Thursday, October 24, 2013

 WE'RE BACK!
NEW DATES for 2014
 

Love tea?  Love Paris in the Fall?
Would you love to have TEA in PARIS during the Fall Season?

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2014

We have partnered with GO AHEAD TOURS, a major international travel company
to offer you a group travel package of 7 - 9 days in Paris
with the option of exploring the city on your own,
OR
take a 4 day, ART-TEA PARIS WALKING TOUR through us, PAPER ARCHITECT (teapartyworkshop.com and this blog is a subsidiary of PAPER ARCHITECT).

This walking tour will include each day
visiting a museum, a garden and a tea room in a specific area of Paris
where you will learn about the personality of that arrondisment/neighborhood.

We will be limiting this tour to no more than 12 people
to create a more intimate group of visitors to Paris.

GO AHEAD TOURS provides the travel arrangements at a group rate  --
airfare, hotel, shuttles to/from airport, welcome dinner, 
on-site travel assistance in Paris and rewards membership.
Their travel package is called Paris City Stay.
To calculate travel costs and review travel details and policies

To learn about our 4 day walking tour, click on:

We also have a TRAVEL SOLO TO PARIS blog 
that will post information about the trip and all things Paris.

This is your chance to not only see Paris 
but to share your love of tea with others
who  have the same interests.

Solo travels can be paired for hotel arrangements 
to save on supplemental charges.

You may be traveling solo but you will not be alone.
This could be a life changing experience.

PARIS, TEA, art and atmosphere.
You will see just why this city is so loved
in an intimate setting.
No large tour buses, heavy traffic, 
short, limited visits to lovely places,
rushed from site to site.
This is a more relaxed immersion into the Parisian culture.

This customized tour can create or continue 
a love affair with Paris .... and tea.
Come join us!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013


 ALMOND OOLONG BREAD
(Serves 12)

INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons   yeast   
2 1/2 cup    bread flour
1 1/2 cup     whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon     salt
3 Tablespoon     honey
2 1/2 teaspoon     oil
1 1/2 cup     brewed oolong tea
1/3 - 1/4 cup    sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS
Place in a bread machine:
yeast, flours, salt, honey, oil and tea.
(Note:  bread machines vary. 
Some machines need liquids last, while others need them first.  
Please check your bread machine directions to find out.)

Set machine to dough setting.
When dough is complete, preheat oven to 400ยบ F.

Shape bread in loaf pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Sprinkle 1/4 - 1/3c sliced almonds on dough.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
 
Slice and serve warm with honey or jam
while drinking your favorite oolong tea.

Monday, August 5, 2013



TEA BAG HEALTH TIP

Tea bags are good for more than enjoying a hot cup of it.
 
If you find yourself with allergy symptoms, long hours on the computer, or weather conditions 
playing havoc with your eyes, 
                        did you know you can
soothe tired, irritated eyes
by using chamomile tea bags.
 
Soak the bags in ice water for a few minutes,
lie down and place them over your eyelids.

You'll have relief in no time. 
 



Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tea Lovers Festival; May 5, 2013

 TEA LOVERS FESTIVAL 

California's Premiere Tea Festival since 2006


310 699 7271

The Tea Lovers Festival takes place this year 
from May 3rd through May 28th, 2013.
A month long celebration 
of the love of tea in Los Angeles.

The Main Event is on 

Sunday, May 5th

from 11am - 5pm

at the Armory Center for the Arts

145 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103


Included at the event is:


 TEA LOVERS MARKETPLACE

Select tea-related Exhibitors showcase 
their unique products
for all attending tea lovers,
with Art of Tea, Bird Pick, Libre Tea,
Numi Tea, Zhena's Gypsy Tea & more...

TEA LABS

12 NOON - The Teaware Challenge (1hr15min)
$15.00 in advance*

 1:45pm & 2:30pm - Reading Tea Leaves (30 mins)
$10 in advance*

>>>3:30pm - CREATING A MEMORABLE 

TEA PARTY (1hr30min)

with me!

$20 in advance*


*space is limited to 12 attendees
this price includes the General Admission fee,
entrance into the Tea Marketplace,
and the 5 Tea Studies

TEA STUDIES

Everything you wanted to know about tea . . .
11:45am - Organic & Fair Trade 
1:15pm - Teas from Darjeeling
2pm - Teas from Korea
2:45pm - Teas from Taiwan
3:30pm - Savory Teas

GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 in ADVANCE ( if purchased through May 4)
$20 at the DOOR (includes a $10 coupon 
for our Tea Marketplace)
FREE for Children under 12

Be sure to register in advance.  Hope to see you there!


Thursday, January 17, 2013

ART-TEA PARIS TOUR, an invitation ...


Love tea?  Love Paris in the Fall?
Would you love to have TEA in PARIS this Fall?

SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2013 

SOLD OUT!
please check back for 2014 dates

We have partnered with GO AHEAD TOURS, a major international travel company
to offer you a group travel package of 7 - 9 days in Paris
with the option of exploring the city on your own,
OR
take a 4 day, ART-TEA PARIS WALKING TOUR through us, PAPER ARCHITECT (teapartyworkshop.com and this blog is a subsidiary of PAPER ARCHITECT).

This walking tour will include each day
visiting a museum, a garden and a tea room in a specific area of Paris
where you will learn about the personality of that arrondisment/neighborhood.

We will be limiting this tour to no more than 12 people
to create a more intimate group of visitors to Paris.

GO AHEAD TOURS provides the travel arrangements at a group rate  --
airfare, hotel, shuttles to/from airport, welcome dinner, 
on-site travel assistance in Paris and rewards membership.
Their travel package is called Paris City Stay.
To calculate travel costs and review travel details and policies

To learn about our 4 day walking tour, click on:

We also have a TRAVEL SOLO TO PARIS blog 
that will post information about the trip and all things Paris.
www.travelsolotoparis.blogspot.com

This is your chance to not only see Paris 
but to share your love of tea with others
who  have the same interests.

Solo travels can be paired for hotel arrangements 
to save on supplemental charges.

You may be traveling solo but you will not be alone.
This could be a life changing experience.

PARIS, TEA, art and atmosphere.
You will see just why this city is so loved
in an intimate setting.
No large tour buses, heavy traffic, 
short, limited visits to lovely places,
rushed from site to site.
This is a more relaxed immersion into the Parisian culture.

A conference call will be scheduled in February 
to present the information on both the GO AHEAD TOUR travel details
and the ART-TEA PARIS WALKING TOUR.
Details will be posted here, 
on the PAPER ARCHITECT website:  
and
on the TRAVEL SOLO TO PARIS blog:

This customized tour can create or continue 
a love affair with Paris .... and tea.
Come join us!


Saturday, January 5, 2013

National Hot Tea Month - January 2013

January is the perfect month to celebrate National Hot Tea Month.  The weather is cold and a nice hot cup of your favorite tea will warm you right up.  It's a comfort drink.

Tea Time Magazine has a great list of suggestions for enjoying National Hot Tea Month to the fullest.

  • Host a tea in your home.  Invite at least one person who has never experienced afternoon tea.
  • Give the gift of tea.  Place your favorite tea in a pretty cup, and present it to a friend who isn't an avid tea drinker.
  • Try a new flavor, blend or type at least once a week.  To ensure the best taste, pay special attention to the recommended water temperature and infusion time.  (see older post here:  Brewing Times for Tea; 1/27/12)
  • Treat yourself to a high-quality tea, such as an oolong.  Although these teas are more expensive ounce for ounce, you can steep the leaves multiple times, making them cheaper cup for cup.
  • have a tea tasting.  Prepare three or four teas to sample.  Our staff once tasted different brands of Earl Grey tea.  It was interesting to note the flavor variations.
  • Keep a tea journal.  As you try different teas, write down your impressions.  (purchase handcrafted tea journals at our etsy shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/wwwpaperarchitectcom)
  • Visit your local tearooms.  If you have even one in your area, you are most fortunate.  Please support it.
To read the full article and find more tea information, go to:
http://www.teatimemagazine.com/content.aspx?id=26487

Have a wonderful month of delicious tea!