The naming of teas is a difficult matter, It isn't just one of your everyday games- Some might think you as mad as a hatter Should you tell them each goes by several names. For starters each tea in this world must belong To the families Black or Green or Oolong; Then look more closely at these family trees- Some include Indians along with Chinese.
T.S. Eliot ~The Naming of Cats~
Last weekend we celebrated two birthdays with one family dinner. Since both hubby and my daughter-in-law’s birthday are within one week of each other, this worked out great.
Ever since my son was just a little boy (he’s 23 now) he’s been asking for dirt pie instead of a birthday cake. Now my daughter-in-law has the same request. Aren’t family traditions fun? And also on the plus side – it’s easier to bake pies.
Now, about the tea, what would you serve with dirt pie? My younger daughter requested Paris tea from Harney & Sons. I’ve read that a good quality Formosa Oolong tea pairs well with chocolate. I usually have a robust black tea with milk after most meals and don’t worry about pairing it with dessert (which is not a frequent indulgence for me lately).
What’s your favorite dessert tea?
5 comments:
Works of art! My little guy would enjoy the mud pie and my hubby would love the mini cheese cakes.
A Formosa oolong would be wonderful with the cheese cakes.
Sounds like you all had a wonderful celebration. Thanks for sharing!
Darlene
If it's not too much trouble would you share your dirt pie recipe? I know my son would love this (he's almost 3). Thanks so much.
ginger c at gmail dot com
Harney's Paris smells a bit like chocolate to me! Love your dirt pie. I have only seen it made in a flower pot, but I think I would like the pie better.
I have seen the little "dirt" desserts served in clay pots before but never the whole dirt pie! Great idea!
I do have Formosa Oolong and I do agree it would be lovely with the dirt pie. I wish someone would make that for me, it looks and sounds so good.
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