6 Reasons You Should Love Tea

27 Mar

Is it tea time yet?

I drink an impossible amount of tea! I am madly in love with this wonderful beverage, especially during moments when I need some peace of mind and some inspiration. But why?

1. Choice – tea is not just one drink, it is many! Amazingly, there are over 2,000 varieties of tea available throughout the world. There are four main types of tea – Black, Oolong, Green and White. I enjoy drinking all types of tea, and my kitchen cupboards are full of them. As are my purses! So whatever mood I’m in, or wherever I am, there’s always a tea that suits.

2. Ritual - I drink tea every morning. I alternate with Earl Grey, Jasmine Green tea and a variety of other black teas. I find that adding a splash of non-fat milk and a dash of honey makes this steaming beverage even more divine {a learned trick when I visited London}. I’ve also recently started experimenting with loose leaf tea. This tea-making ritual of mine is practiced several times a day, and I never tire of it. It is my ‘me-time’ and usually when I get inspired to write my blog.

3. Health - The amazing health benefits of drinking tea have been greatly publicized and are widely known {especially Green Tea}. Tea is proven to help protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. The powerful antioxidants in tea help to strengthen the immune system, fight colds and flu, promote healthy skin and hair, and can even be anti-aging. Not a bad idea to jump on the tea drinking bandwagon!

4. Teacups and saucers - I absolutely adore the variety of collections & styles of teacups and saucers. Drinking tea out of a delicate and beautiful, vintage teacup and saucer is the best way to enjoy Britain’s favorite beverage. I’m always on the lookout for vintage teacups and saucers in vintage & antique shops.

5. The Tea Party – There is nothing like a good tea party to host {or attend} that ranges from spontaneous, loud, gossip fueled gatherings to meticulously planned, stunning summer-time garden tea parties, where the tea is served in only my best china. Flowery, homemade bunting, candles and pretty decorations adorn the garden fences, benches and other outdoor furniture.

6. It’s a Great Addition to Cocktails - Tea cocktails and drinks with tea-infused syrups, like the Earl Grey Martini, are popping up all over the place. Mixologists have fun experimenting and people love trying a new style of cocktail – at least I do!