A samovar used at the show |
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tea and The Great Comet
Have you ever thought a cup of tea would greatly improve your theater going experience? Well now there is one show where you can indulge in this idea. I'd been meaning to see Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 during its popular run in the meatpacking district but never had the opportunity. I was excited to find out the show and its Russian supper club Kazino have found a new home in a lavish tent in Times Square with an exciting new addition- a Russian style tea service!
The show is an interactive 'electro pop-opera' based on the novel War and Peace where you sit in a supper club and dine during the performance. It's also supposed to be quite scandalous. Intrigued yet? Imagine sipping tea brewed with a samovar while interacting with the performers. The a la carte Russian tea menu is offered during matinee performances, with sweet and savory options such as scones and sandwiches along with four choices of tea. I have been invited to attend the show in a couple of weeks, and can't wait to share more about it! It's perfect for any tea-obsessed theater lover like myself. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Nudo Darjeeling: Adopt a Tea Garden
Nudo Darjeeling is trying to get tea drinkers more involved in the growing process by becoming tea parents! They offer the consumer the opportunity to temporarily 'adopt' a Darjeeling tea garden. Nudo has had success with bringing olive oil direct from the trees to the consumer, and decided to offer a similar model for Darjeeling tea.
You can read about how this company got started here. You have the opportunity to 'adopt' a tea garden for a year and receive tea directly from that garden based on the seasonal harvest. It's a nice idea for folks concerned with the provenance of their tea. There are five gardens to choose from, with interesting information about each location, and tasting notes on the tea it produces. Each seasonal harvest has a unique flavor, and this is a nice way to taste them all.
I love the brightly colored tea tins, they are a cheerful addition to my collection. I tasted all four flushes sent to me, and my favorites are the first flush, and golden harvest. They are well rounded, developed cups with the uniquely pleasing Darjeeling notes I've come to love.
While these are not my most favorite Darjeeling teas I've tasted recently, I do like Nudo's clever idea to temporarily 'adopt' a tea garden. With the holidays fast approaching, this could be a fun gift option for any black tea fan.
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