Ok, so I'm a little early to be treating myself this way, but I'm SO in the Valentine mood. I just couldn't wait. And I've been working so hard, I needed a little break and a bit of chocolate. No fancy recipe here today (that'll come tomorrow!), just some photos I wanted to share of my special rose-tea-chocolate afternoon treat.
First, I baked some Wally-Mari-Brownies (that's brownies with walnuts and marascino cherries inside).
I just used a brownie mix, and these cute little heart-shaped tins I found in the baking aisle.
Added some chocolate kisses to the plate because ... well... you can never have too much chocolate.
The perfect complement to go with the brownies: Rosebud Gong Fu tea, which just arrived from JingTeas.com.
This is the perfect tea. I lovelovelove it. Lightly scented/flavored, and there are tiny little rosebuds right in the tea. It's a treat for all the senses. Pretty to look at, wonderful smell, the taste is perfect, and the little afterbreath of roses is delightful.
And of course, the only possible china to use was my gold-rimmed roses cup and plate.
Sadly, now I have to get back to work. *sigh*
Lovely little roses and chocolates makes the tea party interesting for valentine.
It is a nice idea too.
Pushpam
Coimbatore
Posted by: Payasam | May 06, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Very interesting gourmet shots. Thanx for idea.R.
Posted by: riki | April 01, 2007 at 05:41 AM
This looks so pretty! My seven year old daughter has been wanting to have a special tea party for a couple of her friends, and I think we might just adapt some of your ideas here. Thanks!
Posted by: Cathy | March 05, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Such beautiful photos. Thank you! I just got a tin of loose-leaf rose tea from republic of tea. It is also quite nice!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 13, 2007 at 02:53 PM
This blog is just awesome..I love tea and you've been doing a great job with it. The Valentine's Day special is really romantic.Do peep into my blog and lemme know how you like it!!
Posted by: Jessica | February 09, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Thanks Nik! :)) Sometimes I just need to make myself a pretty treat and use the pretty china. It pleases my inner tea party lady.
Posted by: Christine | February 09, 2007 at 05:28 AM
This is beautiful!
Posted by: aka Nik | February 09, 2007 at 12:12 AM