I have loose tea in my handbag!
Last week, myself and the best mate stopped for a chat and rest at the newly opened Hebden Tea in Hebden Bridge. Black teas, Chai teas, Olive teas; you name it they’ve drunk it.
Katy opted for the aromatic Earl Grey and I, being an amateur tea drinker, asked for English Breakfast (A tad embarrassing when there’s a large variety!). It. Was. Amazing. The best tea I’ve had in a long, long while, served in open tea bags (not sure what they’re called) and pretty mugs.
I popped by a couple of days later to purchase a bag and opted for the English Melange variety (loose) and skipped out of the shop thinking:
“By Jove! I have loose tea in my bag. Farewell little square teabags.”
We live a pretty frugal lifestyle so the odd treat now and again really does wonders for the soul. It’s nice to taste the finer things in life once in a while.
Luckily I have a strainer my friend bought me, so I don’t need a filter teapot. But where’s the harm in looking? These beautiful Stump teapots, exhibited at the Tate Modern, can be bought at the Organic House Cafe in Hebbers too. Ah, the colours!
I thank Hebden Tea for beginning my tea education! You can also buy online, go take a peek!
Now, who’s up for a brew?
♥
8 Comments
Katy
Lordy that tea was gooood! When Tim came back the next day to collect his bag, I asked him to go back to the shop and buy some Earl Grey but he forgot – gah! Next time we’re over, I’m definitely be loading up on some of those leaves – heaven in a teacup 🙂 PS: LOVE the Stump teapots – lovely Kiely colours x
Lisa
I know, aren’t they ace?! My fave is red..I think. xx
heartgalleryblog
Bart came home with a treat for me too this week from Hebden Tea and the flavours in one cup were amazing. Deffo worth a proper taste visit when I’m up and about.
Lisa
It’s great Alison, defo get down there! xx
tamsin
They are gorgeous! Don’t suppose you’d be interested in doing a review of this tea for my tea blog, would you? 9splashofmilk.wordpress.com) xx
Lisa
Would love to! Have DM’d you on Twitter 🙂
Lisa
Those teapots are fab! I’m a tea addict, I do tend to stick to my normal ringtons (decaff these days 🙁 ) but I do love fruit teas too! I have a strainer but I’ve never ventured onto loose tea… I’ll have to give it a go!
L x
Siobhan
I love those tea pots and was tempted to buy a set in a small tea room on the Fife coast. Lovely stuff!