Trend forecasters at Santé magazine predict Vintage Tea Parties will dominate tea culture in 2022. Our editorial team has already embraced this charming ritual.
Love white tea or switching to green—fresh with mint or classic bags? This trend elevates it all. Imagine lingering for hours with friends at an elegantly set table: homemade cakes, cookies, sandwiches, fine teacups with saucers, fresh flowers, a crisp tablecloth, and milk from a pitcher. Lively chats are a must. To inspire you, Santé shares trusted tea facts. Cuppa time!
Brits are tea icons, with black teas like English Breakfast named in their honor. They gifted us high tea, and collectively down 165 million cups daily across the Channel.
In Morocco, men traditionally pour the tea. Bustling tea houses host men socializing, where mint tea anchors everyday life.
Tea packs caffeine, but green has far the least. Brewing lightly helps too. What's your favorite?
Boba, or bubble tea, is fun and trendy—but calorie-heavy. Sugar syrup, milk powder, and tapioca pearls (cassava starch) make a large cup rival a hamburger.
Hard to pinpoint when biscuit-dipping began, but scientists say warm, softened treats boost satisfaction and mood. Warm foods enhance taste buds over cold.
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Pro tip: Use a strainer and loose-leaf tea for peak flavor. As one reader notes, "Only loose leaf. Not that grit in a bag."
