Articles about Tea

Into Shelley’s Belly: The T Room in Uptown

posted by Matthew Shelley | March 15th, 2013 10:14am | filed under Into Shelley's Belly, It's just lunch, Tea | 4 Comments »
Black tea with berries (left); the main mess hall (right) photos by Matthew Shelley

Black tea with berries (left); the main mess hall (right) photos by Matthew Shelley

I’ve only ever visited the T Room with a group of assertive women. They talk chic, and I occasionally interject with a mildly obscene joke to remind them of my presence. While I sit quietly, they gossip and complain about mundane details and dish on fashion, dating, and office drama. If the forks have spots, or the table is uneven, or the sunlight is coming through the window, or menstruation cripples their perkiness, they address it. Why do I go, you ask? These lovely ladies are my friends, and I enjoy their company. It’s a good learning experience, for the better a man understands the menacing madness that fuels a woman’s mind, the better he will keep a happy wife. I may have stolen that from Cracker Barrel. Whatever way the cookie is devoured, the T Room has always served fresh, clean food.

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First-Take Bar Review: Sundown at Granada

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 10th, 2012 3:29pm | filed under Bars, beer, Beverages, Brews News, cocktails, Drinking, First Take, Mixology is fancy for bartender, Nightlife, Openings/Closings, Reviews, Tea | 6 Comments »

Pull up a chair at Sundown's cozy bar. (photography by Jason Acton)

Sundown Tea (photography by Jason Acton)

The Concept: Sundown at Granada is the Granada Theater‘s neighboring restaurant and bar with a long list of draft beers and hand-crafted cocktails. Although I’m sure you can grab a bite pre-show, I would be filled with panic watching a line get longer next door while shoveling down the last forkfulls of food and chugging the rest of a beer. This is a perfect spot, however, to discuss your favorite act post-performance and perhaps mingle with band members, who are sure to wander over for a bite.

Who’s There: Thirty-somethings interested in enjoying some quality time together. (Rather than 20-somethings hollering over their third round of Jager bombs.)

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Tea Talk: Eden Café

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 26th, 2011 11:02am | filed under Tea | 1 Comment »

Tea sandwiches at Eden Café.

At first glance you might mistake Eden Café for a cozy residence on East West Lovers Lane. The sweet house is nestled between a few homey businesses (Junkadoodle’s one of them) but it’s in fact a delicious café you shouldn’t miss. Afternoon tea here is more about the bites than the sips, but that’s just fine with Kristin and me. After all, Eden Café owner Karen Kahn is a chef, and her specialty is creating a menu full of homemade dishes. We recently enjoyed a lovely three-course afternoon tea session, and we can firmly say the tea is good, the bring-your-own-champagne part is fun, and the scones are the best we’ve ever had. Ever. Jump for a full review.

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Tea Party With a Twist

posted by Krista Nightengale | October 6th, 2010 10:18am | filed under Beverages, cocktails, Tea | 4 Comments »

We sent intern Meredith Stein to take part in a tea party sponsored by Beefeater 24. Her report is below.

I was on cocktail number two when one of the many servers roaming about Bar Celine crouched next to the table we had surrounded and began pouring us all small glasses of straight gin for a quick tasting. “Oh, don’t pour me one,” insisted Katherine, my partner-in-crime for the evening (and D’s chic shopping intern, I might add). “Don’t pour you one?” Dan Warner shot back from across the table (charming English accent and all). “That’s what we’re here for, come on!”

Yes, gin was precisely the reason we had all gathered together on a Monday night. Warner, the international brand ambassador for Beefeater London, and Desmond Payne, Gin Master Distiller, were throwing an alcoholic tea party of sorts—all in celebration of Beefeater 24. The tasty gin, handcrafted of 12 botanicals (including an exquisite blend of Chinese Green and rare Japanese Sencha teas), was simply making its Dallas debut. Dallas is only the 10th market to carry the new gin, joining the ranks of New York, L.A., San Francisco, etc. Yes, Dallasites, we’re moving up in the world.

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Tea Talk: The Adolphus

posted by khull | March 23rd, 2010 1:37pm | filed under Tea | 8 Comments »

Ah, tea at The Adolphus. A blissful experience to say the least. The atmosphere, the service and the food all represent the best of what afternoon tea has to offer. Don’t get me wrong, there are a number of tea services in the area that are lovely, delicious and relaxing as well. (In fact, see Raya’s review of our experience at The Arboretum here.) But there’s just something about the regal décor, the tea captain in her tuxedo with tails, and the classical pianist that makes one feel as if the letters HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) precede their name.

The experience begins as we are escorted to a cozy sofa surrounded by lush greenery. On a coffee table in front of us sit two formal place settings (see photo) and a plate of three small cookies to whet our appetites. We are handed a list of teas to peruse and asked if we’d like champagne. (Yes, please.) The tea captain, Michelle (who has been in her position for five years and knows everything about tea), explains that we should choose three flavors to be shared between us. Raya and I decide on Pear Caramel, Rainforest Mate, and a special chocolaty blend carried only occasionally, Decadence. Continue reading "Tea Talk: The Adolphus"

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What Are You Drinking Now: Janice Provost

posted by Hayley Hamilton | February 12th, 2010 1:14pm | filed under Tea, Wine & Spirits | 3 Comments »

Janice Provost, one of our favorite Dallas restaurateurs, chef/partner of Parigi, and lover of using local, local ingredients to create her exceptional specialities, is shaping up her mind:

I am drinking Natura Sparkling Water with tons of lime, and GET SMART from Republic of Tea…a tea that is supposed to help you focus, improve memory, and other good stuff.  

 

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Tea Talk: Friendship Tea at the Dallas Arboretum

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 11th, 2010 12:00am | filed under Chocolate, cookies, cupcakes, dessert, Reviews, Tea | 2 Comments »

We know we told you we’d post reviews of The Adolphus and Fearing’s tea services first, but we were just invited to the Friendship Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum, and it’s the freshest in our minds, so here goes. We’ll start by telling you we were pleasantly surprised by our experience. (A friend of ours wasn’t pleased with her experience from a year ago.) We were greeted by a friendly face, treated by the pleasant, white-gloved Nelson, and happy with the view of the gardens and our favorite teas, finger sandwiches, and desserts.

Jump for the details of the Arboretum’s Friendship Tea, which ends on February 28.
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Tea Talk is Coming to SideDish

posted by khull | January 13th, 2010 3:36pm | filed under Reviews, Tea | 12 Comments »

tHigh tea, royal tea, afternoon tea. Whatever you call it, it most likely conjures up images of prim and proper society folk gathering to sip exotic teas, nibble on finger sandwiches, indulge in scones and clotted cream and discuss the latest town gossip. Or maybe you picture kings and queens taking a break from their royal duties to discuss the latest comings and goings at court. Well, if you love those images as much as we do (we being myself, Style Editor for D Weddings and Raya Ramsey, D Magazine’s Web Producer), then we hope you’ll enjoy our upcoming reviews of Dallas-area tea services. Stuffy girls, we are not. Some might even say we’re quite the opposite. But you don’t have to have the decorum of aristocracy to enjoy an afternoon in the same manner as Queen Elizabeth and her ladies. So check back for our first reviews of The Adolphus and Fearings which are coming soon. And let us know about any tea services you’ve enjoyed or would like us to try out.

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SideDish Supper Club On Sale Now: Samar by Stephan Pyles in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 19th, 2009 4:28pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Coffee, SideDish Supper Club, Tea, Travel, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 16 Comments »

supperclubYow. Zah. I must say we have pulled together one fabulous evening. Thanks to Stephan Pyles, execuchef Vijay Sadhu, and managing partner George Majdalani, the next SideDish Supper Club at Samar by Stephan Pyles is going to be over-the-top. Not only are they opening the restaurant just for us, but they also designed a one-of-a-kind menu for SideDish Supper Clubbers.

I asked Pyles why he wanted to do the Supper Club, and he had this to say:

“Having traveled the world in search of exotic flavors and preparations, the opportunity to showcase those tastes and customs in this one-time dinner spectacle was very exciting. You will savor the cuisine and cocktails inspired by India, Spain, and the Eastern Mediterranean–think curries, garam masala, cardamom, tandoori, naan, labneh, pomegranates, and pumpkin kofte. Have you ever had a remarkable Lebanese wine? Had your fortune read from the grounds of your Turkish coffee? You will at this dinner! Revel in the unique experience with Indian and Arabic music, belly dancers, and the exotic hookah ritual of narguile shisha.”

Stephan Pyles knows how to throw a party!

Stephan Pyles knows how to throw a party!

During the dessert course, Kyle Stewart of the Cultured Cup will demonstrate a traditional Afghan tea ceremony, and everyone will be able to try Samar’s Afghan Tea, as well as an authentic Masala chai.

Dancing girls! Hookahs! Lebanese wine! Goody bags! Communal tables! Dancing Hookahs ? Perhaps.

The  SideDish Supper Club is not just dinner; it’s a culinary learning experience. Please join us on Sunday, December 6, for the next SideDish Supper Club. The cost is $110 per person and we have included tax, gratuity, and valet parking.

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Stripteas at Pogo’s

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 26th, 2009 10:56am | filed under Tea |

Just when you think that tea has been exploited in every way possible, this little ditty comes across my desk: Stripteas, aluminum foil strips filled with tea. “You don’t even need a spoon. Just swirl it around as it steeps.” I sense a ton of “guy” jokes brewing. Tell one or try one. Pogo’s is located in Inwood Village.

Tea Party

posted by Renae Allison | August 26th, 2008 3:05pm | filed under Reviews, Tea | 11 Comments »

Someone on this blog once asked if I had a job. And I do. I have two jobs. Which is why I don’t blog very often and when I do it’s often days after the fact. But, you know what they say, better late than never. So without further ado: Saturday tea at Screen Door. In a word, delightful. Continue reading "Tea Party"

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Salum’s Iced Tea

posted by Stephen Edmondson | June 18th, 2008 3:53pm | filed under Cooking, Tea | 1 Comment »

A while back, I opined about my love for Salum’s iced tea. Abraham Salum saw the post, and was kind enough to pass on the basic recipe.

It has oolong Tea Leaves, cinnamon, rose petals and cardamom (that is what
you tasted in it), the rest are very subtle, they just round out the flavor.

Go make some. Now.

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Bill “Freckle Face” Addison is a Weiner

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 30th, 2008 7:56pm | filed under Baking, BBQ, Beverages, Blogroll, Coffee, Cooking, Events, Grilling, Local/Slow Food, Restaurant News, Reviews, Steak, Tea, Vegetarian/Vegan, Wine & Spirits | 1 Comment »

Whoopsie-doodle, I mean winner. (What would I do without Spell Check?) Anywhoo, I just intercepted a secret DMN company memo announcing:

“Bill Addison will receive a national Association of Food Journalists award for restaurant criticism. The other finalists are: Will Ferrell for Talladega Dinner Nights and M.F.K. Fisher’s Recipes from the Grave. The ranking of the three awards will be announced at a conference in October.”

Kidding, so, so, so kidding. Way to go, Freckle Face, I hope you beat the pants off of your true rivals Lee Klein of Miami New Times and Tom Sietsema of The Washington Post-it.

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Drink Green

posted by Stacey Yervasi | April 22nd, 2008 11:10am | filed under Beverages, Tea |

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Austin-based Sweet Leaf Tea (you know, the drinks with the Snapple-like bottles sporting a pic of a grandma on the label that you can buy at Central Market and Whole Foods) has introduced a new flavor—Pomegranate Green Tea—to its lineup. But that’s not the point of this post. In honor of today, aka Earth Day, the company has distributed a couple of cocktail recipes incorporating its organic green tea blends. Jump if you’ve always wanted to learn how to make a Global Cooler or mix up some Earth Punch.

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Granny-Inspired: Sweet Leaf Tea

posted by Stephen Edmondson | April 9th, 2008 9:52am | filed under Beverages, Reviews, Tea |

sweetleaf.jpg Speaking of Green Tea and au naturale drinks, you can’t forget Sweet Leaf Tea. They’re a Texas company that’s been doing the cane sugar, and simple ingredient dance for some time. It’s been sold in Dallas for 10 years, although I discovered them only last year. I highly recommend the Mint & Honey Green Tea. At 110 calories per bottle, it’s got more sugar than I’d like, but it’s also strong—not that it’s a bad thing. I cut mine with ice, and it’s ohsogood. If you’re not a tea fan, they’ve got lemonades, too. Plus, any company that describes their drinks as “granny-inspired” has got to be good.

Pokka Green Tea w/ Jasmine

posted by Stephen Edmondson | March 28th, 2008 12:15pm | filed under Beverages, Reviews, Tea | 1 Comment »

2.jpg Lately, I’ve been trying different cold green teas. It’s healthy (sometimes), and a welcome departure from my normal diet of water, bourbon, or beer. So far I really haven’t found anything worthwhile. That is, until about an hour ago.

Picked up a can of Pokka Green Tea w/ Jasmine at the Whole Foods on Lemmon Ave. It tastes fresh, sweet, and the jasmine is unbelievable. At 72 calories and only 18g of sugar, it isn’t too bad, either. The unsweetened version (another brand I can’t remember that’s also in a can) was a bit too bland, and even a little bitter. This is just about perfect.

Grab one instead of an Orangina. I did.

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