Welcome to episode 92. It’s been a little over a week since I last recorded and I have TONS of knitting to show you along with a little spinning. The name of the game right now is instant gratification! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 92, Instant gratification
The Fiber: The Topeka Twister, Merino Silk in Citrus Blackberry Tart The Tea: Tea Gschwender, Blackberry Tea The Mug: Pink Burgundy Mug by Sarah Welch Pottery The Yarn: Handspun by me, available in my shop
When I placed my order with Capital Teas, they included a free sample of Berry Yummy. It looked great, so I decided to give it a try. From the website, Berry Yummy contains: apple, rosehip, orange pieces, hibiscus, cornflower and rose petals, blackberry leaves, and natural flavors. It comes in a variety of sizes: 2oz… Continue reading Drink Me: Capital Teas Berry Yummy
I just received the new Republic of Tea catalog and I was delighted to find more Downton Abby inspired teas are now available. The Upstairs Collection includes: Lady Cora’s Evening Tea: Lemon balm, linden flower, orange blossoms, chamomile, lavender flower, skullcap, passion flower and valerian root Grantham Breakfast Tea: Organic Assam Black Tea If you’re… Continue reading A Very Downton Par-tea
Another tea that my sister got me from TeaGschwendner is their Blackberry Fruit Tea. From the website, the blend contains apple pieces, hibiscus blossoms, rose hips, elderberries, and blackberries. It’s available in a variety of sizes: 100g for $9.27, 250g for $22.03, 500g for $39.42 and 1000g for $78.81. When I opened the bag all… Continue reading Drink Me: TeaGschwendner, Blackberry
A second tea that my friend Ana gave me to sample was the Tardis Blend from Adagio Teas. From the website, the tea is a blend of Earl grey and blackberry with vanilla (also included are orange peels and blue cornflowers.) I love the tiny Tardis blue flowers: Ana’s favorite part about the Tardis blend… Continue reading Drink Me: Adagio Teas, Tardis Blend
In an effort to try a bunch of different varieties of tea, I selected a rooibos in my last order from David’s Tea named Currant Affair. From the website, it contains rooibos, sweet blackberry leaves, blackcurrant and cream flavoring. Currant Affair is available in a variety of sizes: 50g for $6.50, 100g + free tin… Continue reading Drink Me: David’s Tea, Currant Affair
