13 Dec 2013 - posted by Michelle

 In this issue we focus on:

1. Keep cool with Iced Tea - Simple Tips and Hints
   
2. Almond Pears Recipe -a  little something elegant to enjoy with your cup of tea
   
3. Be in to win one of 3 variety gift packs and tea of the month packs
   
4. A special message suggestion to accompany your tea gift
   
5. Parting thoughts
   

Regards Michelle

1. Keep Cool with

Stir Tea – Simply Iced

This summer everyone will be drinking freshly brewed Iced Tea. It is healthy, simple to make, delicious and you control the amount of sweetener added.  View our tips and hints on Iced Tea making here.

Some of our favourite teas to ice are:

Berry Rose Black, Green Earl Grey, Apple Pie,Lemon Flourish, Blood Orange, Ginger Lemon, Crimson Berry

2. The perfect little something to go with your cup of tea – Almond Pears Recipe

I go into raptures over these divine morsels – they look elegant and taste delicious.  You must try them.

VIEW RECIPE 

(A big thanks to Trish for sharing this recipe and sending me a big box of almond pears every December for as long as I can remember).

3. Subscriber Monthly Prize draw – Tisane of the month

Our tisane of the month is Crimson Berry. The colour of the brewed liquor is a deep rich red and it is full of flavour. This is a great blend to enjoy hot or iced. All customers who order Stir Tea online during the month of December will receive a complimentary sample with their order. Merry Crimson Berry everyone.

Go in the draw to win one of three gift packs valued at $33.50, including a packet of Crimson Berry and a Herbals & Fruits Variety pack. If you have received this email directly from us then you are automatically in the draw, otherwise CLICK HERE TO JOIN. We shall make the draw for 3 lucky tea lovers on January 6th when we reopen after the Christmas break.

4. The Gift of Stir Tea

Tea is a perfect gift to give at any time of the year.

If you can’t share the special occasion in person then you might want to attach the following message:

“I cannot sit and chat with you the way that I would like to do,
so pour yourself a cup of tea, I think of thee, you think of me.”

It is our pleasure to do a complimentary Christmas gift wrap for you (pictured above).  Just pop a note in the special instruction section at checkout..

5. Parting Thoughts

• All your favourite teas are now back in stock.  Feedback you have given on the new herbal and fruit blends include Apple Pie (Christmas in a cup)and Ginger Lemon (yum, like ginger beer without the bubbles).
  
  
• Our offices will reopen after Christmas on January 6th.  You will find us at the markets throughout the holiday period – Saturday’s in the red barn at Remarkables Farmers Market by the Queenstown airport and Sunday's at the Cromwell Farmers Market in Old Cromwell. Call by and try an iced tea brew.
  

Until next time, wishing you Good Health and Happy Tea Times,  Michelle.