Sure, you can drink it hot or iced, mix it up in a delicious cocktail blend, or even read your fortune in its dregs, but tea can inspire you do to much more! Diehard tea aficionados know that it’s not just a drink, it’s a way of life. Here are three clever (and very different) ideas that can take your enjoyment of tea in fun and unexpected directions.
Make your own Tea cozies
Granny’s teapot may be durable and functional, but let’s face it–when it comes to personal flair, it can come up a little short. For the tea-connoisseur with a bit of time and a lot of knitting-knowhow, tea cozies are the ideal project. Not only do they dress up your teapot in a quirky and unique way, but they also help your tea stay warm longer. We suggest the bumblebee pattern as a conversation piece for a springtime garden tea party.
Brewing and Baking
The right cookie or pastry with a hot cup of tea can hit the spot just right, but what about incorporating tea into your next baking experiment? This recipe calls for exactly that. Imagine the spongy, delicious texture of a cupcake with all the freshness of green tea baked right into it. Top it off with some green tea icing and you’re in business. Brew up some of your favorite green tea to accompany your tasty treats and you’ve got yourself a matcha made in heaven.
Tea bag folding
Finally, there’s no need to discard those old tea bags. Instead, why not transform old garbage into something truly remarkable by learning the craft of tea bag folding? You can make all sorts of designs, patterns and constructions just using simple folding techniques. Send them as cards, make coasters or hang them up as decorations. It’s kind of like origami, expect with the benefit of enjoying some hot tea before, after or during.