Today we were in Sint Truiden for a couple of hours, and, with the good weather, ended up on a terrasse on the Grote Markt to have a drink. It was busy out, being Saturday, and we just sat down at the first free table we spotted.
I was fancying something cold and refreshing, but when I saw the way the tea was being served, I thought it might be better to try their tea.
Also enjoyed when I asked for black tea, the waitress asked - just black tea? regular black tea? - indicating that they had more than just that. Should have looked in the menu before ordering, and would have seen the following -
I was fancying something cold and refreshing, but when I saw the way the tea was being served, I thought it might be better to try their tea.
Also enjoyed when I asked for black tea, the waitress asked - just black tea? regular black tea? - indicating that they had more than just that. Should have looked in the menu before ordering, and would have seen the following -
The tea they served is from Limburg itself, called Pip's tea. (http://www.pips-tea.com/ for info)
And they had plenty to choose from. Some I wouldn't touch, but some that could have been interesting. But too late, the waitress had been and gone and placed the order.
The waitress brought green tea instead of black tea by mistake, but I realised I fancied some refreshing green tea anyway, so didn't bother to complain. I didn't have a particular craving this time. I was glad it wasn't Earl Grey.
Pip's tea comes in sweet little boxes and the tea bags are the lovely clear kind that let you see all the leaves inside.
You can see here how De Bink serves their tea (and other hot drinks) - on a wooden platter, with a saucer for the extras and a little cup for the tea bag. Lovely.
The water was a good temperature, and the cup kept it warm for a long time, letting me slowly sip and enjoy the tea while hubby had a sandwich.
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