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healthful drinks to take in the
aernoon, or at any time of the day. A
tea like butterfly-pea flower tea, which
turns a brilliant purply-blue, is a treat
for the eye as well as the taste buds.
While tea is made with hot water
and has a stronger taste when served
hot, there's nothing wrong with
serving it iced down, especially on hot
summer days.
Winterbloom Tea specializes in
premium loose-leaf teas, which Choi
says have more health benefits than
bagged teas. You can buy tea leaves or
a cup of freshly brewed hot or iced tea
at Winterbloom. You can also take a
tea class where you'll learn about the
origins and health benefits of tea as
well as how to make a perfect cup of
tea at home.
"Any time is tea time," Choi said.
For a different take on tea in the
aernoon, step into an Asian business
that serves up bubble tea – a flavored
tea served with or without milk and
containing small, chewy, delicious
pearls of tapioca. If you haven't had it,
it may sound strange but it's delicious
and well worth a taste.
What about regular old southern-
style sweet tea? You'll find it
everywhere, including maybe in
your own refrigerator. With summer
just around the corner, consider
sweetening your tea with lemonade
Becky King is owner of Belmont
Village, an elegant historic home
that's now a venue for special
events, including afternoon teas.
On May 11, Belmont Village will
host an annual Mother-Daughter
Tea that benefits Curamericas
Global.
Joshua Choi, owner of
Winterbloom Tea, brews some
butterfly-pea flower tea.
