tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66684369063477061362024-03-18T20:17:30.136-07:00From the Garden To the Tea CupCaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-72398236882879880922012-11-19T13:48:00.000-08:002012-11-19T13:48:34.521-08:00The Gift That Keeps On Giving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Teas' Tea of the Month Club is the perfect gift for any tea
connoisseur or those who are new to tea. We currently offer 3
memberships—12 month, 6 month or 3 month.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With
your membership you will be enjoying CaryTown Teas classics, unique
harvests and alluring blends that are hand crafted exclusively
for <a href="http://www.carytownteas.com/store/tea/Store/tabid/198/List/1/CategoryID/14/Level/1/Default.aspx">World
Tea of The Month Club</a> members! Each month, 2-3 ounces
(approximately 20-30 servings) of 3 carefully selected teas will be
shipped to your door. The teas are seasonally selected and will
alternate each month.</span></span></div>
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CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-26279677926024832812012-07-20T10:31:00.000-07:002012-07-20T10:31:29.338-07:00Summer Hibiscus Sparkler<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hibiscus Tea Simple Syrup:<br />1/2 cup agave or honey<br />1 cup water<br />4 heaping teaspoons<a href="http://carytownteas.com/store/Store/tabid/198/CategoryID/8/List/1/Level/1/ProductID/209/Default.aspx?txtSearch=sabdariffa+hibiscus"> Sabdariffa Hibiscus</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer Hibiscus Sparkler:<br />2 tablespoons Hibiscus Tea Simple Syrup<br />4 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine<br />Raspberries or lemon twist, if desired</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. To make Hibiscus Tea Simple Syrup, mix agave and water in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to almost boiling over medium heat, stirring until agave dissolves. Remove from heat. Add Hibiscus; steep 10 minutes. Remove Hibiscus ( using a tea infuser or filtering into a seperate vessel); set aside 1 hour to cool. Transfer to a storage container. Cover container, and refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes 1 1/2 cups.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. To make cocktail, add 2 tablespoons simple syrup to a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with raspberries or lemon twist.</span></div>
</div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-57652851399841140092012-06-08T12:44:00.000-07:002012-06-08T12:44:35.957-07:00Real Men Drink Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Smooth and clean with a powerful smoky scent. Traditionally dried with smoke from burning pine root.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many China teas have a subtle toasty note, but Lapsang Souchong has a dominating smoky flavor. Legend has it that the smoking process was discovered by accident. During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through a village camped out in its tea factory, which was filled with</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the soldiers left and the workers were able to return, there was not enough time to dry the tea the customary way. So they lit open fires of pine wood to hasten the drying. Upon taking the tea to market, to their surprise the new tea created a sensation. Today, Lapsang Souchong is first withered over pine root fires, then panfried, rolled and oxidized. The leaves are then placed in bamboo baskets and hung on wooden racks over smoking pine fires to dry and absorb the smoke. The result is a powerfully smoky aroma coupled with a sweet and mild taste.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">This is my favorite all time tea, it is comparable to a single malt scotch and appeals to scotch drinkers as well.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Don't drink tea? Well your in luck! Lapsang Souchong makes a wonderful rub for meat and makes a nice touch to any BBQ.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The boldest and darkest of the green teas, makes a great iced tea and is wonderful to infuse with vodka! Yes, I said vodka. Steep the tea loose in vodka for about an hour or two and then strain into a bottle, makes a great green tea vodka soda.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://carytownteas.com/store/Store/tabid/198/List/1/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx">PUERH</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Puerh tea is an aged tea that is amazing at lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol while raising HDL (good) cholesterol. Great for those men that love their red meat. Because it is aged the tannin content is extremely low making it a very smooth, earthy tea. You can drink it hot or cold and it also makes a good rub for lamb.</span></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-85921209004239713102012-05-19T11:37:00.000-07:002012-05-19T11:37:41.842-07:00Peachy Keen !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">- 1 oz.<a href="http://www.carytownteas.com/store/tea/Store/tabid/198/CategoryID/4/List/1/Level/1/ProductID/35/Default.aspx">White Peach Blossom</a> iced tea</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">Fill glass with ingredients, shake, and strain over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with mint sprig.</span></div>
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Pour into a shaker full of ice, and add 2 shots of vodka or gin. Shake shake shake. Pour into a martini glass - garnish with seasonal fruit if you like.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;line-height: 0.17in; "> <span >If it's too strong, top up with a little sparkling water.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;line-height: 0.17in; "> <span >Happy Paddy's Day !!!</span></p></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-23662050024199449082012-01-18T14:17:00.000-08:002012-01-18T14:25:24.047-08:00Dont Forget To Book Your Spot !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDu6h6pj0IQ7H-ZFlJqSPU3cHc6a8qnnUtCGzpm4puLhK_kzaJMwOjkWs3WLWRlRU5nZzM1NjZ96oPnfRWW7gGUNwIJFZrmTFuF2PGiRlJUo5r4wm2UkS50cbdTkeJ6MSoegW79T43bM/s1600/tea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDu6h6pj0IQ7H-ZFlJqSPU3cHc6a8qnnUtCGzpm4puLhK_kzaJMwOjkWs3WLWRlRU5nZzM1NjZ96oPnfRWW7gGUNwIJFZrmTFuF2PGiRlJUo5r4wm2UkS50cbdTkeJ6MSoegW79T43bM/s400/tea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699101691336111586" /></a><br /><br /><span >We only have a few spots left, reserve yours before its too late!!</span>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-88683109248435777802012-01-14T13:06:00.000-08:002012-01-14T14:22:42.750-08:00Mother Daughter Tea and Tasting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVDwdPKRqKNObO8FKB21tY_KMWw9NNmF-PoBBwKWY9GWW5iF0F_Z_Fuuk7KjXwUovKZEzuzgY1WvxOtlBWBJNi5S5Q724qIrlIF9MJgPT6rciuQSfyXpqiSOyGTyTMYRj3mM2ThWqMvn8/s1600/tea-vogue-1936.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVDwdPKRqKNObO8FKB21tY_KMWw9NNmF-PoBBwKWY9GWW5iF0F_Z_Fuuk7KjXwUovKZEzuzgY1WvxOtlBWBJNi5S5Q724qIrlIF9MJgPT6rciuQSfyXpqiSOyGTyTMYRj3mM2ThWqMvn8/s400/tea-vogue-1936.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697616630567548242" /></a><br /><span ><b><i>" Soon to Become a True Richmond Tradition"</i></b></span><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>Presented by CaryTown Teas & Green Monkey Catering</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Lisa Granger, Professional Chef- Green Monkey Catering</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Patricia Guillouard Adams, Master Tea Blender- CaryTown Teas</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>Where; The Elgant Glave Kocen Gallery (www.glavekocengallery.com)</b></span></div><div><span ><b>1620 West Main Street, Richmond VA 23220</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>When; Saturday, February 11, 2012</b></span></div><div><span ><b>3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the afternoon</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>Enjoy this monthly event with the regional teas paired with the tastings of delicacies from around the world. The February event features loving teas, paired and complimented with a delightful tasting menu.</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; "><i><span >Tasting Menu</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; "><i><span ><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Grand Marnier Infused Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Heart Shaped Strawberry Basil Scones w/Strawberry Cream</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>English Tea Sandwiches</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Cheddar Cheese Straws and Fruit</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Goat Cheese Chocolate Truffles</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><i>Teas</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Black Rose</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Chocolate Lovers</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Plum Oolong</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><b>Mother's Bouquet</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>Make your reservations by calling 804.740.6659 Seating is limited to 35.</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Reservations are $15 per person for children and adults(3 or more tickets are$13 per person).</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Reservations are accepted until Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at noon or until seating capacity is reached.</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-39643731282935322852011-12-03T07:02:00.000-08:002012-11-19T13:19:08.099-08:00Celebrate the Holidays with CaryTown Teas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_KI0n_nWhVxaiXn3YlexSym8xrf3uw5xIku5CU_zOF0EOgoifwCP4jxmkk4eLCaSg9tQ0XgWlW_eZFcDEACLRJ5YTR9Ml_K54IKNbiA71WYUNLVrgqmkVKrBGR4QO-1ZbWUQo5Bj2MI/s1600/DSC00822.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682006602210333234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_KI0n_nWhVxaiXn3YlexSym8xrf3uw5xIku5CU_zOF0EOgoifwCP4jxmkk4eLCaSg9tQ0XgWlW_eZFcDEACLRJ5YTR9Ml_K54IKNbiA71WYUNLVrgqmkVKrBGR4QO-1ZbWUQo5Bj2MI/s400/DSC00822.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 350px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 243px;" /></a><br />
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gift certificates</div>
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tea of the month club memberships</div>
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CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-17827896839933123292011-09-25T10:25:00.000-07:002011-09-25T11:12:16.639-07:00Yerba Mate + Bike Ride = AWESOME !!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJfaN9qh4RXi875JPun7yj98WuDttv15ml91iZoc_4sqzbibINEPjSBZI_q3W6-WogGaaKbZtdyZg0WTiT_xRf9ZVRwCxyK6w0Lli4UynOrS7hgFQSyf3ayIZYq9g229sXvDiZVOFoAU/s1600/273579_1168035543_230381264_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJfaN9qh4RXi875JPun7yj98WuDttv15ml91iZoc_4sqzbibINEPjSBZI_q3W6-WogGaaKbZtdyZg0WTiT_xRf9ZVRwCxyK6w0Lli4UynOrS7hgFQSyf3ayIZYq9g229sXvDiZVOFoAU/s400/273579_1168035543_230381264_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656351744171054418" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" > I was recently up in the D.C. area to visit some friends and I had the pleasure of bringing my bike along. I lived up there years ago and am kicking myself in the face for never using the <a href="http://www.nvrpa.org/park/w_od_railroad">W&OD trail</a> . I never knew that northern Virginia had such a pretty hidden treasure.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > I spent a lot of time on the trail and there are so many things that I love about it but I have to say my favorite memory is this picture. I stopped under a tree that was right next to these three guys and had a Yerba Mate stop. While they were busy trying to eat my bike I revved up my energy for the next part of my ride.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > In remembrance of that awesome day, We are doing a September special. When you buy a <a href="http://carytownteas.com/store/Store/tabid/198/CategoryID/9/List/1/Level/1/ProductID/179/Default.aspx">Hand Carved Diamond Yerba Mate Set</a> at the discounted price of $50 you will get 2 FREE ounces of both the <a href="http://carytownteas.com/store/Store/tabid/198/CategoryID/7/List/1/Level/1/ProductID/137/Default.aspx">Roasted Lemongrass Yerba Mate</a> and the<a href="http://carytownteas.com/store/Store/tabid/198/CategoryID/7/List/1/Level/1/ProductID/137/Default.aspx"> Tupa Yerba Mate</a> !!! Also, if you have the chance, I really recommend you check out the trail. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></div></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-31538009783208960512011-09-12T09:18:00.000-07:002011-09-12T09:30:25.763-07:00We're BAAAAaaaaaack !!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4UVOJ-3WBZD1fetKGv0lzeFiF2E2XTDujvFvXOiJhcllj3XWt30jQNPupLfjycLoRl7qy4BdFjAPg5gWeX7NvV69znVyUY0IcILbWJz8qWY0-LkLSX03-2Mc2AXGk-RXHS8fod7qL9c/s1600/tea-vogue-1936.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4UVOJ-3WBZD1fetKGv0lzeFiF2E2XTDujvFvXOiJhcllj3XWt30jQNPupLfjycLoRl7qy4BdFjAPg5gWeX7NvV69znVyUY0IcILbWJz8qWY0-LkLSX03-2Mc2AXGk-RXHS8fod7qL9c/s400/tea-vogue-1936.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510950175911890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And we have a whole shop full of freshly blended teas for you. PLum Oolong and Cranberry Autumn are back for the season, dont miss out!!!!</div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-13226742618508589842011-08-11T12:42:00.000-07:002011-08-11T13:26:50.806-07:00OFF TO THE FARMS !!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwluDEVsQhmoccwh2dbYAg0dPhpFtr1VK8hs2VffYP5dqKCd_XVU5mHPoi8bi2G01lBh02bCWOoH1Q1xHci9oDQGBPyvIW-bHXcS8G7Xvnienup8sVgf-KJPmXT-g9bLFIaOn9eNbJ0ns/s1600/PeppermintPlants.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwluDEVsQhmoccwh2dbYAg0dPhpFtr1VK8hs2VffYP5dqKCd_XVU5mHPoi8bi2G01lBh02bCWOoH1Q1xHci9oDQGBPyvIW-bHXcS8G7Xvnienup8sVgf-KJPmXT-g9bLFIaOn9eNbJ0ns/s400/PeppermintPlants.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639686762349232082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Just a reminder, Patricia and I will be closing the shop from <b>August 20th to September 6th</b>. We will be visiting some of our various herb farms on the west coast.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If there are any teas that you are running low on now is the time to come snatch them up !! We dont want anyone to run out of tea while we are gone ( we know how much that sucks).</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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We will be visiting some of our herb farms out west...soooo if you are getting low on tea then you might want to come by and stock up!!</div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-19283565174208467602011-06-02T10:33:00.000-07:002011-06-02T13:43:35.732-07:00JUNE = NATIONAL ICED TEA MONTH<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4RPV2VoZb9hWRotINY3LTyM7grx_0c0zxE5x2nHekY6uXuCRDd2IZiVLkETr-j7kI8qOn67vPszj5gDOdlZL_S1J_iMx1W328Ph5H6IRnx_7NpZpG9cfFgDCrleLymWSII6i92cEwlo/s1600/1904-world-fair.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4RPV2VoZb9hWRotINY3LTyM7grx_0c0zxE5x2nHekY6uXuCRDd2IZiVLkETr-j7kI8qOn67vPszj5gDOdlZL_S1J_iMx1W328Ph5H6IRnx_7NpZpG9cfFgDCrleLymWSII6i92cEwlo/s400/1904-world-fair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613725569943090626" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">It all began on a hot summer day in June 1904, in a city on the banks of the Mississippi River. It was the Worlds Fair and exhibitors throughout the grounds were working to attract fair goers to their booths and ultimately promote their ideas or products. Among them was Englishman Richard Blechynden, representing Indian tea growers; he was overseeing one of the opulent pavilions. Decorated in the finest silks, and staffed by Indian men dressed in traditional garb, who were all meticulously trained in proper tea service, Richard anxiously awaited the opportunity to introduce the finest black teas India had to offer to the crowd of fair goers. The U.S. tea market was dominated by China and believe it or not, green tea was the best seller in the Midwest.<br /><br />When a heat wave hit St. Louis, Blechynden’s hopes for a successful tea party were dashed. Absolutely no one was lining up to sip hot tea in the sweltering heat and pavilion remained empty.<br /><br />While contemplating what to do next, Blechynden noticed an ice delivery at a nearby food stand and the idea struck him! He purchased several blocks of ice, borrowed ice picks and put the well dressed staffers to work chipping away and filling glasses, first with ice, and then with brewed tea. The tea was a hit! Cold and refreshing was a sure fire winner on the hot, humid summer days, and crowds lined up to get a taste and cool off. India had finally made a dent in the U.S. tea market and iced tea clearly became the tea of choice for Americans; now 85% of the tea consumed in the US is served over ice.</span>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-15114919538363970832011-05-20T13:06:00.000-07:002011-05-20T13:08:58.445-07:00Drink Recipe: Spiced Rooibos Punch<p align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2"><strong><span ><span ><span style="font-size: 15pt"><span style="font-style: normal"><u><b>Spiced Rooibos Punch</b></u></span></span></span></span></strong><span ><span ><span style="font-size: 15pt"><span style="font-style: normal"><u><b> </b></u></span></span></span></span><span ><span ><span ><span style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight: normal"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><br /></p> <p align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2"><span ><span ><span ><span style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight: normal">Yields 35 cups of punch<br /><br />If you do not have fresh, juicy oranges and lemons, use frozen lemon juice (defrosted) and a not-from-concentrate orange juice in a carton. The Rooibos can be placed in a teaball (metal or plastic infuser) or use teabags so you do not have to strain it out after brewing.<br /><br />1 teaspoon whole cloves<br />2 cinnamon whole sticks<br />6 quarts cold water<br />5 teaspoons Rooibos<br />juice of 6 oranges<br />juice of 3 lemons<br />2 cups pineapple juice<br />3 cups sugar or alternative sweetener, approximate</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2"><br /></p> <p align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2"><span ><span ><span ><span style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight: normal">(needless to say, use </span></span></span></span><span ><span ><i><span style="font-weight: normal">organic</span></i></span></span><span ><span ><span style="font-style: normal"><span style="font-weight: normal"> ingredients)<br /><br />Place the spices in a cheesecloth or tea-infusion bag, and the Rooibos into a separate bag if using loose. Add both to the water and bring to a boil. Let stand five minutes, then remove the two bags and discard. Stir in the three fruit juices, then the sugar or other sweetener, adjusting to taste. Can be served hot or chilled. </span></span></span></span> </span> </p><p> </p><br /><p style="WIDOWS: 2; ORPHANS: 2; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; "><u><br /></u></span></span></p><br /><p style="WIDOWS: 2; ORPHANS: 2; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></p>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-8019426627780382082011-04-22T10:26:00.000-07:002011-04-22T10:30:17.497-07:00Just Ducking Around<div style="text-align: center;">Really excited about these floating infusers, they came in yesterday and are definitely going in some Easter baskets..</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3N-QgkAyWJtx0UlhmhyW9l8y7KJJG73ySoPvIH_gY9dsa5NhitTrRU-0qwkWYXgZSGqAiTNd-2wYmzH94RubJLizIDT7jeiagoqkBp_6LH5hMzGZ3V2unYn6A_a2leOkOFlhl8A7tZ8/s1600/DSC00727.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3N-QgkAyWJtx0UlhmhyW9l8y7KJJG73ySoPvIH_gY9dsa5NhitTrRU-0qwkWYXgZSGqAiTNd-2wYmzH94RubJLizIDT7jeiagoqkBp_6LH5hMzGZ3V2unYn6A_a2leOkOFlhl8A7tZ8/s400/DSC00727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598461300342274322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sVvClDN9QHuPJ0jomPahy2ZqIZDK0sdNh-yVJlNfDDgcjICWTGpQ4YAEDnDlHqGK0cHYrmuQj9kYW9xxitpZFH0LR76ncAIbej34b0akhQLOHjNIV-eBq_jY4-0VQ1IV55voufi8zJA/s1600/DSC00726.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sVvClDN9QHuPJ0jomPahy2ZqIZDK0sdNh-yVJlNfDDgcjICWTGpQ4YAEDnDlHqGK0cHYrmuQj9kYW9xxitpZFH0LR76ncAIbej34b0akhQLOHjNIV-eBq_jY4-0VQ1IV55voufi8zJA/s400/DSC00726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598461298445228434" /></a>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-13329475802320858242011-03-10T14:06:00.000-08:002011-05-10T11:28:27.395-07:00By the White Moonlight<div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHOIoeNuIwWQQy9sAAisCCRraeFkdcH0iUsFZDmGniewYSkA3sx5UaRDTGInDkohO-CLdVEQOegpxNdWJufzg7qTr-Gc0Fi_9lS12wGgS0ZvVhVFFQ-7jxbusIyrNAqlK2qgr52ILPOU/s1600/DSC00725.JPG" style="font-size: small; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHOIoeNuIwWQQy9sAAisCCRraeFkdcH0iUsFZDmGniewYSkA3sx5UaRDTGInDkohO-CLdVEQOegpxNdWJufzg7qTr-Gc0Fi_9lS12wGgS0ZvVhVFFQ-7jxbusIyrNAqlK2qgr52ILPOU/s400/DSC00725.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605151936155213858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Moonlight White</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Moonlight White is made with minimal processing, relying mainly on natura withering. Due to drought conditions this year, the fresh tea leaves had less moisture and during processing, the tea dried at a faster rate, so this lot seems a bit less oxidized and has a noticeably fresher edge to it. Still, this tea has a distinctive fruity, melon, honey and a bit flowery character. It has a truly unique character of ancient cultivated assamica with specific fruity, honey and brisk character that differs from the more savory Fuding white teas. Prepare like white tea or try infusing more leaf, a gaiwan and prepare using the gong fu cha method, similar to making puerh. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is the first time I have ever seen a white tea fly of the shelf this fast. Truly an amazing tea.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><h1 align="center"><p align="center" style="line-height: 0.17in; widows: 2; font-style: normal; orphans: 2; margin-bottom: 0in; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 0.17in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "><u><br /></u></p><p></p></h1></span></div></span></span>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-48008342651076155132011-02-23T11:03:00.000-08:002011-02-23T11:12:54.057-08:00"Tea Time" Mail Art Is Here Again !!Patricia and I want to say thank you to all of you who sent us those wonderful pieces! And of course a H-U-G-E THANK YOU to Mim for putting the <a href="http://teatimemailart.blogspot.com/">"Tea Time"</a>mail art call out there. There are so many wonderful pieces!!!CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-9268027876579192482011-02-22T11:19:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:27:01.213-08:00We are Going Home !Its been close to half a year and we are <i>FINALLY</i> going home !! We are hoping to be back in the shop at 24 S. Nansemond st. by the 1st of March. Here are a few pictures of what it looks like now.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghySp8Z5OR6LK45CXnztZhIi3c9nLV6TQhfBiQTp9SPRyZF5FYSqMt9pdaXQoyG-OVa2GKC-0jONdbiEXaXrRxfAHEH9stmzLpQUQfY2Iyy0W0U-6kGNXycwttpsOhxZBvwCWw3UAecJA/s1600/DSC00560.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghySp8Z5OR6LK45CXnztZhIi3c9nLV6TQhfBiQTp9SPRyZF5FYSqMt9pdaXQoyG-OVa2GKC-0jONdbiEXaXrRxfAHEH9stmzLpQUQfY2Iyy0W0U-6kGNXycwttpsOhxZBvwCWw3UAecJA/s400/DSC00560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576597545699398418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoRJcut50fIzdW4Fi6b87wdh2A4CAjfE5J1Ovw3GWp9gijChZlnYmauqIXM8zmuujYO53XB49XMgGK0X3hEW2RGRuXgaDQF8fM2lWsQzGmZPbaa1Hp__Y5_NQvpDjpmkY7OK0T28AJaU/s1600/DSC00561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoRJcut50fIzdW4Fi6b87wdh2A4CAjfE5J1Ovw3GWp9gijChZlnYmauqIXM8zmuujYO53XB49XMgGK0X3hEW2RGRuXgaDQF8fM2lWsQzGmZPbaa1Hp__Y5_NQvpDjpmkY7OK0T28AJaU/s400/DSC00561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576597545718677154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJCrNKUIhq6d4HJoFaMt-CSmuXAXjQqRwgkm3-KTJ7KBYSxEpJxs2snRwEsX36SFTbDHUgJC9cYItRmQt5MVexb2YSpE86Ur_UXs4u0r33VI3YnW_S5r_FOMSFCLqSZfZvIZFhSJ6ViI/s1600/New+Shop+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJCrNKUIhq6d4HJoFaMt-CSmuXAXjQqRwgkm3-KTJ7KBYSxEpJxs2snRwEsX36SFTbDHUgJC9cYItRmQt5MVexb2YSpE86Ur_UXs4u0r33VI3YnW_S5r_FOMSFCLqSZfZvIZFhSJ6ViI/s400/New+Shop+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576597538337150082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BXqxPe6JDxbCu1pqTEJ17Ylm4M8fgN0jvxxGpt-xJnYvsZqGnMT-nNOF8yW3sGYuhxrgdx9N4Y2m-Hrhb8P8gD5g5pA4OlaZ_6A1F_cxZ7dgPgsqSQqQnz3lZBAwjko9PIIpIahatco/s1600/DSC00561.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXVG2437Qrrh45rgZyDLNt9IcWaf_LuTa3MvWzYCyemX4J5ABHrCGpDpcDbbv_VImfMgWddUCIh4kmoLVG_w5fR-Shx538dD8oa2M_NvMDwJ_rTMPg8ujBwVf12GDWrpiCatWt6rXIko/s1600/DSC00560.JPG"><br /></a>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-25292100673481640072010-11-18T12:54:00.000-08:002010-11-18T14:14:03.143-08:00" Crossed Eyes & Dotted Teas "<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; ">Here are some pictures of Richmond's FIRST optical / tea shop !!!!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Come check us out, our holiday hours are 10-7 Mon thru Sat & 12-5 Sunday.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">3506 W. Cary ( 2 doors down to the left on the other side of Burgers & Fries) </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-qSkiJ98rA6lu6xx93Qb6yWyObL54LrohDGaMr7XhcAB2Q_x3il-LiNMVFSW2w_1fcLDe9FSMnDwInhqGYsPyIZrtmVDify3Q22OEswYgH4z3Zvg5swJHTWEU9CmIldRuhbRhKMZYSE/s1600/DSC00409.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-qSkiJ98rA6lu6xx93Qb6yWyObL54LrohDGaMr7XhcAB2Q_x3il-LiNMVFSW2w_1fcLDe9FSMnDwInhqGYsPyIZrtmVDify3Q22OEswYgH4z3Zvg5swJHTWEU9CmIldRuhbRhKMZYSE/s320/DSC00409.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541000981038924066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We are getting our signs in tomorrow, for now there is just a sign for Carytown Optical but we ARE here!!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIb7W6qb5y7gcIniQ-yO56kjXG5MJ638lcDJcdGxxsbV2GwmbJ8HnuQMQPgaJlGYTl0G7l9tJPlzf_3oAEwkic59AdUjdLzjTOfuISr5Myid7evFJwTWEP3zig1YX7UXsllKaU88gsi68/s1600/DSC00399-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIb7W6qb5y7gcIniQ-yO56kjXG5MJ638lcDJcdGxxsbV2GwmbJ8HnuQMQPgaJlGYTl0G7l9tJPlzf_3oAEwkic59AdUjdLzjTOfuISr5Myid7evFJwTWEP3zig1YX7UXsllKaU88gsi68/s320/DSC00399-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541000954029605378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A view from the window.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj122z5h0N0KJOFhLQaBIqULiLd_s46NQyRBWUAw-4Xqj2VvID8p0teLzNTno7ktZkXYN3JwcCiHJ7jnqbWsZoKlq-rhioGVnF6KTs7ORHAg6e6RSuZhiHBoMqwspL9vyI5tybPqYvItB0/s1600/DSC00401.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj122z5h0N0KJOFhLQaBIqULiLd_s46NQyRBWUAw-4Xqj2VvID8p0teLzNTno7ktZkXYN3JwcCiHJ7jnqbWsZoKlq-rhioGVnF6KTs7ORHAg6e6RSuZhiHBoMqwspL9vyI5tybPqYvItB0/s320/DSC00401.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541000949598557522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Changing some bulbs to brighten the space up.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0627XdP-pRb7YFNTQ80Ym04dp_xzvGJeUmwqlTXP_BCEs8YOp3i0_BSreFUeVK087Wz5rU-CQWWVQq1DZZ6M9mxDjpC1MFeFKAlfftj1XCSdgwLGohPyYUdEMmrjmB9hTw0e2whMcDhM/s1600/DSC00402.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0627XdP-pRb7YFNTQ80Ym04dp_xzvGJeUmwqlTXP_BCEs8YOp3i0_BSreFUeVK087Wz5rU-CQWWVQq1DZZ6M9mxDjpC1MFeFKAlfftj1XCSdgwLGohPyYUdEMmrjmB9hTw0e2whMcDhM/s320/DSC00402.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541000939756382962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Doing what we can to spice up a drab building.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOu0QAoaVjkaD_yjwgN-wE3Ge2Z3GQiEp-C42XXSwDkLIHF1MtsCWm1dIQjHb5Mhslyl-Q6yA5h4x0BOQqtEVyuHWqFSVoskt0DFFR_4EqumkAnBZrIUscn9OqQApVI5Uimwjq-SoTXWY/s1600/DSC00404.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOu0QAoaVjkaD_yjwgN-wE3Ge2Z3GQiEp-C42XXSwDkLIHF1MtsCWm1dIQjHb5Mhslyl-Q6yA5h4x0BOQqtEVyuHWqFSVoskt0DFFR_4EqumkAnBZrIUscn9OqQApVI5Uimwjq-SoTXWY/s320/DSC00404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540999298171524754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I actually really love the neon glasses, at night it gives everything a soft glow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhwoGvzAQ6a2_JouqB3qkXChlXqbQDxbvWPTMKooNPrUyl8JGRTmp738drZRY5nePP45HFJN3I9Dr-O33d2l950wNT80CTh4-El6ZGzT6Ml6WGkkJEVvw1Al55t6FRnmQGEwpyEhyphenhyphen_IE/s1600/DSC00408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhwoGvzAQ6a2_JouqB3qkXChlXqbQDxbvWPTMKooNPrUyl8JGRTmp738drZRY5nePP45HFJN3I9Dr-O33d2l950wNT80CTh4-El6ZGzT6Ml6WGkkJEVvw1Al55t6FRnmQGEwpyEhyphenhyphen_IE/s320/DSC00408.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540998783075034818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">New tea pots!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlceX_cQ8NxqL3mdXqHfX5saS4Qg34BhObOyJ5iEHF1gm1h40akb4l9C5YjcFSMkG0mPTb__95Wp3B2TdW5d-dZxjatUM05SRnZplGT5uZu8EojWd_26AiGmGGhyATvnGQPm26L2lf97o/s1600/DSC00413.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlceX_cQ8NxqL3mdXqHfX5saS4Qg34BhObOyJ5iEHF1gm1h40akb4l9C5YjcFSMkG0mPTb__95Wp3B2TdW5d-dZxjatUM05SRnZplGT5uZu8EojWd_26AiGmGGhyATvnGQPm26L2lf97o/s320/DSC00413.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540998765682289410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The optical shop is getting along pretty well, Cynthia is getting new inventory every day.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4jh8tpGdmR9enT7Sc6nTtxfo3clLb4OMZF5JNssoPs1TL0P3d8ileH3J6BiUu3rNucWobLOe7WEJsKRKathrCM5KuipA2GncVcL6WRNVwgcVr6scwyYmOTmp1n9trB0VrAURXgV6JD0/s1600/DSC00410.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4jh8tpGdmR9enT7Sc6nTtxfo3clLb4OMZF5JNssoPs1TL0P3d8ileH3J6BiUu3rNucWobLOe7WEJsKRKathrCM5KuipA2GncVcL6WRNVwgcVr6scwyYmOTmp1n9trB0VrAURXgV6JD0/s320/DSC00410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540998760634831602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Neon lips that were once in a "business of the night".....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoKiWe8pST4GJttOtpQFVlr43DX9qyW9ZDA0x9DIbUtjaI0sqOJqnQoEslSk0J3YsfrROJvmHJ4YaAwz5FTz9yyGwlX5wAVoeM76Z6wuxceAa-jGzna2OM3LxitZNzjRziTGn9tBn9tc/s1600/DSC00405.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoKiWe8pST4GJttOtpQFVlr43DX9qyW9ZDA0x9DIbUtjaI0sqOJqnQoEslSk0J3YsfrROJvmHJ4YaAwz5FTz9yyGwlX5wAVoeM76Z6wuxceAa-jGzna2OM3LxitZNzjRziTGn9tBn9tc/s320/DSC00405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540997580874307506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for the Tea Party/Fire Sale, awesome tea (duh), Designer frames for CHEAP and awesome local art and jewelry.........oh, and tea infused alcohol and wine!!!!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-30443275257974692962010-11-02T13:16:00.000-07:002010-11-02T14:05:16.098-07:00Fresh Off The Boat !!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtMHou8uju35Yhw5xuBcGdOMMJQZhCfO143BslkBXyHHlk1IOSP9HOdV0d0_jzQxmOP4o0mtA-K33kVIvWqVPD6LpZ3pCQ_Pg5bbJ71ydpcZsobYd-jY4Jxga1QpFgOxuHHfEwhR0-So/s1600/roasted+mate+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtMHou8uju35Yhw5xuBcGdOMMJQZhCfO143BslkBXyHHlk1IOSP9HOdV0d0_jzQxmOP4o0mtA-K33kVIvWqVPD6LpZ3pCQ_Pg5bbJ71ydpcZsobYd-jY4Jxga1QpFgOxuHHfEwhR0-So/s400/roasted+mate+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535059828975534450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXPwPdyEbLc4bEONo3G4RKGazl8jNQpXvxXc7vregnOrTqUiqSBP-Ez6nNMGVkuuDquQ6RP3sOKv1SdJ9uK792DS7xq085QF6-lD8QR2BwHiyBhuRSnuW376AW5zPfgEYSdMq5AFvXIc/s1600/carob+mint+mate+3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXPwPdyEbLc4bEONo3G4RKGazl8jNQpXvxXc7vregnOrTqUiqSBP-Ez6nNMGVkuuDquQ6RP3sOKv1SdJ9uK792DS7xq085QF6-lD8QR2BwHiyBhuRSnuW376AW5zPfgEYSdMq5AFvXIc/s400/carob+mint+mate+3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535059218494695042" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Just got in this morning and just finished blending...Yerba Mate !!! YAY!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now We Have..</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Raw Mate</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roasted Mate</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tupa Mate</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon Ginger Mate</div><div style="text-align: center;">Carob Mint Mate</div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-26462618357171153522010-10-26T09:58:00.000-07:002010-10-26T11:07:54.260-07:00IN STOCK NOW !!<div style="text-align: center;"> Today is the first official day that we are open in the temporary space (3506 w. cary st. / 2 doors down from the tea shop) with Carytown Optical. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> While we are here the hours will be...</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Tue-Sat : 1-7 </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sun-Mon : CLOSED</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our teas are trickling in so not everything is blended but if you let us know what you cant live without we will put that at the top of we are getting there!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is what we have </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>In Stock</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">BLACK</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"> </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Assam</div><div style="text-align: center;">Decaf Ceylon</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenya Milima</div><div style="text-align: center;">English Breakfast</div><div style="text-align: center;">Irish Breakfast</div><div style="text-align: center;">Palm Court</div><div style="text-align: center;">Richmond Blend</div><div style="text-align: center;">Supreme Breakfast</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apricot </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Black Rose</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Lover's</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Mint</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cranberry Autumn</div><div style="text-align: center;">Decaf Earl Grey</div><div style="text-align: center;">Earl Grey</div><div style="text-align: center;">Earl Grey Supreme</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ginger Peach</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hot Cinnamon Spice</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mango</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mistie's Blend</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paris</div><div style="text-align: center;">Patricia's Blend</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;">OOLONG</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wuyi Oolong</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><i>GREEN</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sencha</div><div style="text-align: center;">Decaf Sencha</div><div style="text-align: center;">IZU Matcha</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Dragon Pearl Jasmine </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>CHAI</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Masala Chai</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><i><b>ROOIBOS</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Peach Rooibos</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><i><b>TISANE (herbal)</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sabdariffa Hibiscus</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fire Ginseng</div><div style="text-align: center;">Strawberry Kiwi</div><div style="text-align: center;">Red Clover Blossoms</div><div style="text-align: center;">Peppermint</div><div style="text-align: center;">Egyptian Chamomile</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND DONT FORGET!! We have tea pots, infusers, mesh balls, etc...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-34629743556745471762010-10-14T06:05:00.000-07:002010-10-14T06:33:57.352-07:00The Aftermath...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUZeSMqi5omnTY7gXtKAT1ZZFLS6IKu4PwlOd86sObKLXTU_jbd3a3A17LM1y65na10ct-excc7FtiJPCRDaq1zGl0WEslHwaAPCN0yHcvVX7mIg9pq_D25jk9Cq4m_CYxvyuZeZNqVE/s1600/DSC02991.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUZeSMqi5omnTY7gXtKAT1ZZFLS6IKu4PwlOd86sObKLXTU_jbd3a3A17LM1y65na10ct-excc7FtiJPCRDaq1zGl0WEslHwaAPCN0yHcvVX7mIg9pq_D25jk9Cq4m_CYxvyuZeZNqVE/s400/DSC02991.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527890046796942642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOCXTGTHLfXnka7HhPgZPcbh0gjQuwDcGL13t49pPJHZ0vgFxexCj5OS0D1rYupKkhAuUaV4vdTsgj6lXI57HpfjXBxFtFYmBV1DsIp6hoeASAOqgXbuUiMROF9jrsBiQNsgZzFPbEEk/s1600/DSC02992.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOCXTGTHLfXnka7HhPgZPcbh0gjQuwDcGL13t49pPJHZ0vgFxexCj5OS0D1rYupKkhAuUaV4vdTsgj6lXI57HpfjXBxFtFYmBV1DsIp6hoeASAOqgXbuUiMROF9jrsBiQNsgZzFPbEEk/s400/DSC02992.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527890034855010098" /></a>Here are some of the pictures I took right after we got the go ahead to go back into the tea shop.<div><br /></div><div><br /><div>They really don't do it justice. It was too dark in the back of the shop to actually see any of the fire damage. </div><div> Our main problem is the smoke damage..it REEKED in there..every day I got home I had to wash my hair 3 to 4 times and it would still have a slight smoky smell.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> It was horrible knowing that we had just the night before, finished blending all the teas and had the shelves totally full and ready to rock.</div><div>When we opened up the tins they all smelled like smoke, ironically, the Lapsang Souchong which is supposed to smell smoky, had absolutely no smell to it whatsoever.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCHEGcHUrAaGEnUzVvkuC_RBt-dYijjoxWTNoNuuruhlyLRQbaN5uxwjln9ko1I5vrBlgB1p6eCCZzETefxAyrcOU7JA_ClvXMqPs6GnFagtWR-mmy90_0Zvs5LhMKvC-uwHK29s7aNs/s1600/DSC02990.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCHEGcHUrAaGEnUzVvkuC_RBt-dYijjoxWTNoNuuruhlyLRQbaN5uxwjln9ko1I5vrBlgB1p6eCCZzETefxAyrcOU7JA_ClvXMqPs6GnFagtWR-mmy90_0Zvs5LhMKvC-uwHK29s7aNs/s400/DSC02990.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527890029346361874" /></a><br /></div><div>Fortunately the company that specializes in fire and water damage arrived ASAP and I just talked to them yesterday and all of our furniture is smoke free and like brand new.</div><div><br /></div><div>The shop , as of Wednesday is smoke free and now we are just waiting on the contractor to paint the walls and put the new ceilings in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Again, thanks to everyone for the support. When we re-open we are going to break the shop in right, with a PARTY !!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Love you all, you are the bees knees!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA83YTHr_Y4MzBobYQhy0SmbwXs7EPQ2y6qhexAeEC3K6QaMhyphenhyphenV6GZ8AiL_FbKcqhMXu8donLHIEfCj5lJpIV3_rD6w0X41PE8MOSt8_bBxKcijQNDEwDXbUeQAPpVssz5OA5Vk2p2M78/s1600/DSC02989.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA83YTHr_Y4MzBobYQhy0SmbwXs7EPQ2y6qhexAeEC3K6QaMhyphenhyphenV6GZ8AiL_FbKcqhMXu8donLHIEfCj5lJpIV3_rD6w0X41PE8MOSt8_bBxKcijQNDEwDXbUeQAPpVssz5OA5Vk2p2M78/s400/DSC02989.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527889419328899346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GSV5EFCdQv0xu83__MQ4-DMOmyGlmBYPBKg0JmLOcKBMtHnHBz452z0BoxKKCm-a1I-xP1ZQVkdrbzX8fdR3JsRkeLhZMMCX_IikcEUhPia1mJbqRUizD4JJKgr49R6HYPWS1gRtFcE/s1600/DSC02988.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkWZVLhVKUo57OjsidbQdji1cPha-oFWraqIvZh-nglIcMio0Rlh6-g4EKwzb_Y4_yKu9fWBHiJtLEyzL5Ez1DcKIHMXAS68gUDsImGpriQep9Am6fJtH3BpPpeqQ43oEkK9XhqqH94g/s400/DSC00948.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525714314399710258" /></a><br /><br />On Wednesday October 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> around 8 in the morning the building connected to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CaryTown</span> Teas went ablaze.. destroying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CaryTown</span> Optical and Appointments Salon which resides on the second floor. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">CaryTown</span> Teas sustained major smoke damage along with minor fire damage...<div> The optical shop and salon have extensive structural damage that will most likely take a couple months to repair, in the meantime you can still get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ahold</span> of them by calling their business numbers and also temporarily, Cynthia, owner of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Carytown</span> Optical is occupying the space directly above <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CaryTown</span> Teas.</div><div> The tea shop is already undergoing repairs and is scheduled to open sometime in the next two weeks. We have already started to get fresh teas in from our farms and we are blending off site as we speak, so if you need your tea fix you can still purchase through our <a href="http://www.carytownteas.com/store/Default.aspx?alias=www.carytownteas.com/STORE/TEA">website </a>. </div><div> When the store front opens up we are planning a big re-opening party for all of you lovely folks that have been so wonderful during this trying time...You Guys Are Awesome !!!</div><div>.........In the meantime I hope you all enjoy this lovely picture of Patricia from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">CaryTown</span> Teas Archives....</div><div><br /></div><div> </div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-56721244899022961562010-09-27T09:40:00.000-07:002010-09-27T09:45:55.931-07:00The Shop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaxofwxsH7afrs7p4EclaRJETBuF-asQQnOSE5wkafPFgazwC-T-f0t-xc1qMxEoZTZNhm-n7PCby4vcvA4F-Hp2F_EjPe7LU1LcOUfxwl0RwiBBXaEUltZqjPfJH9a6RzPo1EnPNkEM/s1600/side+view+of+counter.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521635416659848130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaxofwxsH7afrs7p4EclaRJETBuF-asQQnOSE5wkafPFgazwC-T-f0t-xc1qMxEoZTZNhm-n7PCby4vcvA4F-Hp2F_EjPe7LU1LcOUfxwl0RwiBBXaEUltZqjPfJH9a6RzPo1EnPNkEM/s400/side+view+of+counter.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLc4prPaDqZiFlMPTRGe-8sYTgV75Pg7hkvWGQeBsxTV6VfBKadPqDwbLbEwstS9nx_-QquXxYWL2aw4222ujbj0G1zLj2iwsjFj6qrhMGAHYWhZrkOaUe5V0qJ7aikmj9Hw_ADkMlvs/s1600/DSC02969.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521635416073008690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWLc4prPaDqZiFlMPTRGe-8sYTgV75Pg7hkvWGQeBsxTV6VfBKadPqDwbLbEwstS9nx_-QquXxYWL2aw4222ujbj0G1zLj2iwsjFj6qrhMGAHYWhZrkOaUe5V0qJ7aikmj9Hw_ADkMlvs/s400/DSC02969.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOQx88eGHirgmuwuhrsYo9DWI9RCSuHaF-7PHHwfWgkU-8oiP4KLK-OVGuZG-I7c4wVKbYNdWJHMTBL8A2p_tKLNRg_08_oXGzs1NgqV59aDSO1mmyReG0gzDftOyNyTO4FIMDgC9Low/s1600/shop.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521635408454671490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOQx88eGHirgmuwuhrsYo9DWI9RCSuHaF-7PHHwfWgkU-8oiP4KLK-OVGuZG-I7c4wVKbYNdWJHMTBL8A2p_tKLNRg_08_oXGzs1NgqV59aDSO1mmyReG0gzDftOyNyTO4FIMDgC9Low/s400/shop.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div>Sometimes I forget how pretty the shop is, I am so lucky that I dont have to report to a cubicle every day....</div></div></div></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668436906347706136.post-66409690429597436642010-09-27T09:35:00.000-07:002010-09-27T09:39:44.579-07:00Lazy Dayz<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg1YEx3sSVhok95sL9EL1v9asCGUC9Df6Z7z3d-eCfmwUgujuItxW-gfnJw0x5FONPHvzunjx9LbrXHXElsBPZDVxX8dp1pvTqmlLIPK0IbZQ8Nmxb9X4IB-i72-Sud-CDDN5iXskxeo/s1600/DSC02965.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521633195863855810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg1YEx3sSVhok95sL9EL1v9asCGUC9Df6Z7z3d-eCfmwUgujuItxW-gfnJw0x5FONPHvzunjx9LbrXHXElsBPZDVxX8dp1pvTqmlLIPK0IbZQ8Nmxb9X4IB-i72-Sud-CDDN5iXskxeo/s400/DSC02965.JPG" /></a> Just wanted to share this adorable sight......wish I got paid to do that. When Tartine is sleeping is the only time she isnt getting into trouble...dont let this cutepicture fool you....<br /><div></div>CaryTown Teashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375969281267918021noreply@blogger.com0