March / April 2009
contents Lee Q. Garcia Publisher, Editor in Chief Sylvia Qinones Circulation Director Mary King Copy Editor Liubov Grinshteyn Graphic Designer
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Spring Fun
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Easter Tablescapes
Where to Visit
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Charleston Tea Tour
Good Things
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Ideal Tea Service
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Parasols for Spring Gracious Living
Nee Nee’s Tea Room
Houston Rodeo
Tea Sandwiches New Product Reviews
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Tea & Pregnancy
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Tea News
The Scoop DAYTIME BRANCH’S TEA PARTY A TASTY EXPERIENCE By Ann Reva Jacobson Sixty-three women gathered at Sauté, a new restaurant on Richmond Avenue in Houston, for a morning of tea tasting and pastry sampling. Many of those attending were members who’d not been to other NCJW events, as well as a number of guests and prospective new members. Connie Locobi, the restaurant’s owner, discussed the properties of various teas, as guests sampled them from tiny teacups. Her
WORLD TEA EXPO CUTS THROUGH CONFUSION WITH SOLUTIONS Targeted conference sessions give tea business owners practical advice for current environment. American business owners can hardly go a day without receiving more bad economic news. It hasn’t crushed their entrepreneurial spirit, but it has left many wondering if now is the right time to execute plans they’ve been making over the past year. Those starting or already running tea businesses will find concrete, useful advice on what to do next at the 2009 World Tea Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, May 2-4. The Expo’s organizers designed this year’s conference program to answer the most pressing questions tea room owners and other tea retailers have about how to market and sell their products, and run their shops in the current environment. In Lessons From the Front: Modeling a Successful Tea Shop, Charles Cain, director of U.S. Operations for TeaGschwendner USA, will share the universal truths the company has discovered while becoming the largest tea retailer in the world. Over three decades, TeaGschwendner has tried and proven its business model through its expansion to nine countries on four continents. Info at www.worldteaexpo.com/texastea.
SOUTHERN LIVING FEATURES SMALL TOWN TEA EATERY
talk was followed by an opportunity to enjoy an array of delicious pastries prepared in the restaurant’s own kitchen. The welcoming atmosphere led a number of members to stay for lunch, and three tables of mah-jongg players cracked and bammed until late afternoon. The event was one of DB’s most successful programs. It was chaired by Marcia Pappert and Evelyn Leightman, with the assistance of Sherry Feldman, Ferne Winograd, Elaine Kellner, Cookie Portnoy, Karen Buckwold and Halley Trevas.
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Editors of national publication Southern Living recently visited Ellen’s Café in old town Spring. “No afternoon in the quaint village od Old Town Spring is complete without a visit to Ellen’s Café. One simple step
2009 Spring
Tea Calendar
West Texas
March 13-15 Scottish-Irish Faire, Midland
Clan booths, food vendors, music, dance performances, and children activities entertain at the Horseshoe Arena. www.chspb.org 432-528-7774
Gulf Coast
March 6, 7 & 8, 11-6pm 74th Annual Azalea Trail, Houston
Sponsored by the River Oaks Garden Club, Features four private homes in Houston and three well-known historic sites: Bayou Bend , Rienzi and the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics Building and Gardens. Proceeds this year go to Bayou Bend to rebuild and replenish the Gardens after the destruction of Hurricane IKE. www.riveroaksgardenclub.org 713.523.2483
March 6, 7 & 8 The 11th annual Wine and Art Festival, Spring
Visitors can sample wines from Texas vineyards at the Springfest Wine Store. Imported and micro beers will be on tap at the Budweiser Beer Wall. Local Texas artists and artisans will display their work and answer questions about their art. A wide range of products produced or made in Texas. Come out and meet Texas musicians and songwriters entertaining live on stage in Preservation Park. www.oldtownspring.com
March 12-15th Thurs-Sat 10am6pm; Sun 1-6pm Spring House and Gardens Days at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens & Rienzi, Houston
Explore two beautiful multi-acre estates just four miles from downtown! The historic house museums of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston are putting on a four-day celebration of spring. Thursday and Friday feature adult programs with garden workshops, lectures, and tours
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of the houses and gardens. Saturday and Sunday are family-friendly, with activities and performances for both children and adults. A shuttle will run between the two locations. $15: 4-day pass; $10 single day ticket; Children under 12 free. www.mfah.org/bayoubend 713.639.7759
March 27-29 Bayou City Art Festival, Houston
Highlights include an exhibition of featured artist Larry Stephenson’s watercolors, a kid’s zone with free art projects, multicultural music and demonstrations. BayoucityArtFestival.com
April 17-19 & 24-26 2009 Texas Crawfish & Music Festival, Old Town Spring
The event, one of the largest and most established crawfish festivals in the South, will feature live entertainment from some of the top country, blues, zydeco and rock acts on three stages, carnival rides, midway games and activities for kids of all ages and the best Southern Louisiana food, crawfish and fixings in the land! www.texascrawfishfestival.com
May 9th Mother’s Day Tea, Serenitea Tea Room - Sugar Land
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a very special tea (offered all day long!) Enjoy a three-tiered Afternoon Tea service with assorted finger sandwiches, traditional scones served with lemon curd and clotted cream, a light dessert, and your choice of a pot of tea.. All Moms will receive a gift compliment of Serenitea! Cost: $35/person (includes tax and gratuity). By reservation only – call 281491-4588 or visit our website at www.SereniteaTeaRoom.com for more details.
North Texas
March 7-8th 10am-3:30pm Rose Weekend North Haven Gardens, Dallas
Shop this weekend for the best selection of more than 300 rose varieties, speak with local Rose Societies and vendors about the best information for rose garden success. The Cultured Cup will be available with teas to sample and purchase in bags and tins. We will also conduct a class on Sunday from 11-11:30 about the difference between flavored and scented teas, where we will sample a few teas accented with flowers such as rose and Jasmine.
March 22 – 26, 1-4:30 PM Annual Roseland Plantation Afternoon Tea and Tour Celebrating Tyler’s 2009 Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, 50th Anniversary!
Delightfully elegant four-course afternoon tea including fresh fruit, sumptuous homemade scones, delicate sandwiches and petite pastry desserts served on fine china, crystal and silver. A guided tour of five Roseland Plantation 1800’s buildings and the surprise building follow the tea. Reservations required. $42 per person. Roseland Plantation (6 miles west of Tyler Airport) 903-849-5553 www.RoselandPlantaton.com
March 25 - 29 Red Hat Friendship Fest 2009, Dallas
National Convention comes to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. It’s an honor and a fun opportunity to host thousands of Hatter’s in the big D. This year’s theme: “DIVAS IN DIAMOND.” See an official video invitation at www.REDhatSociety.com
April 2nd 7-9pm Tea Tasting SMU, Dallas
Join Kyle Stewart and SMU’s Continuing Education Program in a class that approaches tea as a sommelier approaches fine wine. Find out which teas have the highest levels of antioxidants, the best ways to store tea, and the difference between orthodox and “CTC” (crush, tear, curl) tea production. Online registration available, or call 214-768-9035. $29
April 5th 11-6pm
Tea in Texas Affair, McKinney
ENCORE EVENT FOR 2009 TEA WEEKEND FANS- A unique networking opportunity for tea lovers in North Texas will be held at the Chestnut Square in Historic McKinney. The day-long affair will host Chef Darren McGrady- the Royal Chef sharing a royal Tea Story. Then off to a special Afternoon Tea with 3 tea selections and an animated JEWELRY HEIST, followed by a tour of the Village homes and a 5-course Tea and Cheese Pairing. $75/person Purchase tickets at 832-922-9335. www.gotexastea.org At a professional level, on Monday April 6th – Tea in Texas will host an intimate meeting for North Texas tea business owners to network and share tips for survival.
April 30- May 3rd BATTLE OF PORT JEFFERSON At the Tuscumbia Ranch, Jefferson
Travel back to 1864....Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2009 reenactment: THE LARGEST REENACTMENT IN TEXAS! Battles, Balls, Presentations, Teas and more. www.jefferson-texas. com/BattleofPortJefferson
May 2nd Tea for Joy, Lewisville
11th annual Afternoon Tea benefiting children with Spina Bifida. Our focus is relationships and outreach. www. Teaforjoy.com
Hill Country
March 15, 3-4:15 PM Japanese Tea Ceremony, Wimberley
An authentic Japanese tea ceremony will be presented Sunday, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church parish hall in Wimberley, sponsored by Arts Alive. The public is invited, $3 at the door. Licensed tea teacher “Soshin” at 512847-2159. Additional dates- April 4 & 11, May 9 & 23, at the Austin Shambhala Meditation Center annex at 1702 S.5th.
April 17-19 Women’s Retreat on Gracious Living and Hospitalitea, Round Top
Come to the beautiful, antique-filled Round Top Christian Retreat Center in historic Round Top, Texas. Refresh, relax, and discover a fresh approach to gracious living and hospitality. Our unique retreat will begin with a special time on Friday night for meeting new friends with a teacup exchange. Tea will be highlighted throughout the weekend, and Saturday will conclude with a full, lavish afternoon tea. $175 if registered by April 1st, 2009. More info at 281-413-4714.
April 17-26 Texas Wine and Wildflowers Trail, Fredericksberg A self-guided driving route visits 24 wineries that host tasting and other events. Various locations. (866) 621-9463; texaswinetrail.com
National
May 2-4 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas
The World Tea Expo is a marketplace that brings together hundreds of new products, the latest industry innovations and cutting-edge educational sessions, providing tea professionals with a one-stop opportunity to help drive their business, field industry growth and encourage further exploration of the art and science of tea. www.worldteaexpo.com/texastea
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Easter Tablescapes March / April 2009
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Tablescape by Penny Ward
hat better way to celebrate Easter Sunday than brunch on the patio following Easter sunrise services? If weather doesn’t permit hosting the brunch outside, the floral china will bring the outdoors inside! A vintage floral tablecloth sets the backdrop for the table. The centerpiece is made of roses and lavender in a bowl from Penny’s private collection, highlighted by a cross from Cynthia Webb Designs and completed with a crystal votive from Waterford. To set this table, Penny used English Floral salad plates, cups, and saucers, and a tea set by Spode; butterfly dinner plates and glassware by Arthur Court; silverware from Southern Living at Home; a gold honey pot by L.E. Smith Glass; and butterfly napkin rings and napkins from Penny’s private collection
Photos courtesy of Norma Wilson
Tea in Texas Presents
2009 Charleston Tea Tour June 7-12, 2009
Dining in Charleston is perfection and highly recommended. Many Art Galleries and Exhibits are open during June. All evenings are free time. Tour will be led by Lee Q. Garcia, publisher of Tea in Texas Magazine. Arrive in Charleston, relax and enjoy the architecture of the city. 3 PM Check in ~ Enjoy the afternoon. *4-6 PM Afternoon Tea at Francis Marion Hotel Lobby – Meet & Greet Sunday
Monday 9-11 AM 12 PM 2-3 PM *3-5 PM
Historic Charleston Tours & Shopping Chartered bus tour of CHARLESTON. Lunch Break at Old City Market. Horse Buggy Tour of Battery District. Afternoon tea at Capt. Missroon House
Tuesday Magnolia Plantation and Summerville *9-1 PM MAGNOLIA GARDENS One of the most beautiful romantic gardens in the world. See Audubon Swamp Garden, House and Gallery. Box Lunch Provided. 2 PM Summerville, North of Charleston Established as a summer retreat after the American Revolution. Its lovely homes and gardens span almost 200 years, rich in tea history. 5 PM Dinner Break.
Wednesday Downtown Charleston 9 AM Walking Culinary Tour: “FLAVORS of Charleston” sampling Charleston’s Southern Cuisine. 12-1 PM Lunch Break 1 PM Boat Tour of Charleston’s famous Bay. Visit Tea Barrels at Old Exchange Building. 5 PM Dinner Break at 5-Star Woodlands Resort. Thursday Charleston Tea Plantation Extravaganza *9-3 PM CHARLESTON TEA PLANTATION Factory Tour, Grounds/Trolley Tour, and a very special program with plantation Co-owner, Bill Hall – goodie bags and a Tea Tasting session, Q&A with Bill Hall. Picnic Lunch provided. *5 PM Good-bye Dinner in Charleston. Friday
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NOTE: Charleston is definitely a walking city, so be prepared and in shape to walk daily. Pricing also includes air-conditioned Transportation, taxes, some meals, Tour Guides, and gratuities for guides, drivers, events, etc. * Meals provided. HOTEL AND TRAVEL is not included in the price. RESERVATION DEADLINE - March 30th Sample airfare – from Houston $365 +tax Francis Marion Hotel- $70/nt (for Double)= $350+tax
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Tea Travels
Nee Nee’s Tea Room in Historic Plano By Lee Q. Garcia Coming to Historic Plano is a treat for locals and travelers alike. We will be featuring the many tea rooms in the area (I’ve counted six shops in a 5 mile radius) so stay tuned for more tea goodies in this precious North Texas town. First on our TEAROOM LOVERS list in Plano is Nee Nee’s Tea Room inside Cobwebs, owned and operated by Denise Brady. “Owning a Tea Room is something I have always wanted to do. We would sit for hours and talk about how it would be decorated and what we would serve,” she comments briskly. “My sister Tia and myself and the girls in the family would visit many of the Tea Rooms in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We sat in their tea rooms and drank flavored tea and ate many a sampler plate as we would dream about opening one someday.” In January of 2007 Denise Brady, her daughter Rachael, and her son Kevin walked into Cobwebs Antiques and Consignments. There was a tea room in the store previously, and she wanted to show it to her group. Denise had lived in Plano for 18 years. To her surprise, it was closed and had been for some time. That day, she talked with the owner of the store about making her dream come true and opening up her own tea room. After a few months of bringing the
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kitchen up to City of Plano codes, they opened the doors to Nee Nee’s Tea Room in July. The dining room is decorated in a country charm manner. Denise wanted a place where people can come with family and friends and feel comfortable. “I want you to feel like you are a guest in our home where you can relax and have a great cup of tea and some good ole home cooking,” she states, “One of my favorite things is to see other people eating and loving the food I have cooked for them.” Denise loves to craft with vintage kitchen gadgets. The tea room is decorated with her unique creations of mobiles made of old spoons, forks, and salt and pepper shakers. Lots of people have tried to buy them, but they are exclusively for the dining room. There are old aluminum coffee pots, pans, cups, and saucers hanging; and bold, bright colors of yellow and green on the walls. Linen table cloths, vintage and new, cover the tables. The china is a collection of mixed matched pieces. “I have been told it is very shabby chic. Of course, the fancy stuff is pulled out for Afternoon Tea.” she adds. “ A group of ladies one day were saying they loved the food so much. They laughed and said I was the Paula Deen of Plano!!” Great customers come for lunch and visit on a regular basis. Denise looks forward to meeting new customers each day and hopes to become friends with them as well.
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Brazos Country
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Fond Memories of
2009 TEA WEEKEND
Queen Victoria and Lady Faye enjoyed the festivities.
Virginia Walker models Victorian Hats created by Peggy Wardell. Ellen, Alan and Staff were charming. Started Saturday at Ellen’s Café in Old Town Spring.
40 guests from 3 states and across Texas, including our Southern Belles.
Tea and Chocolate Pairing at the White Flamingo.
Odalia DeLeon, Lee Q. Garcia and Elizabeth Cerda visit about Children’s Events.
Photos courtesy of John Fitzgerald.
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Tea Leaf Readings lighten the day.
Then on to tour the railroad history of Spring.
Cathy Roach, Nelma and Donna Petitt at the St. James Tea Room, inside the White Flamingo.
Gals enjoyed visiting with lovely patients and babies ready for new homes.
Woodlands, TX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; canal boat ride at dusk.
The glowing lights of the Woodland Lake Canal.
Everyone kept the laughter with John Fitzgerald.
Fountains, gardens and an exquisite private home of Reina Fontenot.
Mrs. Fontenot personally offered a tour of the property.
Key-note speakers Darren McGrady and Penny Ward.
Thia McCann educated the group on organic teas. Participants of Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea.
Grand Hall of the Fontenot Grand Mansion.
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Tea Q&A
Tea Q&A By Archana Pyatt
Q How many calories are there in a cup of tea? As if you could not say enough great things about this wonder beverage, here is another – by itself, tea does not contain any calories! The calories come into count when you start adding milk and sugar. As I always say, drink your tea unadulterated to get the true taste of the tea and enjoy it guilt-free!
Q What is the difference between a “breakfast blend” and an “afternoon blend” in teas? The relative strength of the tea is the determining factor for the resulting blend. Breakfast blends tend to be stronger for that much needed jolt in the morning. They are usually a blend of Assam and Ceylon teas and take well to the addition of milk and sugar. The afternoon blends tend to be lighter and are usually a blend of Ceylon and Darjeeling. The delicate flavor of this blend is a perfect accompaniment to dainty finger sandwiches and scones!
Q Someone told me that you can deodorize with tea leaves – is this true? Tea just continues to amaze everyone! Yes, indeed it is true. You can use tea leaves to deodorize your fridge, storage containers, kitchen utensils and even your shoes! Place tea leaves in a container and place in your fridge (or sprinkle in your tennis shoes!) to absorb those unwanted odors. This works
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really well in removing odors from plastic storage containers that hold those pungent foods – just sprinkle some tea into the containers, cover, and let the tea do its magic. An important note: After having learned about the odor-absorbing power of tea leaves, keep in mind that if you do not want your Earl Grey tea leaves to smell like anything but Earl Grey, keep it in an airtight container away from those strong odors
Archana Pyatt is a true tea enthusiast. Her passion for tea has served as a platform for writing, traveling and finally opening her own tea room. Serenitea Tea Room, located in Sugarland, TX is not only a place for lunch and Afternoon Tea but also a venue to share the knowledge of tea and all things related.
The Language of a Parasol What every lady needs to know: Carrying it elevated in left Desiring acquaintance hand Carrying it elevated in right You are too willing hand Carrying it closed in left hand Meet on the first crossing Carrying it closed in right Follow me hand by the side Carrying it over the right You can speak to me shoulder Carrying it over the left You are too cruel shoulder Closing it up I wish to speak to you. Dropping it I love you End of tips to lips Do you love me? Folding it up Get rid of your company Letting it rest on the right Yes! cheek Letting it rest on the left No.... cheek Striking it on the hand I am very displeased Swinging it to and fro by the I am engaged handle on the left side Swinging it to and fro by the I am married handle on the right side Tapping the chin gently I am in love with another Twisting it in the left hand I love another. Twirling it around Be careful; we are watched Using it as a fan Biting the tips I wish to be rid of you very soon With handle to lips Kiss me!
Kari Wilsher, a translator and interpreter by profession loves language arts and writing for Tea In Texas magazine. She is currently working towards becoming a bilingual reading interventionist specializing in Dyslexia.
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Tea Pro
By Adam Sachs
The Ideal Texas Tea Service would offer high-grade teas along with meals. “Why is it hard to sell tea to restaurants?” my brother asked me over dinner one night.
The answer seemed obvious to me, and may have been to others with a refined taste for tea: customer service and cost control become more challenging with the use of premium tea. Artisanal loose-leaf tea typically costs restaurants more than readily available bag tea, and also demands greater attention to details such as brewing temperature and steeping time. These details made me consider the larger question of what it means to provide fine tea service and how restaurant tea service may be headed in a direction comparable to restaurant wine service. Both tea and wine nearly disappeared from kitchens and social gatherings in the country for a period of time, but they eventually captured the interest of the American people as symbols of a healthy, comfortable lifestyle. Though Prohibition nearly eliminated fine wine from American culture, its demand rebounded after a triumphant blind tasting of California wines at a French competition in our bicentennial year. Similarly, shifting immigration patterns and abolished duty imports on coffee decreased the presence of tea in the U.S. With rising interest in health and organic food, tea is regaining the interest of the American people. The rising demand for wine has prompted restaurants to hire sommeliers, build cellars, purchase decanters, and add hundreds of wines to their lists to serve customers. The renewed interest in tea is much more recent, and restaurants have not developed a mentality that affords the same attention to tea as wine. There are a few restaurants in Texas, however, that have put themselves on the cutting edge for
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tea service. Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant at the Dallas Museum of Art offers a selection of teas to represent various countries in the world and complements a similarly international food menu with dishes such as a tea-smoked chicken salad sandwich. In Brenham, the Inn at Dos Brisas goes so far as to weigh the ideal amount of loose tea for individual orders. Just as an aged bottle of Bordeaux may require the use of a decanter, a Second Flush Darjeeling will taste best when brewed in a specific temperature of water for a specific amount of time. Restaurants are still adapting to these concepts, but they are doing so at a fast pace to keep up with the demand for loose tea service. Each of my restaurant clients continue to surprise me with the amount of tea they serve in short spans of time. Texas is perhaps a hotspot (or a cold one) for this progressive form of beverage service, since our love for iced tea has fostered an interest in the versatility of tea as a beverage. I wonder if I might one day see the first restaurant-run tea cellar opened in this tea-loving state. Adam Sachs is the Director of Web Support and Outside Sales with Dallas tea, coffee, and chocolate shop “The Cultured Cup”. He is a graduate of Whitman College with a B.A. in Latin American Studies, and has worked in many wineries and restaurants before finding his calling in the tea industry.
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TEXAS TREASURE
In January of 1952, several men formed the very first trail ket centers. While these routes are no longer a necessity in ride as a way to increase awareness of the Show. Though only daily life, more than 4,000 riders saddle up each February four men made the first journey from Brenham, Texas, the to relive the Old West as part of 13 trail rides leading to the attention they raised attracted more publicity than ever exHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The trail rides are a sigpected, as more than 80 men signed up the next year. The nature tradition of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo trail rides are a signature traditoday. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riders hit the tion of the Houston Livestock trail in an attempt to recreate Show and Rodeo today. the Old West, and in doing Strength, agility and style at the Rodeo, so, find a common ground Nothing brings to mind the Old West Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riders hit the trail in that links us all to the Show. an attempt to recreate the Old like a modern-day trail ride. A sense of history and pride West, and in doing so, find a resides in each rider; igniting common ground that links us all and intrigue in each child as they watch the trail riders envy to the Show. A sense of history and pride resides in each hope to one day join them. The Trail Rides are a long and rider; igniting envy and intrigue in each child as they watch tradition with the rodeo and gather at The Memorial Park the trail riders and hope to one day join them. to camp for a rest and party before the big Annual Rodeo Pioneers created trails as they moved west in search of a Parade through Downtown Houston. dream and cowboys created trails to take cattle to major mar-
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TEA MAIL
The Victorian Lady J’Nean Henderson held her 7th annual Victorian Fashion Show in League City with great fan fair. Congratulations to all involved raising funds for a local scholarship foundation. Gorgeously decorated tables, desserts and tea companioned together, and ladies and gentlemen attired in beautiful Victorian gowns and suits created a Genteel Afternoon.
Beautiful gowns flowed through the room as lovely ladies parading their parasols, even smaller gals enjoyed modeling for the groupClaudia Garcia was thrilled.
An era gone by is brought back to life as J’Nean explains the custom, dos and don’ts of the 1800’s with Council member Tim Paulissen.
I gave a Valentine’s Day Tea in a beautiful antique store in Belton, TX. Everyone seemed to have a great time. I have a lot more pictures. The Belton Journal Newspaper came and printed a picture and a short story that came out today about the tea. Visitors stood and watched and appeared to have as much fun watching as everyone did drinking tea and eating delicious food. We played TEAGO and I gave prizes. A Mother’s Day Tea is planned in a garden under a beautiful Wisteria tree at a local nursery in Belton. Ann Montgomery
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Congratulations for continuing your good work and thank you for including me on the magazine list! I liked this cover in particular. Best wishes, Sheila Fling, San Marcos The 2009 Tea Weekend was fabulous, Tea is a great way to spend the weekend, we loved the mansionGod Bless You, thank you for your efforts. -Norma Petitt, Houston Correction to Jade Leaves, Austin I just discovered the magazine! We retired to Dallas and love tea, the small communities around the state are charming, we are truly enjoying Texas. - Theresa Miller, Plano
Visit Jade Leaves Teahouse in north Austin. The correct address is 3110 Guadalupe Ste. 400. Austin,TX. 78705. Phone # 512-687-0569 www.jadeleaves.net New Teas arriving daily.
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North Texas Directory
COME FOR TEA
Tea House Guide For North Texas Dallas and Surrounding Areas METRO DALLAS
DISCLAIMER- This is a sampling of Tea Businesses in the area, and not intended to be complete. To be included in future lists, call TEA-922-9335
NORTHEAST TEXAS A B C D E F H I J
A Little Taste Of Heaven Quinlan, TX 903-356-6505
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Into My Garden Tea Room Plano, TX 972-509-0292
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Sterling Tea Rockwall, TX 972-722-2424
Ambrosia Tea Room Salado, TX 254-947-3733
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Java and Cha Co. Plano, TX 972-519-8445
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Stone Cottage Lake Worth, TX 817-237-4511
The Antique Sampler Arlington, TX 817-861-2760
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Miss Pittypat’s Antiques Gainsville, TX 940-665-6540
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Veranda Tea Garden Plano, TX (972) 509-7878
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Gypsy Rose Lewisville, Texas (469) 322-4408
Patti’s Place Tea Room Plano, TX 972-612-4828
Her Secret Garden Rockwall, TX 972-771-5528
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Hidden Gardens Bullard, TX 903-894-4040
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Secret Garden Tea Room Wichita Falls, TX 940-767-5570
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Alices Tea Shoppe McKinney, TX 214-585-0594 The Country Cup Lucas, TX 972-978-8558 Cottage Garden Athens, TX 903-677-9911 Cretia’s Tea Room Duncanville, TX 972-298-9888 Especially For You Kaufman, TX 972-932-4274 Fancy That Tea Room Mesquite, TX 214-562-3405 Fivetwelve College Waxahachie, TX 972-935-9188
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By Rebecca Baker “…and you’ll have to give up tea…” continued a well-meaning friend of mine who was delivering a litany of all the things I could no longer do now that I was pregnant. I was horrified–give up tea? Sure, I could forego the wine and give up my sushi, but tea? That was going too far! Fortunately, a bit of research into the subject soon showed that I would not have to give up my favorite cuppa. The main concerns over tea and pregnancy are caffeine and herbs. Higher caffeine consumption (specifically more than 300 mg daily) has been linked in some studies to miscarriages and low birth rates. Low caffeine consumption - less than 150 mgs a day–has been shown in studies to have no affect on developing infants. Amounts in the middle (150-300 mg) are still in debate, with studies coming in on both sides. Since a typical cup of brewed black tea contains about 48 mgs of caffeine, you can sip up to three cups a day without real concern (and of course, you can always get decaf ). Herbal teas are trickier–some herbs can cause serious issues, especially in early pregnancy. Yellow dock and alfalfa are both considered unsafe during pregnancy while ginger and peppermint are thought to be fine. Fortunately, food-based teas (like my favorite Blood Orange) get the thumbs up across the board. There has been some recent controversy over green tea consumption during pregnancy. Due to the way the elements of green tea bond with certain chemical within the body, it has been suggested that drinking green tea may have an adverse affect on the body’s ability to process folate (important in reducing neural tube defects). So, as with most things, the key is moderation. I ordered a few tins of my favorite black teas in decaf form, stocked up on my fruit teas, and made a date with my girlfriends to head out to our favorite tea room. Who knows? Maybe I can start growing a new tea lover early.
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