TEA PARTY INSPIRATIONS:
Look for beautiful Tea Pots not only on THIS page, but also on "Mellow Link Elements" page. [under the "Moonflower Resources" links heading] There are also some very charming knitting, cross stitching and crochet site links; under the "Starfire Resources" heading. = A knit, stitch & Sip Tea Party??
* How about a few Poker Tea Partys? Geta a couple decks of playing cards and a book or DVD that tells how to play poker. Use our the 1 inch cheesecakes (from the 2 boxes of 48-variety pack) for Poker chips; in your Big time, high stakes games!!
(from our "Tea Party Temptations" page)
* Have a few Artistic Tea Partys! Go to the "Mellow Link Elements" page, Starfire Resources and click on >Crafts & Hobbys; use the "How to Paint and sketch" links' materials... buy or ask guests to bring what Art or Craft materials needed, just ADD some of our Moonz Toonz, Tea & Cheesecakes...for Art-tea Partys!
* How about A Favorite MOVIE Themed Party : NEW...OR Old Favorites? : The Latest movie or a classic movie...from The 1920s - 1960s...OR??? Guests could come dressed as their favorite character, bring props to use; reenact favorite scenes, maybe even improvise a New made up version!
***Create your own Themed Tea Party;Go to the Nearest, Large Book store. Pick out a theme. See if there are a number of books on the subject, by various authors. Consider a blend, of parts of those books. Then see if there are any card, board or even Video Games that tie in with the subject. And : using Teas and items from Tea For Two PLUS The Moonflower Boxs' "Tea Time" and "Tea Party Temptations" pages with any of our Spectacular Links! For your own up-dated 21st Century TEA PARTY!! With tea pots, hand made cups & mugs, a variety of [Art] Craft& Hobby links, also Games & Puzzles, Gardening, Astrology and other VERY Carefully selected, unique site links composing a Variety of Tea Partys how EXCITING !

Gunpoder Tea/ Curried Chicken Recipe:
Gunpowder Curried Chicken: Submitted by: Laurel Smith, California
Prep Time: 2-8 hours marinating 30-40 minutes cooking Serving Size: 6 Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite size pieces 1 1/2 cups strong gunpowder tea, divided 1 14 oz can coconut milk 1 medium onion, chopped 1 10 oz bag, frozen peas 1 TBSP sugar 1 TBSP canola oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp minced ginger 2 tsp corn starch 2 TBSP water salt to taste 3 cups brown or white rice, cooked Directions Place chicken in 1 cup gunpowder tea & marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours--up to 8 hours. Remove chicken from marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat oil in sauce pan. Add chicken, onion, garlic & ginger. Saute over medium high heat until chicken is white & onion is limp...about 5-8 minutes. Add sugar, 1/2 cup gunpowder tea and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add peas and bring back to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water. Add to pan, mixing well to thicken. Serve over brown or white rice.
 

Jasmine Tea for Two Souffle Recipe:
Jasmine Tea For Two Souffle' Submitted by: Phyllis Tattershall. [England] You will need to assemble; a tea pot and infuser for brewing. A quart size or larger. microwavable bowl and fork. A small glass or medal bowl and whisk 2 parfait glasses or Serving bowls Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes Serving Size: 2 Ingredients 2/3 cups Splenda (or granular sugar can be used) 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 cold egg (Separated) 2 teaspoons Jasmine Tea 2 cups boiling water 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Option shown; 4 sugar free round peppermint candy's (crushed coarsely) Directions Brew the tea in the 2 cups of boiling water. Remove the tea leaves and set aside tea. In microwaveable bowl place: Splenda, cornstarch and salt. Add the egg yolk and whisk until blended. Set aside. In small bowl place egg white and beat until stiff. Fold into the above mixture. Slowly blend the brewed tea into the mixture until smooth. Cook uncovered in microwave on Roast or Moderate setting for 4 to 6 minutes (or until the consistency of pudding) Check and stir regularly. Wait 5 minutes and pour into 2 parfait glasses. Top with the crushed candies and serve either warm or refrigerate and serve cold. (Whipped Cream or Caramel make delicious delicious topping choices)
 

ANOTHER BRILLIANT IDEA:
Is to combine: Our Earl Grey, or Jasmine tea and "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell ... from our "Book Shelf Two" page. Those two things, and some soft music- from Moonz Toonz!! AAAH! Now, that is truly "Mellow"!

A BRILLIANT IDEA:
Select one of the beautiful [tea filled] Tea Time page containers OR one of Tea For Two pages' Tea Keeps: Then, refill it, from one of their tea cartons or bags; as an Annual Gift...for yourself...or that friend, relative, employer, or whomever you wish to please!

THE SECRETS OF TEA:
For more information on the healing ability's of teas; go to the "Bookshelf One" page, and order "20,000 Secrets Of Tea". A fascinating book, complete with tea mixtures, that will aid the healing process. You might also like to look at the "Tea Party" Book!!!.... with More Bright ideas for tea partys and tea party recipes too!! There are SIX Tea Books, on "BOOKSHELF ONE"!
 

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON TEA:
Diabetics and people interested in lowering cholesterol levels take heart! Recent U.S.D.A. reports demonstrate that extracts of Cinnamon increase insulin activity, enhancing the breakdown of glucose and improving blood sugar concentrations. Daily Cinnamon consumption may lead to dramatic reductions in blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides by as much as twenty percent. When added to the time-honored value of Cinnamon as an antiseptic, astringent and stimulant that will also relieve nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. Also: Darjeeling tea is a Green tea. So the many health benefits of green tea, apply too.
 

The most popular drink on earth, after water, is tea. That's right, tea, and with good reason. The health benefits of tea are well documented and the flavors, variety, and styles of tea are as varied as the countries and cultures where it is found.

You can never get a cup of tea large enough, or a book long enough to suit me!!"
Quote from: C.S.Lewis...author of the "Chronicles of Narnia"