A present.....

Dearest husband does occasionally bring me presents..... little gifts of tenderness ... an odd plum... a few grapes and his latest is this;

Any ideas? It isn't one of these lovely little lavender bags from here and it isn't part of these fascinating kitchen diaries many of you are participating in at the moment. No. It is a 'tea temple' from teapigs. How evocative a name is that? Does it conjure up wondorous, rich and exotic images of China, Japan the mysterious east? It's a beautifully made little thing for what is essentially a tea bag. Silky to the feel and the aroma is amazing. Just look at the light reflecting off of it. (Yes - we have sunshine. Horray!) I wish I should share it with you. (The tea and the sunshine.)

This is a herbal 'tea temple', 'Super fruits', and it could almost double as a herbal drawer sachet. But no, I'm compelled to do the cruel but rightful thing and pour boiling water over it to get the true benfits of this health giving tea. I quote "Good if you’re feeling: Slow and lifeless. The antioxidants in our super fruits will help stave off “Squashed Hedgehog Syndrome” (i.e. “feeling run down” – get it? Sorry)." (copyright - www.Teapigs.co.uk) Is husband dear trying to tell me something? Should I be offended or flattered by his concern? Yes, I've been struggling along this week, but how romantic is it to be accused of "Squashed Hedgehog syndrome"?

The entire Teapigs website has an informative, energetic and fun feel to it. It has it's own blog for 'tea fans', where it all gets more serious and you should see the gadgets they have for making the tea in. Not just you're Aunty Edna's big brown teapot I can assure you.

(image copyright - Teapigs.) Eva solo teamaker - it comes with a wetsuit(?) For the pot you understand. Not the user.

The varieties of teas are intimidating interesting too. There are the usual candidates; jasmine, darjeeling, english breakfast type teas but are you brave enough for 'chilli tea' ("This tea looks light and innocent, but hiding behind the delicate Ceylon is a zesty orange and a surprising chilli kick" ( - from Teapigs)),or how about 'chocolate flake tea' ? The herbal teas sound just as enticing. This one smells good enough to be dessert. The best news for me is that you can buy them online. So I may just treat myself, afterall who wants to go through life with something as awful as 'Squashed Hedgehog syndrome"?

Comments

[Ali]

Hmmmm - tea! Hope you enjoy trying all those interesting infusions.

[Andrea]

Gosh! Well that would certainly start up a conversation at work around the staff kettle won't it? Did you get my email last week with details?
Hope you had a good weekend.
xx

[Lace hearts]

The name is fantastic, but I've never developed a taste for herbal teas... give me a pg tips anyday! lol. x

[Kim]

I bought my husband some "freedom" tea last year as he was feeling stuck in a rut, not sure if it helped but he loved it!!! I am a huge tea fan and my youngest daughter has just had to do a project on tea this week and now I know a whole lot more. Your tea does look almost too good to drink!
Enjoy it
Kimx

[Kitty]

Hello - thank you for visiting my blog and for taking the time to comment.

What a lovely website you have here ... and you have fabric! I've now drooled on my keyboard.

I've had some giant teabags before now - they are also very good to use in the bath. OK, I know it's unconventional, but it feels nice!

Take care :-)

[dottycookie]

I love the name Teapigs - I make a pig of myself over tea most days ;-)