Today we met with Gail from Mt. Shasta Lavender Farm, to connect about dates, our baked items and advertising with them.  I was mistaken on the opening date of the farm, so our first open Sunday will be June 13 and we will be open 7 days a week thru July 18.  Regular Wed. thru Sat. to resume on July 21.  Hope to see you soon. CL

To celebrate Lavender Season with Mt. Shasta Lavender Farm we are going to be open daily  11 to 4, starting June 16, that will continue thru their season ending July 18.  Our regular hours will resume on July 21, Wednesday thru Saturday 11 to 4.  We hope to add to the pleasure of the trip to the farm, by having lunch for you, coming or going.  It is always fun to use the lavender in our scones and cooking during this time and have big fragrant bouquets in the tearoom. The Lavender Farm is so beautiful and we are so lucky to have it so close for us to enjoy!

We had a wonderful turn – out for Mother’s Day that started for us on Friday..It was wonderful to see old friends and make new ones.  We have a couple of exciting events coming up in our garden, the first is” A Meet and Greet” for our Sheriff canidate, Jon Lopey, a great place to met this genuine and experienced man and his wonderful wife, Maxine.(free dessert and tea)  Then on June 10 from 5 to 7 in the evening we will be hosting the Yreka Chamber Mixer and celebrating our 7th Anniversary with an Open House.(free food and tea)  We are counting on the weather to cooperate with us!!!  Do come and join us for both events.

Today we woke up to a winter wonderland, that lasted a couple of hours!  So as I unpacked our new tea order, I brewed a big pot of our new caramel black tea… who needs dessert with a flavor like that?  I’ve been sipping on it all day, just adding a little tea and hot water.. so good.  We also got some new teapots in, mojito green, blue, and red.  They are the plain colored ones that are perfect for every day use.  Plan on joining us for St. Patrick’s Day,  it’s Patricia’s special day, as she claims she’s Irish and she has a special menu planned for you.  Don’t forget to sign up early for Mother’s Day this year, we are having our very special Queen’s Tea for the Queen in your life and we are having  beautiful music with a string quartet.  Hope to see you soon. Ms Lynn

Sunday Feb. 28 at 2pm we are going to have a Pamper Yourself Party  at Ms. Lynn’s Tea with free refreshments, facials and hand massages. Mary Kay rep. Jillian Martin will be showcasing her products.  Hope to see you there. Ms. Lynn

A new year and new beginnings.  I had a wonderful trip to Hawaii, while Patricia and Nancy cleaned and rearranged for the new year.  Do I feel guilty?, well a bit….but I’d do it again if given the chance!  I was able to visit a tea plantation while on the Big Island of  Hawaii and actually observe them harvesting green tea, then have tea and sample some of their single estate teas.  What fun!….  New for this year is our healthy choice menu, with reduced calories, healthy fats and delicious.     This Sat. we’re doing a booth for the Wedding Show in Yreka. Should be fun!  Hope to see you soon for a spot of tea!  Ms Lynn

Ms. Lynn's Dream Team

We wish you a Happy New Year.  We are busy cleaning and getting set up for the new season.  This year we have our new Secret Garden area that we will be able to host small weddings, receptions and other event under the Sycamore trees.  It is beautiful.  We are also going to have an addition to the menu with  more healthy choices, some raw, vegan and delicious.  Keep watching for updates, new teas, etc. Looking forward to seeing you all again in Feb., we miss the laughter and smiles. See you soon. Ms. Lynn

Today we are cleaning the tearoom and the wind is howling outside, so sitting down with a good cup of hot maple tea and taking a break is wonderful. I’m excited about my new Blendtec blender and it will make a “hot” raw soup that is delicious, so I’ll pass it on, so easy too.

• 2 cups of hot water
• 1 Roma tomato -cut in half
• 1 rib of celery -cut in half
• 1 carrot -cut in half
• 1Tbs. taco seasoning
• 1 small slice of Jalapeno pepper
• 3 sprigs of cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small sweet onion cut in half
• 1 tsp. vegi. or chicken boullion

Directions: Place above ingredients into blender jar and secure lid. press Soup button.  Add: one half cup tortilla chips and pulse 3 X

Enjoy! CL

Just a reminder: Ms. Lynn’s Tea will be closed through the month of January for our regular cleaning and inventory. We will be happy to open for your special event of 9 or more persons; just leave a message on our answering machine at (530) 459-3439 and we’ll return your call.

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