The Most Wonderful Time

The Most Wonderful Time...

Can you believe that it's once again the most
wonderful time of the year?  Join me as we turn
the hustle and bustle of the holidays into a season
full of family get-togethers, tea parties for friends
and loads of fun.

The perfect way to gather all of your busy friends
together during the holiday season is to host a
friendship tea.  Fill your home with the warm aroma
of baking Sweet Creme Scones and Lavender &
White Chocolate Scones and have the girls over for
a relaxing afternoon.  Pair Cranberry Scones with
dreamy hot Chocolate Romance Tea to ward off chilly
weather on a wintry evening after a full day of shopping.
To top off a TEA-rrific afternoon with other busy moms,
spend time chatting around the fire while making gifts
for your family and friends...even your fuzzy, four-legged
friends!  A knit Diggie Scarf is ideal to outfit your furry
friends with stylish winter wear.

Bring little ones' imaginations to life during this Christmas
season as you work together to create a whimsical Ginger-
bread House and a village of Gingerbread Cookie People to
enjoy.  Your kitchen is just the place to make tasty, inspired
gifts for teachers, friends and anyone else who touches your
family members' lives.  Lemon Scones and Raspberry Filled
Scones are the perfect gifts to say "Thank you and merry
Christmas!

So whether you're enjoying a mug of Lady Lavender Grey
with your friends by a cozy fire or inspiring your children to
create Christmas gifts and traditions of their own, I wish you
all the best this holiday season.

Enjoy each special,
Christmas-filled day!

xo  Betty J

*All the TEA products mentioned above can be purchased at my
  E-Boutique:  http://www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
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Brewing the Perfect Cup

Brewing the Perfect Cup...

1.  First of all, start with fresh cold water.
2.  Experts agree:  Don't microwave the water.
3.  Heat the water to the correct temperature as directed. 
4.  Steep for the recommended time.
5.  Remember to brew to your own taste.

Loose Tea Guide:

6 oz. cup...1 tsp*
24 oz. teapot...1 tbsp*

*Loose Herbal Teas generally require double

Tea Variety                                     Water Temp.                                   Steeping Time         

Green & Darjeeling Teas             160 F                                                  3-5 minutes
White Tea                                         175 F                                                  1-3 minutes
Black Tea                                           Rolling Boil                                    3-5 minutes
Herbal (tisanes)                             Rolling Boil                                    5-8 minutes

Enjoy your perfect cuppa all through the day!