The Dashwood Tea Bubble Society

Reply to Are you a Royalist and why?

nobody@flickr.com (Malphi) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:02:45 -0700

Malphi posted a reply:

I agree Jenny and how interesting to learn that you are a musician and have played in front of Royalty! Please tell more!

Reply to Are you a Royalist and why?

nobody@flickr.com (Jenny Turner) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:55:53 -0700

Jenny Turner posted a reply:

Being a musician I have played at numerous Royal engagements from Funerals, weddings to visits. There is something very special about a Royal occasion which was proved this summer at the olympics both with the Queen and members of the Royal family getting involved in all the events. It was especially nice to see Zarah Phillips receiving her medal from the Princess Royal (her mum!)
I think with the younger Royals now coming of age the monarchy has a sound future.

Reply to Which film character would you secretly like to dress like everyday?

nobody@flickr.com (Gia Chatelaine) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:12:11 -0700

Gia Chatelaine posted a reply:

I would agree with you, but ever since Carol Burnett did that GWTW skit on her comedy show wearing a Bob Mackie gown, I can't get that image out of my mind!

youtu.be/2Nt0yi4wbro

Reply to Which film character would you secretly like to dress like everyday?

nobody@flickr.com (Malphi) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:01:30 -0700

Malphi posted a reply:

You can't beat Scarlet's dress for twirl impact! I wish we were all wearing those dresses today... fiddly dee

Reply to What is your favourite brand of tea?

nobody@flickr.com (Malphi) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:57:56 -0700

Malphi posted a reply:

I have to say, I've now become completely addicted to Twinings Lapsang Souchong tea! I love it so much and probably drink about 8 cups a day! Even leave the tea bag in for extra strength. shop.twinings.co.uk/shop/lapsang-souchong-1.html

Another favourite now is Birt & Tang's ginger tea. I love the earthy smell and it gets better and better the stronger you brew it. Minimum 4 minutes. www.birtandtang.co.uk/ginger.html

Here's another I like too: www.fortnumandmason.com/p-5189-smoky-earl-grey-loose-leaf...

Reply to Are you a Royalist and why?

nobody@flickr.com (Malphi) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:53:52 -0700

Malphi posted a reply:

That's such a shame. Heritage is so important to building a country's culture. We need to preserve standards of the past. Thanks for your comment.

Reply to What is your favourite brand of tea?

nobody@flickr.com (Gia Chatelaine) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:27:20 -0700

Gia Chatelaine posted a reply:

One shelf in the cupboard holds a variety of teas. For every day, usually around 4 – 5pm, I have either green tea or orange pekoe (bags) with lemon and honey. I avoid processed sugar at all costs.

However, I have a variety of loose teas: Earl Grey’s Breakfast Tea, Lapsang Souchong, Russian Caravan, Moroccan Mint, Jasmin, and Yerbe Mate (from South America).

Herbal teas: peppermint, chamomile, a blend called ‘Sleepy Time’ for the late evening before bed (when I brush my hair i.e. wig).

I enjoy the ritual of brewing tea, though it doesn’t happen as often as I would wish. For the loose teas I use an infuser, pour boiling water into a teapot, swirl and dump. Then pour in more boiling water and then the infuser and let it steep for a few moments. I like to add some honey and squeeze a fresh lemon wedge (just a few drops). I do use a mug with an oriental design, but if I had my druthers I would love to have some bone china or porcelain chintz decorated tea cups.

In the hot California summers we brew ‘Sun Tea’ . Six or seven tea bags of orange pekoe, ginger peach, or jasmine tea are placed in a large jar of fresh cold water and put out in the sun in the morning, by late afternoon it’s ready to have with ice, sprigs of fresh mint, sliced lemon and only then will I add some sugar.

I must confess, I do like to have freshly ground and freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Habit and the ‘American way’! Straight up, no cream or sugar.

At this writing I’m enjoying a freshly brewed cup of Czar Nicholas II Russian Caravan, unsweetened. Here’s a toast to all of you.

Susannah, I wish I were wearing a high necked lace Edwardian ensemble; well, in my mind anyway.

Reply to What is your favourite brand of tea?

nobody@flickr.com (mick mft) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:14:42 -0700

mick mft posted a reply:

I know a cafe that served a nice pot of tea, until recently. It is now that bad that I will not drink it. One of the staff said that they now have a water filtration system. Could that really be the answer ?

Susannah. I took your advice 11 months ago in this thread about Twinings......still hooked on it !!

Reply to What is your favourite brand of tea?

nobody@flickr.com (mamme_d) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:57:03 -0700

mamme_d posted a reply:

I love Ashley's Tea ~Ginger Peach~ is my favorite.

Reply to Are you a Royalist and why?

nobody@flickr.com (Gia Chatelaine) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:50:11 -0700

Gia Chatelaine posted a reply:

In the UK the Brits think a hundred miles is a long way, whereas in the US we think a hundred years is a long time!

If I were alive in 1776 I'd probably would have been a Royalist. I am captivated by the pomp and circumstance and the tradition.

With all of the video footage on the Queen's Jubilee you can still see buildings that were there on the day of her Coronation 60 years ago. In the US we tear down buildings less than 50 years old, and put up glass and steel boxes. In my home town in New York State a fantastic medieval mansion was built in 1915 by a millionaire. By the 1970's the family had died out, no hiers wanted to pay the back taxes. The county siezed the property. The local historical society fought to save the building and suggested using it as a cultural and art center. The county spent more money to have it torn down than what was owed on back taxes! What's wrong with this picture?