tea for two at two.

I roam into the kitchen to put water on, and there is my dad doing the same thing.

I say “time for green tea with some peach syrup?” I get out the syrup, he gets out the tea bags.

We wait by the kettle. I say “I think it’s hot enough.” He says to wait until the kettle squeaks.

I do.

He cuts off a bit of his almond pastry for me, commenting that he should of bought one for me too.

“It’s like we are in England. The rain, and afternoon tea,” he says.

The tea is great. But having my dad here, having tea for two; that’s what I really love.

Tea for one just doesn’t sound like fun. I’m enjoying him while I have him living in my home.

And just here.

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The trick to this tea friends: Peach Syrup from Caribou. I love it (and now we do) with green tea. For that slight afternoon zip when I would otherwise be tempted to go for more coffee. Which I never do. It is odd that is so, but it is. I guess I do have some boundaries in me.

  • afternoon peachy green tea
  • - steep one or two bags of green tea
  • - teaspoon or two of syrup
  • (perfect amount of syrup for dad is right when it heaps off of the spoon, for me; a bit less)

Enjoy.

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2 Comments

  1. Posted September 23, 2010 at 10:35 pm | Permalink

    Too, too, two special.

    I’ll be thinking of you two when I’m having my tea at two over here. Alone. Poor me! And no peach syrup either.

    Love that you have the tea, and your dad. Enjoy.

  2. Barb
    Posted October 15, 2010 at 2:14 pm | Permalink

    Love this – Can picture the waiting part. Leaning on the cupboards. Both anticipating the relaxing ahead with your tea — love it

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