Be a Tea Fashionista!

Posted by Judith A. Ames on May 8th 2019

Tea is trendy! Tea is hip! Tea is cool! Tea is replacing coffee as the go to 'it' drink. And why not? One doesn't have to follow the crowd. One can 'try on' many different styles, colors, and flavors. Tea is an elegant drink; the drink of kings and queens, emperors, and lords and ladies. Tea is a casual drink - it's the perfect 'take a break' drink, afternoon drink, and a great compliment to an evening dessert. Tea can sooth a sore throat and settle an upset stomach. And best of all - who can resist a tall, cool, refreshing glass of iced tea in the hot summer. Tea is one of those beverages that can lift you away to different countries and cultures. With each sip, you can experience China, Sri Lanka, or Nepal. Even though the tea leaves come from the same plant, each region and climate create unique and individual flavors and tastes. Even the processing technique used makes for many flavor variations.

Some people are tea purists - preferring the least amount of processing possible, brewing mildly processed tea leaves. Others prefer blends - combining different regions or adding an organic botanical to the tea leaves such as lavender, mint, or cinnamon. Then there are some people who choose to forgo tea leaves all together and simply brew herbal combinations. What ever your choice - enjoy with pride! It is your unique you! Your unique style!

Tea allows a person to be adventurous. With each variety, new flavors dance off your taste buds. You will experience grassy, floral, and smoky flavors. Some varieties inspire memories of fresh-cut grass, aged hay, fields of wild flowers, and the woods after a spring rain. The liquors' range in colors is just as wide as its flavors; from pale green to sunny yellow, burnt orange and bold, rich, browns. Tea can transport you to any country or beloved area of your memory in just one cup. Wear your Tea choice with pride! It defines your style!

With tea - you will never be out of style! And just think - as the seasons - and the fashions, change, you can move along to try on the newest designer blend to see if it fits your unique style and personality. So, Drink Up! - the 2014 season is just starting!

'Find Your Zen and Do The Brew' Everyone tip those tea cups!

Judith A. Ames-Hardman

9 Lives Tea House

The Great State of Texas