Bonjour!

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During this busy season, we are shopping, decorating, baking, and entertaining. It seems like we seldom have time to treat ourselves. We want you feel “treated” so in December we’re offering you a series of little gifts.

Each week our blog will feature a little surprise, for you, our readers. It may be a discount code or gift with purchase. We want to make sure you are taking care of you during this busy time.

This week, purchase a tin or refill pouch of our Winter Royal Blend Tea and choose a little gift.

Our Winter Royal Blend is a limited-edition blend that is only available during the Holidays, and then it goes away.

Our Winter Royal Blend, also known as our Royal Christmas Tea, is a black tea with vanilla, red berries, flower petals, cinnamon, clove, and orange peels. 4 oz. loose tea in a refillable tin or a refill pouch. Send a tin to the tea enthusiast on your list and get one for yourself. Then choose your gift. After all, you deserve it. Just tell us which gift you prefer in the comments section at check-out. This offer expires at midnight December 8th.

There’s more surprises . . . read on please.

There is a little-known gem on our website. It doesn’t get a lot of attention until I tell people how it works. It is my absolute favorite way to brew tea and I use mine daily. Yes, every day! No kidding.

Imperial Tea Maker

Imperial Tea Maker

Just drop 2-3 teaspoons (depending on how you like it) of your favorite loose tea in the brewer, add hot water. Let it stand for your preferred brew time (See the handy chart below). Set the brewer on a cup or mug and it magically dispenses the tea. When you lift it off the cup, voila! It stops.

Now are you ready for this tip? I brew iced tea in this! I just set the brewer on a glass full of ice. It works perfectly. I use 3 teaspoons of our Passion-Berry Iced Tea blend, but you can use any loose tea.

Check out my video!

It’s on sale!

This week only we are offering the Imperial Tea Maker at $10.00 off. This offer expires midnight December 8th. Please use code DEC01 at check-out.

Don’t forget to compost your used tea. It’s great in the garden.

Is Tea Good for Plants? Yes, it is!

Tea leaves contain tannic acid, nitrogen and other valuable nutrients that are released into the soil as they decompose. Tea leaves also can be an excellent mulch and can increase soil acidity for acid-loving plants. Watering your plants with leftover tea can not only hydrate them, but also increase nutrient levels in the soil.

Share your left over tea with your plants

You flowers and shrubs will love you for it.

Shop for tea

The following plants love tea:

Azaleas

African Violets

Camellias

Daffodils

Heathers

Hydrangeas – Blue

Rhododendrons

Shrubs

Maidenhair Ferns

Some Berries

Most Veggies

Many Herbs

If you’re not sure if your plant will love tea, please consult a garden specialist at your local nursery or plant store.

Using tea around your plant roots is an easy way to control pests while you limit pesticide use. Tea leaves sprinkled around your plant can also help deter any pesky pests that could potentially destroy your plants. Mice, cats, rabbits, and different bugs hate the smell of tea. You can spray brewed tea on your plant, place it in the soil, or on top of the soil.

Pests don’t like tea

Using tea is a humane way to deter those pests who love to munch on your plants.

Left over turkey?

Try the cranberry walnut turkey salad recipe below.

Wondering what to do with that left over turkey?

Cranberry Walnut Turkey Salad

This salad makes a great sandwich on a toasty baguette or buttery croissant. Spoon a scoop over a lettuce or serve with crackers.

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried dill

3 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey

1/2 cup finely chopped celery*

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large 1. mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, and dill.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving

*Not a fan of celery, use finely chopped apple instead. Toss apples in a teaspoon of lemon juice before adding to the mix.

That’s all for now. I know you have lots to do.

I’ll see you next Friday!

Thanks so much for reading Le Blog

Let me know if there is anything you would like to see. I’m always open to suggestions.

Merci

A bientot

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