A new tea-themed journal

 I found most adorable journal at Winners this month.

The cute design caught my eye because it featured two of my favourite fruity summer teas: bananas and watermelon!

 

 

Banana teas

Watermelon teas

Celestial Seasonings' Cold Brew Iced Tea

A few weeks ago, I found Celestial Seasonings Cold Brew Iced Tea at my local Dollar Tree.

A box of 18 tea bags of unsweetened black tea was only $1.50!

The instructions said to to steep 1 or 2 teabags for each 250 ml of cold water for 5 minutes. So I used 2 tea bags in my 16 oz (450 ml) glass. 

The cold brew tea after 5 minutes.

 

It was a pretty weak tea, so next time I'll use 4 tea bags!

Jane Austen Blend

I've been hunting for a creamy jasmine tea, so when Murchie's Tasting Lab released the limited-time Jane Austen blend in July, I hit the checkout button on my cart!

 

The Jane Austen blend was comprised of black tea (Keemun, Ceylon), green tea (Jasmine, Gunpowder), white cornflowers, natural and artificial flavouring.

 Of course, I paired the tea with my Emma teacup!

Murchie's tasting notes said it would have the "sweetness and cream of vanilla", but all I could taste was the jasmine. I added a splash of milk to get a creamier taste.

"I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other."

Matcha Milkshakes

I've been enjoying my matchas as milkshakes this summer!

 

 

Matcha Milkshake #1: Bananaberry by Blyss Matcha

 

 

Matcha Milkshake #2: Lavender Vanilla by Blyss Matcha

 

 

Matcha Milkshake #3: Banana by DavidsTea

 

Matcha Milkshake #4: Peach by DavidsTea

 

Matcha Milkshake #5: Pina Colada by DavidsTea

Matcha Milkshake #6: Pistachio by DavidsTea

 

July tea empties

 What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea's Peach Matcha

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) DavidsTea's Le Digestif herbal infusion
2) Monarch Tea Co.'s Madeleine Cookie black tea

An Impromptu Tea Party

 Last weekend, I had an impromptu tea party at my parents' place.

My mom purchased these pretty Royal Albert Lady Carlyle teacups and saucers several years ago.

The teapot is by Royal Oak China and was gifted to her by a family friend.

We enjoyed Dessert by Deb's delicious Pink Velvet Strawberry Charlotte Cake green tea. I've never actually had a Charlotte Cake before, but I enjoyed the green tea's fruity flavour!

Our  tea time treat was a mocha roll.

Life is short! 

Use the fine china!

A Lavender Tea Time

Over the last few years, I've acquired a taste for lavender teas.

 

 

A lavender Earl Grey cookie with a cup of Lavender Orange Spring Tartlet green tea.

 

 

The lovely lavender in my neighbourhood.

Summer Teas: Strawberries

It's strawberry tea season at my place!

 

Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop oolong by Dessert by Deb

 

 

Enchanted Raspberry Strawberry Lavender green tea by Dessert by Deb

 

 

Strawberry Banana oolong by DavidsTea
 

 

Summer Berry black tea by Charbrew

 

 

Strawberry Spritzer fruit infusion by Three 6 Tea
 

 

Strawberry Oat Milk herbal tea by Dessert by Deb