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Iced Tea was born in Missouri – Southern Simple Syrup

June is iced tea month!
And as the story goes – iced tea was born in Missouri.  A tea plantation owner was selling his tea, served as hot tea, at the first World Fair in St. Louis.  The day was so scorching hot no one was interested in hot tea so he added ice – [...]

Sweet Ginger Syrup for Iced Tea and Almond Shortbread

It’s recipe time again!
Many people have asked Brenda to write a recipe book but for now she just shares the ones most requested at our tea parties.
We do highly recommend the cookbooks by Bruce Richardson such as Year of Teas at The Elmwood,   A Tea for all Seasons,   The Tea Table, and many more.  [...]