Thursday, 21 June 2012

How to make the best iced tea...


Iced tea is a favourite summer sipper and easy to make from scratch. You probably already have everything you need in your cupboards right now to whip up a tasty pitcher of iced tea. All it takes is a few tea bags, water and a bit of sugar and you are on your way. Making iced tea from scratch also lets you control the amount of sugar you use, or you can skip the sugar altogether and just add lemon for a tart, thirst-quenching drink.

1. Use enough tea bags
When foods are served cold, the flavours become dull. A stronger tea - such as Darjeeling, Jasmine or green teas - is necessary to have a well-flavoured tea served cold. Use two tea bags for every 3 cups of water for best results.

2. Don't oversteep

If you prefer your tea stronger, use more tea bags rather than lengthening the steeping time. Allowing tea to overstep brings out the tannins in the tea and can make it bitter. For weaker tea, reduce the steeping time rather than taking away tea bags for better flavour.

3. Add sugar to hot water
If you sweeten your tea, add the sugar to the hot tea in order to dissolve the grains. If you prefer to sweeten your tea afterwards as per each persons taste, use a simple syrup rather than granulated sugar which will leave sugar grains in your glass.

4. Cool before refrigerating
Putting hot tea into a cold fridge will make your tea cloudy. Allow your tea to cool before you refrigerate. If you do end up with cloudy tea, try adding a bit of boiling water to it – it will sometimes do the trick!

5. Keep it real
Don't use artificial lemon juice. Only use real fresh squeezed lemon juice from fresh lemons for the very best flavour.

6. Fresh is best
Iced tea taste best when it is freshly made. Make only what you will drink in two or three days. It's easy to make, so don't worry about having to mix up another batch!

Enjoy!


Thursday, 7 June 2012

Summer Clearance

We are making room for our new introductions. Browse through a selection of our new clearance pieces. Our store is filled with great deals & summer savings!

 Wesley Hall Luxurious Sectional sofa
Now: $3995 Was: $5999

 Rustic solid wood bench
36" Now: $195 Was:$300
48" Now: $249 Was: $416

Ottoman in cream and turqoise fabric
Now: $295  Was: $495

Harden domaine sofa in beige fabric with nailhead trim detail.
Now: $2495 Was: $4425


Sherrill sofa in dark brown fabric
Now: $1999 Was: $2879

Harden tufted ottoman in beige faux ostrich leather
Now: $895  Was: $1878

Wing chair in suzani fabric
Now: $795 Was: $1395

Harden settee in grey fabric with four gorgeous toss pillows
Now: $1995 Was: $2965

Swivel tub chair
Now: $695 Was: 1470

Parsons chairs in neutral fabric, various styles
Now: $295 each  Was: $495-$559

Chrome and black leather barstools
Now:$299 for the pair
Round solid alder wood coffee table with fluted column details.
Now:$395, Was:$809
Gray faux sharkskin coffee table with chrome base.
Now:$895, Was: $1299


Friday, 1 June 2012

IN -STORE SPECIALS



SAVE 30% WEST BROTHERS ORDERS
UNTIL JUNE 15!


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LAST CALL ON THE ELEMENTS COLLECTION! 40% OFF WHILE QUANTITIES LAST!



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OUR SPRING LEE SALE IS ON! 30% OFF ON LEE ORDERS UNTIL JUNE 23!

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SAVE 20% ON JONATEX AND DANIEL STUART BEDDING UNTIL JUNE 15.
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NEW MARKDOWNS IN OUR GAZEBO!
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SAVE 20% ON KRAVET FABRICS UNTIL JUNE 29.

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The Lee Sale you have been waiting for!

Earth Friendly Upholstery at 30% SAVINGS.




Starting from on SALE: $1889  Was: $2689



Starting from on SALE: $1939  Was: $2779



Starting from on SALE: $1159  Was: $1659



Starting from on SALE: $1169  Was: $1668



 Starting from on SALE: $1079   Was: $1542



Starting from on SALE: $1709  Was:$2445


 Starting from on SALE: $999   Was: $1419




Starting from on SALE: $1079   Was: $1542



 Starting from on SALE: $1379  Was: $1962


 Starting from on SALE: $609  Was: $870