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With the extreme
weather we've been experiencing all across the country, who isn’t
ready for a little celebrating! It's time for the "Wearin' O' the Green".
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day and in many U.S. cities there will be
parades,
concerts,
and fireworks
displays.
Originally a religious occasion, in Ireland, up until
the 1970's,
laws mandated
that
on March
17th pubs
be
closed. Now, St. Patrick's Day is a multi-day celebration.
Don’t wait til Spring officially arrives …. get out and celebrate now! Happy sipping, Maureen |
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IRISH
SODA BREAD We received so many requests for my Aunt Mae's Irish Soda Bread recipe, that we just had to reprint it from last year. Don't bother about the calories, just slather on the butter and enjoy. Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, sift together: 4 cups flour . 3/4 cup sugar . 1 teaspoon salt . 2 teaspoons baking soda Using a pastry cutter, cut into the flour: 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces When the flour resembles a coarse meal, stir in: 2 cups raisins (dusted with flour so they don't sink) Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add: 2 lightly beaten eggs . 2 cups buttermilk Mix quickly. Batter will be sticky. Spoon into a lightly greased and floured skillet or cake pan. Brush with lightly beaten egg white if desired. Bake about 60 mins. or until golden and bottom sounds hollow when tapped. A cake tester should come out clean when tested in the center. Let the bread cool briefly (if you can wait) and serve warm.  |
BREAKFAST
TEA TRIO
 Classic Breakfast Tea Trio What's better with Irish Soda Bread than a rich, delicious "cuppa" tay! So to celebrate this wonderful time of year we have a Classic Breakfast Trio. English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast and Scottish Breakfast - all for you in a beautiful gift basket. During the month of March, save 20%. Packaged in our 4oz air-tight tin, the classic Breakfast Trio is .... Only $24.95 Regular price $29.95 While your Soda Bread is baking, put on the kettle.
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TEAPOT
OF THE MONTH  |
PALERMO
The
perfect teapot for the largest Irish family, this
colorful ceramic teapot will brighten your tea table.
In pale yellows,
blues and greens, this ceramic pot has a large
8-cup capacity. Although dishwasher safe, hand-washing is always recommended.
Reg. $28.95 - A-0023 "Teapot of the Month" March Special 20% off .... now $22.95
With each teapot purchase, we include a sample of Notting Hall's custom blended
teas.
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VISITING
IRELAND I hope everyone gets the chance to visit Ireland at least once. When you go you'll understand why Ireland draws so many visitors from around the world. The best way to see this magical little island is by car. Driving through the countryside you'll see castles and cottages sprinkled throughout ..... from the Ring of Kerry, with its views of mountains and sea, to the Cliffs of Moher that rise 700 feet above the water. If you visit the world famous Bunratty Castle, you can dine medieval style with goblets, daggers and serving wenches. No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to Blarney Castle to " kiss the Blarney Stone" and then be granted the "gift of the gab". Be sure to visit the Guinness brewery in Dublin and enjoy a pint in the Gravity Bar. Whether ballad singers, fiddlers or pipers, you'll also enjoy Ireland's rich, traditional music in any pub anywhere in the country. And should you find yourself in Dublin around 3pm, be sure to stop into TheWestbury Hotel for their Afternoon Tea. The Westbury Hotel |
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EVIDENCE
SUGGESTS THAT GREEN TEA MAY HELP FIGHT GLAUCOMA
ScienceDaily
(Feb. 20, 2010) - As reported in the Journal of Agricultural
and Food Chemistry, scientists
have confirmed that the healthful substances found in green tea do penetrate
into tissues of the eye. This report documents how
the lens, retina,
and other eye tissues absorb the powerful antioxidant and disease-fighting
properties found in green tea and raises the possibility that
green tea may protect against glaucoma and
other
common
eye diseases. Researchers have now found that catechins in green tea are capable of protecting the eye. Those include vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Until now, no one knew if these catechins actually passed from the stomach and gastrointestinal tract into the tissues of the eye. In experiments with laboratory rats, the researchers analysis of eye tissues showed beyond a doubt that eye structures absorbed significant amounts of individual catechins. The retina, for example, absorbed the highest levels of gallocatechin, while the aqueous humor tended to absorb epigallocatechin. The effects of green tea catechins in reducing harmful oxidative stress in the eye lasted for up to 20 hours. "Our results indicate that green tea consumption could benefit the eye against oxidative stress," the report concludes. |
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TEA EVENTS
We
exhibit at corporate events, community festivals,
private
and public functions.
Please take a look at our Tea Events
page to see where we'll be next. If you'd like more information about
these or future
events, please contact us.
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SHIPPING UPS rates have increased once again. After making your purchases, when you go to the "Checkout", we recommend selecting USPS Priority. The service is equal and the shipping rates are less. If you have any questions, please give us a call. |
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If
you see a tea you might like to sample, please contact us. If you have
a favourite tearoom, restaurant or specialty food store and you would
like Notting Hall Specialty Teas served or sold, we would love to talk
with you. Please contact us with your comments, critiques and suggestions - 781.340.3388 or toll free at 866.361.TEAS (8327) |
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