WANTED: A treasure trove of tea from Granjan!

19 years ago

As I don't have computer/techno abilities, AnnT has offered to post my pictures for me. I'll post the description of my package in the meantime. Thanks Ann, for doing this.

Inspired by a newspaper article which centered on teas and teahouses in her area, Granjan discovered my theme. She set me up for a splendid tea party! Inside one box was a beautiful pottery mug with an infuser and saucer. I don't have a mug like this so I'm very grateful, and it makes a perfect cup of tea! Granjan knew I preferred black teas to herbal, so she sent me a set of three different black teas. I've had the chai and the keemun, both exceptional! The aroma is incredible! Granjan also included a very cool tin to store my tea. Inside the cup was a bag of blood orange shortbread cookies, which have since been eaten! The tea book is fabulous and discusses tea varieties, how to brew tea, and offers a number of very interesting recipes that I plan to check out.

To top it off, Granjan considered my oral health and included a tube of darjeeling tea toothpaste! I've never heard of this, but had a great chuckle upon seeing it. It's actually tea flavoured and quite gentle!

Granjan, thank you so much for this delightful swap package. I'll think of you as I sip my morning brew in my new cup! An awesome package! I just love it!

Catherine

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19 years ago
What a wonderful package. Perfect for you Catherine. Love the mug with the infuser.

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granjan
19 years ago
Thanks Ann, for doing the photos. I didn't take any before sending this off, since it was later than I had planned.
As a coffee drinker this was an adventure for me. Loved the tea houses I went to. And the blood orange herbal tea they used in the cookies is good enough for a coffee drinker to drink!
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What a creative swap box! I love the cup with the infuser. Great idea!
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19 years ago
WOW, another great theme chosen and well executed! Nice job! That mug infuser set up is way cool.
earthlydelights
19 years ago
excellent package. being a tea lover, this is right up my alley and blood oranges YUM. one of my pots has that same type infuser, never saw it for a mug which now gives me an idea.

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19 years ago
Oh yum, I agree, what could possibly be better than tea and cookies? That's just one perfect package.

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finally
19 years ago
Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies--what's not to like with all that butter! What a fun theme, too. I'm thinking of trying green tea for the health benefits, after my morning coffee though!

That mug with the strainer is really cool. Enjoy your tea!
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19 years ago
Nice theme and package granjan!
homesforsale
19 years ago
I agree lovely theme..and tea is just so special!
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19 years ago
What a GREAT theme! I love it! Granjan you did good!

Catherine dontcha just feel so lucky? Enjoy !
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19 years ago
What a wonderful adventure for GJ and such a gorgeous package for Catherine!

The infuser is too cool!! I have never seen anything like it before and so handy to have the perfect sized mug too! I like my tea steeped in pottery as I think it makes the flavor so much better.

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19 years ago
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chancesmom
19 years ago
Wow, that cup almost makes me want to give up coffee for tea! It is really unique. When I went to a tea house for Terri's swap package, it was so interesting, I bought a little for myself, maybe you should try too, granjan.

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19 years ago
Oh boy what a great way to put a theme together. Love that unique mug . And a tea tin-- now that's so nice-- they're so hard to find anymore .

looks like lots of interesting reading for you with your "cup 'o" Catherine -- enjoy
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19 years ago
What a tea-rrific package for a terrific lady!! Great theme and swap box Granjan!! I can tell Cathrine is enjoying it all in her post.

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sheshebop
19 years ago
I lust after that swap package. Granjan is a very creative and considerate swapper, as I well know. Ziporion, that is wonderful. And Granjan, it's your usual awesome self!
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19 years ago
Wow, another great package, and I love the theme!

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lori316
19 years ago
I love the fact that you got so involved in the package, Granjan.

Tea and shortbread cookies...no need to leave the house for awhile. LOL

The tin and mug are especially cool.

When I think of tea, I think of, "slow down." It looks like you'll have lots of relaxing moments with your stash, Catherine.
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19 years ago
Janet, I did buy some of the wonderful blood orange herb tea that they used in the shortbread. It's lovely. I also did get some oolong, because it's supposed to be helpful for weight control, which I'm in desperate need of since finally giving up smoking. It's not really "my cup of tea!" LOL
goldgirl
19 years ago
Wonderful theme and package! Very cool mug too :)
dlundin
19 years ago
Beautiful package! Very lovely, Janet. Here's to a good cuppa, Catherine. Enjoy it.
ziporion
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19 years ago
Granjan sent me the newspaper section that inspired her swap items for me, and I read through it with great interest. Some of these places have tea tastings in little mini cups, there's a photo of one guy who's just had a sip, and he has his eyes closed, assessing the differing qualities of the tea! Too cute! I'm nowhere near that fanatical about tea, but I can tell you we're certainly making good work of the stash from Granjan! Lovely idea and theme. Thanks again, Granjan!

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alison
19 years ago
Neat package! There are several teahouses that have opened up here recently -- may have to give them a try.

The blood orange herbal tea sounds great, and the cookies sound divine. A cup of tea, some good cookies, and something to read -- sounds like a great afternoon, Catherine!

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andi_2006
19 years ago
Janet, you put together a very creative package for Catherine! The infuser is very neat and the tea selections sound delicious! Enjoy your teas and cookies, Catherine!

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