Time for another look at our favourite #ahmadtea images from Instagram. Take a look, and tag your pictures so we can feature you!
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When it comes to tea time, the details of the presentation can be as important as what’s in the pot. Luckily, it’s not hard to find stunning tea cups, trays, and other essential accessories. Today, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite tea towels — perfect companions to your tea table or for general use in the kitchen.
This beautiful blue pattern depicts a tea tree and is printed using a reusable stencil and with water based fabric inks – an environmentally friendly product. You can buy it here.
If you’re serving a particularly fragrant blend, this field of flowers in towel form will set the scene completely. The flowers will become lovingly faded over time, only adding to the essential. Pick yours up here.
The abstract watercolor flowers are just as compelling and full of life. This towel is as eye-catching as it will be handy! Find it at Terrain.
If florals aren’t your thing, then this text print is the answer. Covered in quotes from classic movies, it oozes of romance and good times. Pick up your own here.
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Spring is so close we can almost taste it. Greenness is peaking through, days are slowly lengthening, and warm weather is approaching.
If you’re dying of anticipation, and would like to literally taste the scent of spring, look no further than a few of our tea blends — they’re bursting with the fragrance of fresh flowers.
Keep reading to get to know these blends and their flowers a bit better:
Camomile
The camomile in our Camomile & Lemongrass blend has been used in herbal remedies and infusions for centuries. The soft and calming tea is well known for it’s relaxing qualities. If you’re a fan of this blend, write a review on our website.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is an energizing flower that wards of fatigue, both mental and physical. Combined with the rosehip and cherry, this blend is a warm and aromatic infusion. Learn more about this blend here.
Jasmine
If you like a boost of caffeine from your blooming infusions, then jasmine green tea is the perfect choice. This fragrant blend is a lovely balance between the heady aroma of the flowers and the subtle taste of green tea. If you’ve tried it, write a review here.
Verbana
Verbena has long been associated with divine forces and was called “tears of Isis” in ancient Egypt. The flower makes for a silky, buttery smooth sipping experience and is a great before-bed tea. Learn more about our Verbana tea here.
Limeflower
Our Limeflower tea has a very pleasing taste, due to the aromatic oil found in the flowers. The relaxing fragrance makes this it a nice tea to enjoy at the end of the day, and iced when you’re in need of a cooling calm.
How are you hoping to embrace spring this year? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.
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Time for another look at what our @ahmadtea fans have been posting to Instagram! Peruse these inspiring images, then post your own by following us and tagging your images #ahmadtea.
Tea drinking and cultivation is inherently international. Grown in tropical locales, enjoyed all over the world, and celebrated in many forms — tea is an important part of many human cultures. So, if you’re planning a trip this summer, why not consider making tea a part of your travels.
Here are some suggestions for tea themed destinations from every corner of the Earth:
Heritance Tea Factory, located in Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country, is a former factory that has been converted into a luxury hotel. Guests are greeted with a hot cup of tea and can tour the grounds, even harvesting their own tea! Learn more and book a room here.
Meitan County in China is home to some very famous green tea, and now also boasts this impressive museum. The giant tea pot shaped building and accompanying tea cup is full of lots of tea culture. This architectural feat is definitely worth a visit.
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is a 4-acre refuge in the middle of the city. It is the oldest public garden of it’s kind in the United States, and visitors can stroll through the gorgeous grounds before enjoy a cup of tea at the Tea House.
Let us know where you’re planning to travel this year on Facebook and Twitter.
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Books and tea go together so naturally. There’s nothing like relaxing at the end of a long day with a good story and hot cup in hand, and it’s no wonder that we adore all things dedicated to the love of each.
We recently stumbled upon the British Library’s Pinterest board dedicated to libraries that appear in films. While tea cups are notably absent from these scenes, they are beautiful reminders of the importance of books and places in which we enjoy them.
Here are a few of our favorite scenes, and you can head over to Pinterest to see the rest.
The classic “I love you” scene from Breakfast at Tiffany’s takes place in a library. Fitting since the film is, after all, based on a book.
Almost all of The Breakfast Club takes place in a library, and while these unlucky students are being punished, we like to think the presence of so many wonderful books was somewhat comforting. And of course, who can forget all the dancing?
Quite easily one of the most beautiful libraries brought to life in film, this magnificent scene from Beauty and the Beast is also the beginning of a great love story. Books and romance: a combination topped only by books and tea.
Do you have a favorite literary moment from film? Share it with us on Facebook or Twitter!
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Yesterday, we asked you what percentage of your daily calcium requirement could be found in a cup of tea. We got so many different responses back, that we knew we needed to do some investigating!
First, it’s important to note that the caffeine in black and green teas actually inhibits calcium intake. Drinking 1-2 cups per day does not have a significant effect, so for the most part, it’s nothing to worry about.
In herbal teas, it is often the case that some ingredients contain calcium. We use some of these ingredients in several of our blends.
Teas that contain rosehip or raspberry will have traces of calcium because of the levels that naturally occur in the fruits. Lemon is also a source of calcium, and adds a nice twist to any cup –along with some Vitamin C.
Cinnamon contains a fair amount calcium, as do roobios teas, making our Roobios & Cinnamon blend a great option. Green teas combined with fruit flavours can also contain some calcium.
Ultimately however, the amount of calcium is dependent on the amounts of that mineral in the tea blend, and those amounts tend to be quite minimal. So if you’re looking for a calcium boost, adding a bit of milk to your cup of tea or adding a squeeze of lemon are the most reliable ways to supplement your other calcium sources.
Here’s more information on those sources and everything you need to know about calcium:
Do you have any tips about the health benefits of tea? Share them here or on our Facebook page.
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Answer the tea trivia question on our Facebook page, and you’ll be entered to win a box of Ahmad Tea!
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Ahmad Tea is more photogenic than ever, and our fans on Instagram have been sharing their beautiful images. Here are our favorites from the most recent uploads.
Enjoy, and tag your own photos #ahmadtea and follow us @ahmadtea on Instagram so we can feature your images too!
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Everyone loves Downton Abbey, but did you know that you could also love all the food from the show? Culinary historian Pamela Foster is great Downton fan, and she has dedicated a blog to discovering the foods and flavours of the show.
The blog features recipes, party ideas, and historical anecdotes about the foods from that period. Here are some of our favourites from Ms. Foster’s many wonderful offerings:
These English Macarons, which would go nicely with a fruit black teas like Peach & Passion Fruit.
This lovely Strawberry Charlotte Russe would be a great pairing for a dark, steamy cup of Earl Gray.
These tea tarts, which would really go well with any blend but might be nicest to match with a spicy tea like Cardamon or a classic like English Tea No. 1.
Try these recipes and travel through time to Downton Abbey, or stay in the present and watch the show with a cup of tea and a treat in hand. And, check in with Downton Abbey Cooks every Tuesday for new recipes!
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