Poetry In A Pot Of Tea: Assam

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Homeward Bound

The light is what guides you home,

the warmth is what keeps you there.

Ellie Rodriguez

A pleasant Spring day outdoors-

perfect for some gardening

and a cup of tea. I just discovered

straw bale gardening on Pinterest, and stepped out onto our patio to look for a good spot to place a bale.

Brambly Hedge by Royal Doulton

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
Jane Austen

For charm and whimsy you can't beat Royal Doulton's Brambly Hedge beakers and teacups! I sipped a bit of Assam while dead-heading Pansies and drawing up gardening plans.

Assam is located on both sides of the Bramaputra River in India.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

George Washington

Home, the spot of earth supremely blessed,
A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.
~Robert Montgomery

See the mouse in the basket?

Where thou art – that – is Home.
Emily Dickinson

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Victorian Garden meets Country Friends~

Have you met Vickie and JoAnn of the Gooseberry Patch Country Friends Collection? I discovered them when a friend gave me the Country Friends Tea Time Primer, book #4.

It is filled with tips, recipes and charming artwork~

There are 20 recipes in this sweet booklet along with teatime quotes~

Holly, Kate and Mary Elizabeth, pictured on the cover, even give menu and planning suggestions for your tea~

And while I browse through the recipes I sip a hearty Assam from our household china selected after we were married~

I had a difficult time finding anything I liked before the wedding, so just bided my time. Then when I saw this pattern it was love at first sight!

Isn't it beautiful? I love the two-tone roses and variety of berries on the cup and saucer. I also like the pretty green garden lattice border~

There are 3 fruit clusters on the saucer~

Gooseberries
Gooseberries are usually green but can be found in shades of deep red. They have been cultivated since Roman times and are used in pies, jams and wines~

Raspberries

Anyone recognize these?

The open handle fits nicely in the hand~ I like being able to loop my finger through it.

This mornings chilly beginnings cause me to steep up a hearty Assam to accompany my breakfast. This tea stands up to a bit of milk and turbinado sugar~

Often called the world's greenhouse, Assam borders with China, Burma and Bangladesh. Tea bushes grow along both sides of the 120 mile long Brahmaputra Valley, experiencing both heavy rainfall and extreme humidity before plucking. It is the greenhouse humidity that provides the unique flavours of Assam blends.
Plucked mainly between March and September, Assam teas are recognisable for strong, malty tastes, well balanced flavours, beautiful aromas and rich liquors.