The Tea Life Style - Falling in Love With Tea by Jennifer C. Petersen

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Inside This Issue - I Love Tea! Falling in Love With Tea – Kelly Hackman Allow Me to Introduce – George Washington Hangford – Jennifer Petersen The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane – The Novel Tea’s Bookshelf – Ellen Arden-Ogle Tea Recipes You Can't Live Without Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Melanie Holsti Chocolate Cupcakes w/Berry Fields Forever Frosting – Charity Chalmers Tea Business Guide Tea Mastermind™ Days of Celebration

Issue 8 – 2021 - February

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Charity Chalmers Chariteas Oregon/Multi-national

Ellen Arden-Ogle The Novel Tea Shop Sacramento, CA

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Melanie Holsti The Ironstone Cottage Tearoom Mountain Grove, MO

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Kelly Hackman The White Heron Tea & Gifts Driftwood Tea New Port Richey, FL

Jennifer C. Petersen, Publisher Tea Trade Mart Tea Mastermind Coach Vancouver, WA

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T h e D ri f t w o o d T e a F am i l y Falling in Love With Tea – Kelly Hackman

Falling in love with tea isn’t something that I expected to do. For a non-plant lover (no, I don’t eat veggies, and my green thumb is nowhere near green, which is kind of funny now that I am growing tea), discovering an appreciation for tea was kind of a stretch. Of course, countless people before me have fallen in love with tea, from the flavor to the experience, so why is my journey so important? And why is your journey so important?

The photo shows full grown tea bushes that produce an average of 1/2 pound of tea annually. These

“SPENDING TIME LEARNING ABOUT THE GROWTH AND PROCESSING OF TEA WITH THE US LEAGUE OF TEA GROWERS AT THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI TEA COMPANY IN 2018 ONLY MADE MY LOVE OF TEA, MY APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT IT PRODUCES, EVEN GREATER,” KELLY HACKMAN, OWNER, THE WHITE HERON TEA & GIFTS Because, just like tea, we have all start out on our own path, our own journey, and are brought together. Different locations, different interest, all culminating around a “cuppa” tea, sharing time and our experiences with each other. People often ask me how I came to love tea, and I’m always hesitant to tell them that my love of tea didn’t really start with the tea itself. No, my love, my passion started from the environment tea created. That sit-down-and-talk moment. You know, that moment that we always think we are too busy for but then once we take the time, we wonder why we haven’t done it sooner.

bushes are located in Brookhaven, Mississippi on the farm of The Great Mississippi Tea Company.

Tea united me with friends and family, in an environment where we could truly connect, and it is there in those moments that I learned to love tea. Today, it’s just as much about the beverage as it is those moments. My passion for tea, the health it brings both physically and spiritually, has begun to consume me. The more I learn, research, and talk with other tea professionals, the more I am not alone. This unique plant, one plant, that makes our favorite teas, whether it be green, black, oolong, or white, has such amazing properties. I look forward to the coming issues where I can share with you the different types of teas, how they are made, and their many benefits (health included). Warmly,

Kelly Hackman is the owner of The White Heron Tea & Gifts and Driftwood Tea Company and is a WTA Certified Tea Sommelier.

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Al l o w M e t o In t ro d uc e … George Washington Langford and B. L. Bowers – Virtually Unknown Poets

19th Century - There is little

data

George

about

Teach it in accents soft and mild: It may not long remain.

Washington

Hangford, who once held an appointment in

died

Will have enough to bear;

1847

and

Pass through this world as best they may,

India.

between

Speak gently to the young; for they

1867. Presumably he

‘Tis full of anxious care.

was British. Little may be known of his personal history however

Speak gently to the aged one;

his only known poem, Speak Gently, was published in

Grieve not the care-worn heart:

Sharpe's London Magazine, vol. v., p. 256 1847-1848.

The sands of life are nearly run:

It was set to music by Miss Lindsay and was published,

Let such in peace depart.

with the music by Messrs. Cocks & Co., New Burlington Street, London. It seems that his poem is perfect for the tea life style.

Speak gently, kindly, to the poor; Let no harsh tone be heard; They have enough they must endure,

Speak Gently - George W. Hangford - 1847

Without an unkind word. Speak gently to the erring -- know,

Speak gently! It is better far

They may have toiled in vain;

To rule by love than fear;

Perchance unkindness made them so; Oh, win them back again!

Speak gently! Let not harsh words mar The good we might do here.

Speak gently! -- He who gave his life To bend man's stubborn will,

Speak gently! Love doth whisper low

When elements were in fierce strife,

The vows that true hearts bind;

Said to them, 'Peace, be still.'

And gently Friendship’s accents flow; Affection’s voice is kind.

Speak gently! -- 't is a little thing Dropped in the heart's deep well;

Speak gently to the little child;

The good, the joy, which it may bring,

Its love be sure to gain;

Eternity shall tell

The Tea Life Style™ Where the violent old rascal Chases them across the bridge. Tries to catch the rogue and whip him, Ere he steals the daughter fair. But the loving pair outstrip him, Let him languish in despair. Thrown upon their own resources, In a junk they emigrate, To splendid little oasis, Near the margin of the plate.

Did you know that the Blue Willow Plate Pattern is also manufactured in colors other than blue – such as the red pattern shown? The love story is expanded upon, the cultural aspect is sometimes related however the lovers’ story never changes: two lovers in a forbidden relationship, a wealthy mandarin father, an even wealthier Ta-jin who is promised the hand of the beautiful daughter, flight across the bridge to an island where the lovers escape as two turtledoves. The Willow Pattern Poem By B.L. Bowers Whilst we sit around the table, Please allow me to relate The entrancing ancient fable Of “The Willow Pattern Plate”. Every picture tells a story, Like the Willow Pattern Plate, Where two lovers dwelt in glory, And defied paternal hate.

Dwell in peace, whilst unmolested, In most perfect harmony; Till at length they are arrested, By Nibs‟ gendarmerie. Then the tyrant lord appeals to Law and lucre, with their pow’r; Caught, confined, they have their meals too, In that horrid little tow‟r. When the pair are executed, To appease their lord irate, To a pair of doves transmuted, Still, they fly upon the plate.

Every Picture tells a story, Like the Willow Pattern blue, And true love will reign in glory, To Infinity! Adieu

By elopement from the castle You observe upon the ridge, Jennifer C. Petersen is a Specialty Tea Institute Tea Mentor and Certified Tea Specialist, international speaker, author of 22 books including the Tea Sommelier's Journal and six cookbooks , as well as a tea business coach and founder of Tea Mastermind. “What I do is help tea, coffee, restaurant entrepreneurs get rave results about specialty tea and the world's best customer loyalty so they can avoid attending tea conferences, expos and virtual classes and getting nowhere.” Email: Jennifer Petersen

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T h e No v e l T e a' s B o o k sh e l f

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

Ellen is a Certified Tea Sommelier and custom tea blender with The Novel Tea in Sacramento, California. She also teaches classes and hosts specialty tea events in addition to having an online store. The Novel Tea is also the resident tea shop for the Sierra 2 Community Center. Email: Ellen Arden-Ogle

This book is a valentine to tea itself, particularly pu’er (pu'erh) tea, and a must read for tea lovers and those interested in the effect of tea on culture. Ostensibly. the story of women in a family over several generations, New York Times best-selling author Linda See has done a remarkable job of intertwining the story with the history and practice of tea. Her research is solid and impeccably sourced and referenced and expertly melded into the poetry of the very human story of the Akha people (one of the 55 ethnic minorities in China who make their living almost entirely from tea production.) The story revolves around Li-yan, her mother, A-ma, and her child, Yan-yeh. who is adopted as Haley. But it also the story of the mother and . tea trees that are protected by the women of this family. The sister narrative also puts a very human face on the production of tea from ancient tea trees which is significantly different from tea garden production.

“An hour spent drinking tea is the hour when the

prince and peasant share thoughts and ready themselves for the commonalities and woes of their separate lives.”.

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Melanie Holsti – The Ironstone Cottage So good with a cup of English Breakfast Tea! And so easy to make! I discovered this recipe ages ago, baked the cookies for my family and they became a family favorite. They were such a hit for quick’n’easy and tasty, that I’ve served them in the tearoom where guests enjoyed the tasty simplicity and satisfaction of a rich cookie paired with a pot of Ironstone Cottage Breakfast Tea.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup butter

1 egg yolk

1 cup white chocolate chips

½ cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate

½ cup white sugar

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

chips

1 large egg

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries

Procedure 1 Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Into a small bowl, sift dry ingredients; set aside. 2 Partially melt butter in microwave. Cream butter and sugars in bowl of stand mixer (using paddle attachment) on medium-high speed, scraping the bowl half way through. 3 Reduce mixer to medium speed; beat in egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture, being careful not to over-mix. 4 Stir in white and dark chips and strawberries gently by hand. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten slightly and refrigerate for 1 hour. 5 Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until slightly browned around edges Yield: 24 cookies Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Oven Temperature: 325°F

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Berry Fields Forever Frosting Charity Chalmers – Chariteas™ Using your favorite chocolate cake mix or recipe, you can make these delightful chocolate cupcakes crowned with a lovely pink buttercream frosting made with Chariteas’ Berry Fields Forever™ herbal tisane. What a special dessert for Valentine’s Day, a birthday party, or just because. They’ll think you shopped at a bakery!

Chocolate Cupcakes with Berry Fields Forever Frosting 1 pkg chocolate cake mix, baked according to directions Frosting 1 cup unsalted butter

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (reserve 1/2 cup for stiffening) 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp Chariteas Berry Fields Forever Tisane

Procedure Chocolate Cupcakes 1 Preheat the oven as instructed on the cake mix box. Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to make cupcakes. Bake and completely cool the cupcakes For the Frosting 1 Bring 1/2 cup water to boil; measure Berry Fields Forever tisane and add to water. Set aside to steep for 10 or more minutes. 2 Strain and discard the tea from the brewed mixture. Set aside to cool. 3 Cream together the butter and powdered sugar for 10-15 minutes; until fluffy and airy. Slowly add the cooled tea to the creamed butter to desired taste, color and consistency. If necessary add more powdered sugar to stiffen the frosting. Frost the cupcakes with this beautiful pink frosting. 4 Makes enough frosting for 6-8 cupcakes depending on buttercream design. Yield: 6-8 cupcakes Preparation Time: 15 minutes (frosting) Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes Oven Temperature: 350°F

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T e a a n d M o re D at e s t o Ce l e b r at e

National Texas Day

February 1, 2021

National Women Physicians Day

February 3, 2021

National Homemade Soup Day

February 4, 2021

World Nutella Day

February 5, 2021

National Send a Card t a Friend Day

February 7, 2021

National Boys Scouts Day

February 8, 2021

National Cream Cheese Brownie Day February 10, 2021 National Giving Hearts Day

February 11, 2021

Galentine’s Day (see Charity’s Chocolate Cupcake February 13, 2021 Recipe) Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2021

President’s Day

Third Monday in February

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February 20, 2021

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