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Ginger and Spice, The des Amants, Lovers Tea for Valentine's Day 2012

February 14, 2012 by serge the concierge

You get ginger and spice, apples and vanilla, cinnamon too when you treat yourself to The des Amants ('Lovers Tea'), a special created by Le Palais des Thes for a Valentine's Day filled with love.

Aurelie Bessiere of Le Palais des Thés recommends pairing this tea with desserts or afternoon tea time oods such as Chocolate Fondant, Apple Crumble with nuts, or apple cinnamon muffins (for afternoon tea).
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Since with the apple and vanilla the tea has a naturally sweet profile she doesn't recommend pairing it with savory dishes.

Posted on February 14, 2012 in Consumer Products, Food and Drink, Gift Ideas, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Weblogs | | Comments (0)

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