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Category Archives: Your next cup of tea

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Flu Season: Keep Calm and Keep Sipping

February 24, 2018by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

Been there, done that – the flu has hit me this season and I’m on my way to recovery. No secret that when sick, you need lots and lots of […]

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Your next cup of tea

Sipping Japanese tea in Little Venice (aka Colmar)

September 30, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

If you don’t know yet that France has its own Venice, I suggest you pay a visit – it’s almost as pretty and it’s not so far away! It was […]

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France, The place to be, Your next cup of tea
Cuppa with a view in Dinant

Afternoon Cuppa With a View in Dinant

August 10, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

There’s nothing better than a nice cuppa after a full day… even better when it’s with a great view! A cute town in the south of Belgium, Dinant is often […]

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Belgium, The place to be, Your next cup of tea

Home Alone or the Matcha Hour

June 25, 2017by ilonacavalcante 1 Comment

My first matcha cup happened to be in a Parisian tea shop four years ago. Although made professionally, it didn’t leave me captivated then. Four years later I think I […]

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Myth buster, Your next cup of tea

Tea time in a 16th-century castle

May 7, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

France is appreciated for its gastronomic food, best wines and impressive castles. Whatever they do, they do it with style too (most of the time). The highlight of my trip […]

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France, The place to be, Your next cup of tea

The Classic of the Classics: Mister Earl Grey

April 23, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

Having tried many teas, it’s a true challenge to reply to a question “What is your favourite?”. But Earl Grey – scented black tea – undoubtedly, must be on the […]

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Azerbaijan, Other countries, Your next cup of tea

Organic Tea Collection from English Tea Shop

March 26, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

I can feel it – spring is here. Even more so with this colourful collection of premium organic teas that smell so much like spring! Let’s get a glimpse of […]

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Tea shopping, UK, Your next cup of tea

Ceylon: The Cup That Cheers!

March 11, 2017by ilonacavalcante 1 Comment

Ceylon black tea is one of the classics. I remember drinking it when I was still living with my parents. Once known for coffee, Sri Lanka has become one of […]

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Sri Lanka, Your next cup of tea

From Mexico with love and cinnamon!

January 29, 2017by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

Yes, Mexicans drink tea. A country well known for its tequila and mezcal also drinks hot beverages. Among most common teas are chamomile, lemon and cinnamon. This post is about […]

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Mexico, Other countries, Your next cup of tea

A bit of Greece in a cup

November 6, 2016by ilonacavalcante Leave a comment

When my Greek friend handed me a package of herbs, he said it instantly brought back childhood memories of his grandma preparing him this Greek mountain tea. Dried flowers and its […]

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Greece, Your next cup of tea

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Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour
Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour
Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour in London
Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour in London
Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour
Afternoon tea time at the Original Maids of Honour
Stop by at L'Essence du The in Colmar for a cup of tea
Stop by at L’Essence du The in Colmar for a cup of tea
Cinnamon tea is popular in Mexico
Cinnamon tea is popular in Mexico
Chinese oolong tea ceremony in Vilnius
Chinese oolong tea ceremony in Vilnius
The collection of organic teas from English Tea Shop
The collection of organic teas from English Tea Shop
Baking with matcha tea
Baking with matcha tea
Ingredients for a matcha cake
Ingredients for a matcha cake
Tea time in the French castle Château de Chenonceau
Tea time in the French castle Château de Chenonceau
Ceylon fruit teas from Sri Lanka
Ceylon fruit teas from Sri Lanka
Cuppa with a view in Dinant
Cuppa with a view in Dinant
Preparing Matcha latte
Preparing Matcha latte
Photo shooting in a tea shop in Namur
Photo shooting in a tea shop in Namur
Earl Grey from Azerbaijan
Earl Grey from Azerbaijan

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