Category Archives: Tea

All things Tea: Afternoon Tea, High Tea and Favourite Tea and accessories

Afternoon High Tea at the International Club

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Julie’s Afternoon High Tea was such a lovely local gathering of like minds. The International Club was beautifully decorated for such a refined event — elegant, welcoming, and full of charm. It was so fun to dress up in a … Continue reading →

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Blueberry craving: parks hit the spot 

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Marsha Idella

If you have a blueberry craving, Parks Blueberries is sure to hit the spot.

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Afternoon Tea delight in Port Stanley 

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Marsha Idella

The comforts and sophistication of afternoon tea can be found in Port Stanley at Killer Desserts. 

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The Mindfullness Practice of Brewing Tea

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Marsha Idella

I love the practice of brewing a pot of tea, a simplicity I relish in once a day, twice if I’m lucky. Tea’s a friend to me; when I’m lonely it keeps me company, comforts me, brings me warmth, sits … Continue reading →

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The perfect tea cosy

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I love it, I love it! This handmade tea cosy from The Dutch Shop in Burlington is perfection. Not only does it look fabulous but it keeps my pot of tea hot for hours!

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Garden tea party at The Silver Birch Tearoom

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Marsha Idella

The Silver Birch Tearoom (located in Aylmer at Heritage Line Herbs) is not like any tea room I’ve ever been to. But for me it’s actually a tea garden and a magical one at that.

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Abigail’s Tea House exceeds expectations

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Visiting Abigail’s Tea House in St. George, Ontario, for the first time was quite emotional for me as this destination had been on my list for awhile. Lorene and Ivan’s love and passion hit me straight away as I entered the … Continue reading →

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Chai tea Latte at home… Brought to you by Rishi

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Rishi Tea sent me their organic loose leaf Masala Chai tea so that I could try making Chai tea latte at home, and I love it! The description on the package of this black tea is quite true, the flavouring … Continue reading →

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Bread Bar: birthday detox

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Marsha Idella

I read somewhere that its okay to have not so healthy eating days as long as you bookend them with healthy eating days! So after a birthday celebration of rich foods and desserts I needed a really healthy eating day.

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Earl Grey… Eating & drinking

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Marsha Idella

Thank you to tea connoisseur Katie Cyr of The Monarch Tea Co. for hooking me up with an amazing Earl Grey Tea Cupcake from Sweet Surprise. It’s going just perfect with Rishi’s Lavender Earl Grey sent to me from Tea … Continue reading →

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