Tea Time

Friday, January 28, 2011

I know, Friday mornings mean just one thing around here: liquor. But to tell the truth, Friday at 5 looks more like a cup of tea and a teaming Google reader full of gorgeous weddings in my house, and I might imagine yours! Don't get me wrong-I won't turn down a classic daiquiri or a delicious Clover Club, but most Friday nights, I just want to fall into my jammies and take a nap!

So what is the tea I depend on when I'm just short of collapsing? Harney & Sons Paris. First discovered at a coffee shop near our Baltimore apartment (City Café, I miss our Saturday brunch date!), I started buying it directly from the website. Not only is it the perfect blend of black tea, vanilla, caramel and a touch of Bergamot, the charming tea tins make perfect vases!

Tell me, do you have a favorite tea?

Photo by Yvette Inufio.
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30 comments:

  1. J.January 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Not really. I am more into coffee. Which is a worse habit, I know, but anyway :)
    So I mostly drink teas I get as a present. The thing is, I live right next to one of the best tea shops in my entire country, so a lot of people who come to visit me, end up going to this store (it really looks quite nice and inviting from the outside) and then they usually buy something small for me too. So I have managed to get quite a nice collection of teas this way :)

    Weird story, but completely true! And it leaves more money for my true passion: coffee, so it works out pretty well :)

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  2. AshleighJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Huge tea fans over here! Since hubby is a tea master himself I get to 'test' all the new brews. I love fruity flavors and my current favorite is a black tea with coconut, release date TBD ;)

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  3. Proper PaigeJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Ooh, I also lived in Baltimore for a time! We have so much in common!

    I always love a hot cup of Twinings Earl Gray. It makes everything better.

    Recently, I discovered Yogi Tea's Peach Detox tea. It's also quite yummy.

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  4. Joie de VivJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Ooh! Gorgeous! And yes, the older I get, Friday nights seem more about unwinding and relaxing. A cup of tea is right up my alley. I have so many favorites, but I do love chinese chrysanthemum teas, and basically any teas with floating flowers/petals in them. For iced teas, I love CBTL's Tropical Passion and Swedish Berries!
    Happy Friday Lena!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful tea cup and love the presentation. I like tea when I am in the mood and I have a variety I like from Harney & Sons, however I've never had this one called Paris and me must try it! Thanks for the suggestion.

    Angie
    Linen + Verbena

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  6. Annie @ Marry You MeJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Without a doubt, mine is Harney & Sons Yellow and Blue tea - its a blend of chamomile, lavender and cornflowers and is amazing with honey :)

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  7. IsabelJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    im not a big tea drinker but when i do i usually drink green tea.

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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  8. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Love chai- my husband makes a great one with all his own combination of herbs and spices- Have a great weekend lady!

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  9. ever oursJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    love love tea time. love my english breakfast tea.

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  10. CaraJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I've been enjoying many cups of Lady Grey to stay warm during our snow days in Baltimore, and missing my favorite tea buddy :)

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  11. LucindaJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I LOVE any tea!! It's the only thing that truly warms me up in my old drafty house on a cold cold day!! Beautiful packaging...I must give it a try!!
    Congrats on your Fab article in Matchbook!! Bravo!!

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  12. NikkiJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love anything with bergmot in it. I like the Harney & Sons Florence too. It's a little more decadent.

    My day to day tea is yogi green antioxidants. It smells like fruit loops.

    Happy weekend!

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  13. Mighty BurnsJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I dont know enough about teas. I cant lie. But this looks and sounds really good lol.

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  14. Ghirlanda di PopcornJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I absolutly love this pic....and as a matter of fact I love all kind of tea!!
    My favourite is "Rosa d'inverno" (in english I think "Winter Rose")..it's so good...When I drink it I feel like I'm walking in a garden full of beautiful roses! :)
    Have a wonderful weekend sweetie!

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  15. jacin {lovely little details}January 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    i love lavender and chamomile tea!

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  16. GloriaJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    harney & sons has the loveliest tea tins, i wish they would sell the tins themselves! my every day tea is pomegranate white tea from trade joe's - pink and fruity :-)

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  17. Alicia LundJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I'm a HUGE tea drinker - I like it all and really it depends on my mood. Especially love chai, vanilla, green and white teas.

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  18. lizzieJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    that tea and tin is way too cute! i love republic of tea still...their cinnamon plum tea is amazing..
    have a lovely weekend :)

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  19. Gorgeous GlamJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    oh my gracious! Just splendid! Love the tea cup! Happy weekend dear doll ;) xo

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  20. postcards and prettiesJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I'm more of a coffee lover but I have me tea moments too. I love lemon verbana tea!

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  21. ali v.January 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    {cv} loves his tea...me? not so much! he goes for the grocery store brands, though he did come home once with a bazillion dollars worth of tea from that obnoxious mall store, Teavana. ;)

    enjoy a cozy Friday night, Lena! you deserve it! xoxo {av}

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  22. Kimia KlineJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    ahh so beautiful!! my favorite tea is a persian blend we received for our wedding. it's so delicious i can't get enough of it. i don't know what i'm going to do when we run out--might just have to switch to Harney & Sons :)

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  23. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Republic of Teas Blackberry Sage is my all time favorite tea. It's SO GOOD.

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  24. VictoriaJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Generally I am a coffee person, but these lovely tea tins may make me change my mind!

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  25. Oh, My DarlingJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Oh, what gorgeous packaging for the tea, too. I wish I was more of a tea person, if only because it comes in such lovely tins and boxes.

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  26. Laura BearJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Oh yes, the tins are so nice! I have their stump tea pot and it is just my favorite little tea pot! :)

    I have to say, my favorite / staple/ go to tea, is Red Rose. :)

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  27. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Hi lovely...have you ever noticed that I'm a tea-time addicted??! This pic is perfect! I love apical leaves of green tea, no sugar, no lemon...just tea. And a stunning, vintage cup, of course...
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  28. Kayla PooleJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I also want to fall into my jammies and take a nap. Too bad I just got out of them to go work on my thesis! I think I need this tea to help me concentrate...

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  29. katieJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    sounds delicious! and such beautiful packaging.

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  30. Kate/MagnoliaRougeFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    I love Harney & Sons tea tins. I have a row of them in my kitchen just to make me happy!!

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