And it’s Autumn! I waited to post this later in the month although I was eager to do it sooner, but I had to wait for fall to show itself even (just a little). According to the calendar it’s fall, but it barely feels like it. There were days during the summer that felt more like Autumn than it does now so I do know that it’s gonna take a minute to readjust itself. For now, we just go with it and imagine the beautiful crips air, produce, and fashion trends that comes with it. This month- the final month of fashionable teas- Jessica and I decided to represent Harney and Sons Jasmine Fairy Maiden. A less bountiful tea than the previous ones in our series, but the best one to put in a glass. It’s orange blossom is a bit small which makes it perfect for a singular cup of tea.
Because the tea is a bit subtle in color we wanted to tie in some bright colors and textured patterns to bring it to life. The orange cloth automatically makes you think of fall, evoking the feelings of warmth, delicious pumpkin soup, decked out Jack o’lanterns, and thick knit sweaters. The milk carafe is essential to this photo because I bought it at an antique fair in Alberobello, Puglia while the weather was wisping cold air off the sea. That little copper vessel was the perfect buy during that cold winter season and I knew it would come to fit an occasion like this. The copper color fits the warm tone of the scene.
The Jasmine Fairy Maiden is a green tea with jasmine tea leaves flowering around and upward the blossom. The small lemon colored thread of flowers bloom out from the center of the tea leaves leaving a whimsical trail of beauty. These blooming art teas are subtle in flavor but they carry so much sophistication, that they are perfect when decorating a table scape for an elegant party. Think festive halloween party or a chilly fall morning tea meet- up with friends when sipping this tea!