After over a month off the blogging scene due to a whole lot of stress and lack of free time, Shannan, the Queen of all things books has asked me to feature here on TSDD and what a way to make a come back!
As an aspiring tea blogger, Shannan has asked me to merge our two blog worlds together and I have come up with the Tea Library. Today I am going to pair up these fabulous teas from Whittard of Chelsea with some of my favourite books!
Number 01 English Breakfast:
This is a quintessentially English taste, best served with a splash of milk. I have decided to pair this tea with Lady in the van by Alan Bennett. A great English tale of the eccentric Miss Shepherd - both funny and touching, and perfect for a morning read along side a cup of English Breakfast.
Goodreads rating: 3.69 / 5
Number 04 Afternoon:
This tea is a fabulous blend of both black and green tea with flavours of bergamot. I am pairing this tea with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. A classic tale that follows Alice's adventure down the rabbit hole, first published in 1865; the perfect read for a free and lazy afternoon.
Goodreads rating: 4.01 / 5
Number 09 Jasmine:
This is a green tea flavoured with dusk-blooming jasmine. I am going to pair this tea with the book, Spilled Water by Sally Grindley. Based in modern day China, after being sold to the highest bidder Lu Si-Yan starts on an epic journey to make it back to her family. A truly moving read, best served with the true taste of China.
Goodreads rating: 4.07 / 5
Number 12 English Rose:
This is a black tea with delicate flavours of glorious rose. I am pairing this tea with the book Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. A beautiful tea to match a beautiful story of the blossoming relationship between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Goodreads rating: 3.99 / 5
Number 33 Earl Grey:
The quintessential British blend of black tea and bergamot. There are hundreds of books that could be paired with this tea, however, I have chosen to pair Earl Grey with the quintessentially British Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling (only because this is my favourite series, ever!).
Goodreads rating: 4.74 / 5
Number 40 Russian Caravan:
A classic blend of Chinese teas with a delicate smokey hint. I am pairing this tea with the book Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. This is a love story that comes with its fair share of hardships and a hint of affair (smokey flavours). This book was recommended by my mum who thought the tea and book would be paired perfectly. Mother knows best as they say!
Goodreads rating: 4.05 / 5
Number 212 Marrakech Mint:
This is a green tea with strong peppermint flavours. I am pairing this tea with the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The cool mint flavours echoing that of Gatsby's cool personality. Also, I have paired this because the green/mint colour reminds me of the "green light" that could be seen on Daisy's dock, which represented Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.
Goodreads rating: 3.88 / 5
Number 765 Tippy Assam:
This is a golden tipped tea with a sweet and malty flavour. I am pairing this tea with the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. A family favourite that follows Mowgli the "man-cub" as he is raised by wolves and taught by Baloo about living life in the jungle. This book is best served with Tippy Assam as it gives authentic flavours of the Indian Jungle.
Goodreads rating: 3.95 / 5
What are your favourite reads, teas, and pairings, leave a comment below!!
If you like what you have read today, then head over to The Damn Good Tea Blog to have a read of my previous posts before I start back up again next week!! Hope to see you then!!
Connor
The Damn Good Tea Blogger.
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