Remember the Tea Kettle is always up to its neck in hot water and yet it still sings!
Author: Anonymous
Author: Anonymous
According to the Tea Association of the U.S.A., "tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, and can be found in almost 80% of all U.S. households. It is the only beverage commonly served hot or iced, anytime, anywhere, for any occasion. On any given day, over 158 million Americans are drinking tea."
Not only is tea refreshing, it also has no sodium, fat, carbonation, or sugar! For centuries tea drinkers have claimed to have many health benefits, but only recently have doctors conducted studies to see if the claims are true. The health benefits section of our website documents many of these claims. Go to the "More" heading above, and in the drop down menu, you will see many fun filled facts about tea as well as the health benefits. Look for the video section on tea to learn about preparation, storage, and general facts on tea.
According to The Afternoon Tea Company in England, "Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century and it is around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. At the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon. The Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walking the fields." Other social hostesses quickly picked up on the idea and the practice became respectable enough to move it into the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon." Eventually, all society was enjoying tea. "High" Tea was often enjoyed by the British working class as their evening supper, with heartier fare than the tea sandwiches and scones that are now associated with tea parties.
We here at Ellen's Tea House are excited to encourage family and friends to continue the tradition of enjoying a cup of tea together while enjoying conversation. We think of tea, not as just a drink, but as a tradition that is shared with family and friends over a life time. We hope that our teas and tea products will help to encourage people to create this wonderful tradition in their own lives!
Not only is tea refreshing, it also has no sodium, fat, carbonation, or sugar! For centuries tea drinkers have claimed to have many health benefits, but only recently have doctors conducted studies to see if the claims are true. The health benefits section of our website documents many of these claims. Go to the "More" heading above, and in the drop down menu, you will see many fun filled facts about tea as well as the health benefits. Look for the video section on tea to learn about preparation, storage, and general facts on tea.
According to The Afternoon Tea Company in England, "Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century and it is around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. At the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon. The Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walking the fields." Other social hostesses quickly picked up on the idea and the practice became respectable enough to move it into the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon." Eventually, all society was enjoying tea. "High" Tea was often enjoyed by the British working class as their evening supper, with heartier fare than the tea sandwiches and scones that are now associated with tea parties.
We here at Ellen's Tea House are excited to encourage family and friends to continue the tradition of enjoying a cup of tea together while enjoying conversation. We think of tea, not as just a drink, but as a tradition that is shared with family and friends over a life time. We hope that our teas and tea products will help to encourage people to create this wonderful tradition in their own lives!
