Tea Time | Cary Magazine

Seagrove, N.C., potter Tom Gray created this Asian-influenced tea set, available at Seagrove Pottery of Cary; teapot, $98, tea bowls, $45 each.

A hot cup of tea is just the thing to warm you from the inside out. As a plus, many teas are packed with antioxidants to boost your immune system and keep you healthier.

The problem is, most Southerners are accustomed to drinking tea made strong, sweet and poured over ice. The tea used to brew that pitcher of refreshing summer goodness can be unappealing when served hot in the winter.

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