Tea for Two

My husband is normally a hot cocoa drinker, but on a rare occasion I have managed to get him to try a nice cup of hot tea.  I usually drink flavored teas and my favorite flavors are mint, lemon, and raspberry.  I prefer Celestial Seasonings and Bigelow brand teas, but will try other types of teas if it suits my fancy.

Last night after the kids went to bed and we were winding down for the evening I asked if he wanted any cocoa.  To my surprise he said no.  He said that he would have some tea but he just didn't want any hot cocoa at the moment.  So I put water in the kettle and fired it up.  I chose to make Lemon Zinger tea for both of us.  This is a Celestial Seasonings flavor.  I waited a few minutes for the tea bags to soak in each of our cups and then added a little bit of sugar.  After making both cups of tea I gave him his and I drank mine.  I waited for his reaction because in the past he has said my tea choices tasted like piss.  In no way do I think he actually know what piss tastes like, but was just making that reference because he didn't like the flavor.  But, last night, he didn't say anything.  He drank the tea with no complaints about the flavor and carried on with his evening.

Lemon Zinger is one of my favorite flavors because it gives the tea a light kick but is not overwhelmed with too much lemon flavor.  Another one of my favorite flavors is Raspberry Zinger; which is also made by Celestial Seasonings.  I tend to lean more towards flavors that are fruity, but recently have discovered the mint flavor made by Bigelow.  It makes my mouth feel very refreshing and tastes good too.

Any of these three flavors mentioned would be an excellent choice to share a pot of tea for two with your significant other or good friend.  When you share tea for two you are creating a moment when the two of you are enjoying the same flavor and have quiet time to engage in sparkling conversation.  Add some tea biscuits or other type of dessert and you have designed a fulfilling flavor combination along with the perfect moment in time.