•Offer Lipton Pyramid Tea at the beginning of the meal, as well as with dessert.  •Use Lipton Pyramid Tea Pairings Guide to assist guests with ordering the tea that best compliments their meal or dessert. •Present the six varieties of tea in a tea chest. Allow the customer to read about the tea blends and select the one that appeals to them most.

•Make a note of which blends contain caffeine, as this is a common questions that customers ask. (Lipton Tropical Temptation Herbal Infusion is caffeine free.) •Ask your customers how they take their tea – milk, sugar, lemon, and honey are all common requests. •Always ask your customer if they would like a refill and offer more hot water, along with a new tea bag.

The Art of Pairing Tea and Food:

Much like wine, pairing tea with food is an art. The right cup of tea can act as a perfect compliment to your food, while the wrong cup of tea can overpower it. When tea is drunk alone and not paired with a meal or dessert, it tastes different than if it is paired with food. Acids, tannins and flavors in the tea interact with the food to create different taste sensations. A good match will bring out the nuances and enhance the flavors of the food and the tea.

Suggested Pairings:

Twilight Ceylon Black Tea: An excellent complement to tomato and pesto pasta sauces, lamb, and tiramisu.

Asian Green Sencha Tea: Well suited for mild or subtly-flavored foods, such as seafood, rice, salads, melon, chicken, and fruit cobbler. This tea also goes well with most fried foods.