Dear Hillary,
This may sound silly, but I come over as a tourist from the UK three times a year, so you can see I love Thailand. The only thing I really miss is my cup of tea in the mornings. Where can I get a good cup of tea?
Jenny.
Dear Jenny,
Tea never sounds silly. In Japan they make a ceremony out of serving delicate cups of tea, Chinese green tea is said to be slimming, Indian teas are reputed to be healing, Pitta tea with its mix of Cardamom, liquorice, ginger, cinnamon and rose petals is recommended for its cooling effect and to balance the mind and body when irritable and impatient. Being a Brit, I am guessing that you are addicted to Twinings Earl Grey or Lemon Scented. My advice to you is either bring your own over, or buy it from our big supermarkets. Then again have you ever tasted the great Thai tea, a lot of little roadside restaurants make it, it is just a matter of wandering around and asking, “Cha ron mai?” that means “Hot Tea?” It comes in a glass, hot, a bright orange color with a lemony taste. Drink it without milk and just a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy.
