A tea dessert

Bouquet of Prunes:
4 cups boiling water
2 tbs spice tea
1 pound of large prunes
1 tsp dried orange peel

1 inch piece cinnamon stick

1/2 cup sugar
TO MAKE TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tbs brown sugar
1/2 tsp orange peel
pour boiling water over spice tea.  Let steep 5 minutes. Wash prunes. Strain tea over prunes. Let soak overnight. Pour prunes and tea into sauce pan; add orange peel, cinnamon and sugar. Simmer gently 25 to 20 minutes or until prunes are tender. Chill; combine sour cream brown sugar and orange peel; spoon onto chilled purnes.

TEA TIME AGAIN

Ceylon Black Tea is a fully fermented tea grown at high elevations on the Island of Cylon. Here again the careful selection of top quality leaf conined with the skillful processes of fermentation and firing yield anoth superb tea for you enjoyment. Its aromatic heartiness has made it a favorite of the American palate. I found a great tea drink this weekend check it out is made by a small company called Sweet Leaf, run by 2 brothers. I loved the mint/honey and the "sweet" story that was printed on the label.

What do you know about tea?

Next on the list is Orange Pekoe and Pekoe. This is a blend of the very finest, fully fermented teas.  This blend is designed to give you a full-bodied, hearty brew, equally good at breakfast,luncheon or dinner. The name orange pekoe and pekoe are descriptive terms, referring to the leaf style rather than the flavor. Orange Pekoe leaf is long thin and tightly twisted.  The "Pekoe" leaf is small usually round and tightly rolled.  The term "Pekoe" pronounced Peck-o originated from the Chinese "pai-hao" meaning white hair, probably because of the light colored down like hair appearing on the early young leaves of the tea plant  The "Orange" probably originated from the orange colored tips of the leaves used in the manufacturing of this particular syle of tea.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT TEA?

Lets start with DARJEELING!
Darjeeling Black tea derives its name from the Darjeeling District of Northern India, high in the Himalayan Mountain Range,where this tea is grown.  The characteristic climate prevailing at these high altitudes are perfect for the growth and production of a truly mellow and rare tea.
The growth cycle of the tea plant is a very short period (2-3 weeks).

Darjeeling is a fully fermented tea. The process of fermentation is mechanically induced and very carefully controlled. This controlled process of fermentation, is a combination of firing and then  careful selection of top quality leaf that gives the delightful bouquet and distinct winey flavor to Darjeeling tea!