Friday, February 12, 2010

A Mere Drink in Britain


"Tea is much more than a mere drink in Britain. It is a solace, a mystique,an art, a way of life, almost a religion. It is more deeply traditional than the roast beef of old England....This khaki-colored concoction, brewed through an accident of history from an exotic plant grown thousands of miles from fog, cricket and left-handed driving, has become the life-blood of the nation."

- Cecil Porter of Gemini News Service
Photo:  Of an old bus in Tillamook, Oregon

5 comments:

  1. And aren't we glad it has become so special? I need some now.

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  2. What a wonderful quote. It has certainly become much more to me over the years. And have I already mentioned your beautiful header? I think so. Anyway, it always speaks to me the name of your blog. I'd love to sit with you and have some tea. And if I could choose the tea pot, I'd select the largest one on the left so that we could linger.

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  3. That's for sure! When in England visiting my sister we had to stop every afternoon where ever we were for TEA...even in Paris! Such a lovely tradition though and they love their tea. I unfortunately struggle to drink the stuff..I think it's an aquired taste?!

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  4. Hello La Tea Dah...I would love to go to Europe and go to a high tea! Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  5. I just love this blog! I invite you to enter my Valentine giveaway. You could win a pink, bead-knitted purse, hand-knit by me, with a chocolate bar charm.

    S.W.A.K.

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