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I'm Riffat, the founder and writer behind this blog, now joined by a team of talented women who help me bring engaging and diverse content to you! Our posts touch a little bit of everything—lifestyle, reflections on book, perfect chai ka cup, home décor ideas, DIY projects, travel stories, and our unique perspectives on how we navigate this journey called life. Excited to share our thoughts with you and hope you find inspiration and connection in our words!

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Loved hosting tea with friends some time ago! A d

Loved hosting tea with friends some time ago!
A dear friend took this picture ☕️!
#lifeandotgerthoughts

Post Mother’s Day - a tray of indulgence! Combined

Post Mother’s Day - a tray of indulgence!
Combined Tetley Orange Pekoe with Woocup Himalayan Green tea and added dried roses I got from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on our last trip - the buds make the drink smell divine! Love these thin sliced bread!

Happy Mother’s Day! #mothersdaytea

Happy Mother’s Day! #mothersdaytea

From my collection

From my collection

Mother’s Day tea #mothersdayteaparty

Mother’s Day tea #mothersdayteaparty

Delicious cookies that @sweetdelishbakery made for

Delicious cookies that @sweetdelishbakery made for our neighborhood Eid party!

Darjeeling tea by Fortnum and Madison! Unique tast

Darjeeling tea by Fortnum and Madison!
Unique taste

Favorite colors in vintage china!

Favorite colors in vintage china!

Teatime! A young high school girl make these delic

Teatime! A young high school girl make these delicious cookies for us! It’s so great to see entrepreneurship in young people!
Paired with a blend form The Spice & Tea exchange!

Tea time arranged by my cousins during my last tri

Tea time arranged by my cousins during my last trip to England! Wonderful tea and yum little cakes!

Lavender Rose by Royal Albert! A favorite tea set

Lavender Rose by Royal Albert! A favorite tea set that has been with me for a long time!

Cupcake in a teacup! From a Mother’s Day tea shoot

Cupcake in a teacup!
From a Mother’s Day tea shoot few years back!

Delicious teas! Love this English Tea Time Sampler

Delicious teas! Love this English Tea Time Sampler by @spiceandtea
Pictured is the International Breakfast tea and it came out perfect!

Place it on top of your tea cup to warm it and enj

Place it on top of your tea cup to warm it and enjoy!
What fun treat! @daelmansstroopwafels the delish Dutch tea companion!

Starting the Saturday (that came after a very busy

Starting the Saturday (that came after a very busy week) with this refreshing drink ~ Himalayan Honey Loose Leaf Green Tea by @woocup

I received this packet of loose tea at the perfect time! In general, the two beverages I prefer are water and tea but for the latter, I have habituated myself to very limited range – always hot and black (orange pekoe, earl grey, English breakfast). I have been wanting to diversify my tea-palate to experience variety of temperatures and tastes and have recently played with some blends; Woocup was the perfect thing to have arrived to help me pick my favorite brands to add to my tea drawer!

I found the tea to have a bold presence, perfumed with honeysuckle but imbued with rich earthy and vegetal undertones at the same times – giving off a sophisticated as well as a provincial feel. In my experience with iced teas, some of which had been specialty, this one stands out for sure. It has an immediately refreshing and calming quality that lets you enjoy each sip fully.

I cannot conclude my post without saying few words about the tea boutique– Woocup is a one-stop shop for tea drinkers and food lovers. What to eat with a cuppa can make or break the experience of teatime. They has organic and healthy suggestions on their website to pair just the right flavors with each tea blend and enhance the sipping experience.

I will definitely try their other blends and serving the variety at my next summer tea fete. I highly recommend this shop to acquire your specialty teas!

Cardamom black tea, brewed and steeped in Iraqi sa

Cardamom black tea, brewed and steeped in Iraqi samovar, a warm digestif to finish a iftar at @sultan_dine
And food was awesome! One of the best Mediterranean menu in town.

#teacuptuesday Book club I hosted last year ~ Tea

#teacuptuesday
Book club I hosted last year ~
Tea and books are perfect combination! It was so fun to you ladies over! @gudznfass @leena_superduper @qudsiaahmad06

Fresh grapefruit jellied perfectly and slightly sh

Fresh grapefruit jellied perfectly and slightly sharp tanginess of lemon makes a perfect taste of a marmalade. Spread it on sourdough bread with butter and enjoy with tea for breakfast or snack.
Picked this jar from @harrods store in Doha Airport on my way back home. Wonderful suhoor option btw!

Beautiful iftaar party- thanks @beingirfat Nice t

Beautiful iftaar party- thanks @beingirfat
Nice to see you- as always!

Lovely tea party thrown by a friend who loves vint

Lovely tea party thrown by a friend who loves vintage pieces like I do! #teablog

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