My father-in-law is kinda legendary.
He’s stronger than most other men (even at 78!). For most of his life he’s resembled a bushranger with his bushy, wild beard. He drinks tea even when it’s 45 degrees Celsius (something to do with it being thirst-quenching on a hot day!) And he ‘invented’ this tea blend, while living on a small farm called ‘Lodebar’ at North Bourke, New South Wales. (NB. ‘Lo-debar’ is referred to in the Bible, and means “the place of no pastures”).
If you stay for a cup of tea in our Border Park Kitchen, you’ll almost certainly be served this blend. Most remark they can taste something a little different, but they can’t put their finger on it. The lemongrass is subtle, yet beautifully removes any trace of bitterness from the black tea. The addition of a small amount of Earl Grey tea brings its own citrus undertone, that complements and enhances the bold black tea. (Wow, I may have missed my calling as a tea connoisseur ? ).
I promise, even if you’re a die-hard lover of tea bags, it’s worth making this tea blend. Even if you don’t own a teapot, use a small diffuser ball, give it a few minutes to steep and enjoy dunking a homemade bickie into this ‘Lodebar’ tea blend.
Peri x
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This tea sounds superb! I love all the ingredients individually, so I’m sure I will love the whole thing! And having had some at your place, and lived at lodebar a few years ago I’m sold!
Bless you Jen – it’s definitely a staple in our house! Can’t wait to enjoy a cuppa together when you next visit ♥
I always look forward to your cuppas after a long drive on the road.
That’s so beautiful, thank you 🙂 As you may remember, I wasn’t half the tea drinker I am now when Josh and I first were engaged …. but there was something about this tea that was so inviting that made me reconsider. Perhaps it was the hands who prepared it, or the obligatory milk runs to Northie!! Both certainly helped seal the deal for a resounding ‘yes’ to being asked if I wanted another cuppa, and if I’d consider becoming a wife ♥