Going Green with Aynsley and Mint Tea
Welcome! Please join me for a cup of homemade mint tea! A couple of months ago I read an article in Tea Time magazine about making your own tea from backyard herbs. I thought I would try it; even though I'm not a fan of tisanes. One of my goals as a blogger is to expand my palate as a tea drinker. I definitely prefer black teas but realize there are so many amazing tastes and health benefits from other types of teas. This post was inspired by today's featured teacup that I recently received from a relative. It was part of her mother's collection and she knew I would welcome it into my own collection. It's subtle mint green color inspired me to make a "green" tea. (Excuse the background for the photos. Today is a dreary dark day with very poor lighting in almost every room...except the kitchen.) It is an Aynsley teacup from England. I really like the white of the outer cup and dramatic curved handle. A swag of bouquets of flowers r...