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November 2007
Issue: 2

Thanksgiving Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Greetings!
 
It's that time of year when we gather with our family and friends to remember all the things large and small in our life for which we are grateful.  Among the numerous things for which I am grateful, I count all of you for making Your Tea Life possbile.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.  We are celebrating Thanksgiving with our theme and following menu "Thanksgiving Gratitude."  The recipe for Pumpkin Cream Tea Latte is a "tea"lightful ending to any meal.  Enjoy...
 
We are pleased to introduce Kathleen Ellis of Lifestyle Design who has a fun filled "Fall Tea Idea" for you.
 
Happy sipping,
 
Pat Hartman
 
 
 
Pumpkin Cream Tea of the Month pumpkin cream
 

Pumpkin Cream is a black tea reminiscent of your mom's creamy pumpkin pie. 

 

As with all our Teas of the month, you will get $1.00 off of the original purchase price. 

 
Click here to purchase this scrumptious seasonal tea!
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Thanksgiving Recipe
pumpkin latte 

"Thanksgiving Gratitude"

 
Red Potato Dill Soup
 
Cranberry Orange Scones
 
Smoked Turkey on Sweet Potato Biscuits
 
Rum Raisin Tea Sandwiches on Dark Wheat
 
Cucumber and Chive on White-Marbled Gingerbread
 
Pumpkin Cream Tea Latte
 

Recipes can be found in "Teatime in Gettysburg" and "Lunchtime in Gettysburg" available for purchase on our website.

 

Pumpkin Cream Tea Latte

 

3 t Pumpkin Cream tea brewed in 6 oz of water for 3 minutes

 t vanilla

 t cinnamon

Dash of nutmeg

3 oz skim milk

3 oz half and half (can substitute fat free half and half)

Light brown sugar to taste

 

Heat milk and half and half until steaming.  Add to hot tea.  Add vanilla spices, and sugar.  Mix well.  Top with whipped cream and add cinnamon stick for garnish.

 

For an adult "after dinner drink" add 1 � oz of vanilla vodka .

 

Fall Tea Idea

 

In just a few short weeks my family, having much to be thankful for, will be sitting around our dining room table enjoying a delicious feast for Thanksgiving dinner. My three grown children, not having families of their own yet, don't fully understand all the planning and preparation that must go into producing a fabulous turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

 
thanksgiving spread
We more "seasoned" wives and mothers however, know all too well know what it takes to produce that perfectly roasted mouth watering bird and all the wonderful side dishes with aromas that permeate the air  enticing us to indulge more than we do any other day of the year!

 

If you're like me, each year you want your guests to be "wow-ed" by your culinary creativity. And, if you're like me, you need a little help with that creativity. As I thought about some ways to make this creative process a bit more fun this year one idea kept coming back to me...I could host a Thanksgiving Dinner Planning Tea! I could invite a few of my more "culinary gifted" friends to come for tea and ask them to bring along their favorite Thanksgiving recipes along with any new ones they're thinking of trying. After we have a relaxing pot of pumpkin cream tea and some pumpkin scones, share a few laughs along with a few words of appreciation for each other, we could then share our recipes and new ideas helping each other to create fabulous Thanksgiving menus and memories for each of our families. We could make our shopping lists and determine our preparation time lines. In the process we could determine if there were any unusual, once a year type ingredients that we could share and we could brainstorm ideas for centerpieces, table settings and conversation topics. We could share our traditions with each other and maybe adopt a few from each other to share with our families to keep things "fresh".

 

I think making the time for this fall tea would be fun and a relaxing way to plan with my friends (and/or family members), at the onset of what can be a very hectic, busy  season,  the details for one of the most important celebrations of the year...Thanksgiving.

 

Kathleen Ellis

Kathleen Ellis Lifestyle Design

www.kathleenellis.blogspot.com

[email protected]

 
 
In This Issue
Tea of the Month
Fall Recipe
Fall Tea Idea
NEW Hadmade Teacup Bags
NEW Marilyn's Tea Cozies
NEW Tea Additions
Handmade Teacup Bags 
teacup  holders

Beautiful handmade teacup bags are another addition to our shop selection.  These are lined with coordinating fabric that divides the teacup bag into two separate sections to house your teacup and saucer. 

 

The teacup bag goes back to the depression when china was scarce.  When having tea with a friend, a favorite cup and saucer were often carried in a draw string bag. 

 

 This makes a great gift idea accompanied by a cup and saucer. It also can be used as an evening bag.

 
 
 
 

 
Marilyn's Tea Cozies 
santa tea cozy

 

We are honored to offer Marilyn's tea cozies.  They are fabulous studio crafted exclusive tea cozies to beautify your next afternoon tea or special event.  We are now offering European Inspired and Holiday Collections.

 
New Tea Additions
tea picker

New tea additions are:

 

 Assam, Chinese Black Dragon, Pumpkin Cream, Monk's Blend, Southern Belle, and Papaya Green.

 
Click on any of the teas above to view a picture and description.
 
 
Pat Hartman
Your Tea Life
[email protected]