menu for the perfect cup of Christmas Tea. -$18 per person

 

Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus

December 12th, 9:00 am

Pancakes with sausage. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider or tea as a beverage. Take pictures with the Claus's as they come around and visit with all the guests. Your family will not want to miss the stories, music & singing as we remember why we are so thankful each Christmas season. You must RSVP to attend. -$12 per person

 

A Dickensonian Christmas

December 19th: 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM

RSVP for this very fun and interactive Victorian Christmas Tea featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas. Victorian wear strongly encouraged. $20 pp Adults/Kids are same price. Tea Club Members - $18 per person.

 

For more information, visit the Lavender Tea House website at: www.lavenderteahouse.com

 

These events look like they could make great gifts for that tea lover or someone who needs a morning or afternoon out.

 

Address:

Lavender Tea House

16227 SW 1st Street

Sherwood, OR  97140  

Holiday Gift: Blooming Tea & Glass Tumbler

We are always asked around this time of year about good gifts for tea drinkers.  Our suggestion for the dedicated tea totaller and those new to it is handcrafted flowering tea and a glass tumbler.  Both items can be found at tea stores in your area or on-line and both would be enjoyed by all.

For our sample of this great gift idea, we show the Tea Rhapsody Glass Tea Tumbler from Teavana and Primula Flowering Jasmine Tea:

Best wishes in your search.  Remember to drop us a line and tell us about your great gift ideas.

Holiday Tea supports local Red Cross Chapter in Michigan

If you are visiting or living in Michigan near the Mt. Pleasant area, consider helping the out the local Red Cross.

Central Michigan Chapter American Red Cross will hold it’s 17th annual Holiday Tea and Silent Auction on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, (320 S. Bradley) in Mt. Pleasant.

Proceeds from the benefit go to the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross that serves Clare and Isabella county residents.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at the Red Cross office in Mt. Pleasant. For more information, call 989-773-3615.

Resources:

Morning Sun: Holiday Tea to raise money for Red Cross
Central Michigan Chapter American Red Cross

A Rookie Firefighter gets a suprise on his first call

We picked this video up from William Lengeman over at Tea Guy Speaks. An entry to the Calm-A-Sutra of Tea Scholarship contest, the video titled "The Rookie" features a rookie firefighter who gets a huge surprise during his first call.

According to TeaUSA, sponsor of the national scholarship competition, the Calm-A-Sutra of Tea is a national scholarship given for the most creative tea video as means to educate consumers about the delicious taste and the numerous health benefits of drinking tea from the Camellia sinensis plant.

To see the winners of 2009, visit www.teausa.org/calmasutra

Yixing Appreciation: Yin Yang Teapot

We found this little gem at a local second hand store.  It is of course two teapots that join to form a Yin Yang symbol.  It is a beautiful blue Yixing clay.  We hope you enjoy it's uniqueness as much as we do.

Stomach Cancer and Green Tea Consumption by Woman

A new study found that Japanese women who regularly drink 5 or more cups daily appear about 20 percent less likely to develop stomach cancer. Their was no however perceived benefit for Japanese men. Read the full article by linking here.

Green Tea and your bones

According to a new study from researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Connecticut, green tea may weaken bones.

The study conducted on mice found that green tea consumption may change the bone microarchitecture and reduce bone size. Read more

What about Green Tea spray and sun exposure?

According to a new study being reported in the UK Daily Mail, a new Green Tea Spray may protect against skin cancer.

Scientists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Ohio applied the spray to 10 volunteers before exposing them to UV light.  According to the article, researchers said that the "tea spray boosts the skin's in-built immune system and helps it fight off the sun's harmful effects".  

Spray made from White Tea is said to have the same benefits.

Read the full article by linking here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1197976/The-tea-spray-prevent-skin-cancer.html

Green Tea and Leukemia

A new study from the Mayo Clinic published on Thursday suggests that high doses of green tea may prove to be a life-saver for leukemia patients.  Read more here.

Can White Tea Aid in Weight Loss?

According to a new study, experts are saying if you drink 4 cups of white tea a day and don't change anything else about your diet, you can possibly lose 4-8 lbs a year. Watch the full report from NBC: