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Cheese and tea
Cheese and tea, two of life’s greatest pleasures. I am delighted to guide you through the fascinating world of this amazing and sophisticated pairing. It might seem like an unlikely pairing, but when done correctly, they complement each other in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned foodie. I remember when I would visit…
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Fruit and tea
As a tea connoisseur, I must say that fruits are an excellent choice to pair with tea. Although at the beginning I did find this strange. Tea was always associated with something sweet and quite frankly unhealthy. As I started getting deeper into the tea culture, I started to understand and appreciate fruit being eaten…
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Cakes and tea
Ah, cakes and tea – a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries! As a lover of both, let me enlighten you on why these two are so perfectly paired. Cakes and tea have a long and rich history, dating back to the 18th century when afternoon tea became popular in Britain. This tradition…
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Biscuits and tea
Biscuits and tea – a timeless pairing that has stood the test of time. As a lover of tea and all things baked, I can attest to the sheer joy that comes with indulging in a perfectly crafted biscuit alongside a steaming cup of tea. But why exactly are these two culinary delights so closely…
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Pastries and tea
As a tea lover and fan of culinary history, it gives me great pleasure to talk about the delicious and delicate art of pairing pastries with tea. In fact, the two have been enjoyed together for centuries, with roots that date back to the wealthy aristocrats of the 17th century. From the intricate French macarons…
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Scones and tea
Welcome, my dear tea lovers, to the delightful world of scones and tea! In English culture, tea time is a quintessential part of daily life, and scones are an integral part of this tradition. There was a time I had no idea what scones were. In fact, I thought of them as some sort of…
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Sandwiches associated with tea
As a lover of all things tea, I can now attest to the fact that sandwiches are an integral part of any traditional tea experience. I say now because in a previous post, I mentioned that I use to only associate biscuits with tea. Well after my first-afternoon tea party. I was pleasantly surprised. Sandwiches…
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Foods associated with tea
Ah, tea time! Nothing quite compares to the simple pleasures of enjoying a cup of tea with some delicious snacks. For centuries, tea has been accompanied by a variety of food items, each with its own unique flavors and textures. For the longest time, I only thought of biscuits being eaten with tea. In this…
