TAKING TEA IN STYLE’S GOURMET TEAS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

LIQUIDS AND EATS CAFE - 118 South Warren Street - TRENTON, NJ

MAIN STREET EATERY and BAKERY, 56 Main Street (Rt. 27) - Kingston, NJ

THE LITTLE PASTRY CHEF, 8 Tulane Street, PRINCETON, NJ

 Please vist these locations to experience our delicious gourmet teas.  Flavors that awaken your palette!

We now sell 18 Delicious Gourmet Teas.  The Flavors Will Awaken Your Palette!

Visit our Gourmet Tea Page and order your tea today.  We have Black, Green, Rooibos (redbush), Decaffeinated and Organic. (White Tea coming soon!) We are also offering free tea tasting in your home until September 2009. Contact us at

teaparty@takingtea-instyle.com to schedule your Gourmet Tea Tasting today.

TEA BREWING TIME

BREWING TIPS 

1. The Water Source is very important in achieving the best tasting tea.

2. Start with fresh water.  Never use water that was previously boiled.  Bottled water is preferred.

3. Brewing times may vary depending on the size and type of tea as well as the individual’s taste preference. Follow the brewing instructions to ensure you get the best tasting tea. 

4. Try various brewing times until you get the desired tastes.  For stronger teas add more tea.   

5. SMALL SIZED TEA BALLS are not recommended - tea leaves will not have room to expand and you do not get the full flavor of the tea leaf.   Upgrade to a larger tea ball or use permanent tea filters that sit in the teacup or teapot.  Disposable tea filters are available. 

6. Purchase a good quality tea to ensure your tea experience is the ultimate.

HOW TO PREPARE – Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 6-8 oz cup of water.Rooibos – Redbush teas are not as strong as black teas – it may require 1 ½ teaspoons per cup. Some Black teas are strong – use less tea leaves if too strong or add more water when brewing.  

PERFECT CUP OF TEA – fill a kettle with cold water.  While the water is getting hot, fill a teapotwith hot tap water to pre-heat it.  This will keep the teapot warm for a longer time.   IMPORTANT, do not allow the water in the kettle to come to a full boil, otherwise the oxygen will be released and you end up with a flat tasting tea.  Turn off the kettle right before the water starts to boil.     

Water Temperature is very important.  The rule of thumb: after the water just starts to boil, turn off the kettle and allow the water to cool.  30 seconds for white teas, 60 seconds for green teas, this will prevent the leaves from scorchingand leaving a bitter tasting tea. Green and white tea leaves are more delicate than black tea leaves. 

ICED TEA – Follow brewing instructions above. (Double the amount of loose tea or teabags per cup if adding ice, to maintain the strength of the tea or refrigerate tea before serving.  Optional – Add sugar before chilling. 

DO NOT USE A COFFEE MAKER TO MAKE TEA – Tea leaves need to be steeped to obtain the best results.

It’s Tea Time!  We magically transform ordinary events into exquisite tea parties, by creating an ambience thats warm and inviting.  You and your guest will be treated like royalty and have the opportunity to truly relax, unwind and have a great time.  We serve scrumptious scones, clotted cream and jam, gourmet cheesecakes, delicoius brownies, finger sandwiches and hot delicious gourmet teas that will awaken your palette. That’s just a few of our favorite choices from our menu. Our teas are purchased from various purveyors.  I don’t believe in using only one brand of tea, there are so many wonderful tea blenders out there.  I want my clients to experience the best tasting teas at my tea parties. The aromas from the flavored teas, makes you want exhale.Tea Time is the perfect time to catch up with friends or family.  It’s an excellent way to thank your employees for working so hard all year long as well as thanking your clients for being so dedicated.  A tea party is also an great way to impress prospective clients.  Imagine, a beautiful table setting with fine china tea teapots, teacups and saucers with elegant table linens, cloth napkins and tierred trays.  Candlelight that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.  Background music to relax your spirit.  We provide a complete setup, serving and clean up so you can enjoy your event.  THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! IMPRESS your friends, clients or employees.  Call us today to experience the Ultimate Tea Party.  Corporate Holiday Packages are available.  Inquire today.  10 % discounts will apply until 12/31/08 if you sign up online.