As tea makes its way back to the forefront of preferred beverages - one that works hand in hand with hospitality - I thought it was appropriate to start a little series for Thoughtful Thursdays.

Let's start with the most common type: red tea with or without milk, with or without sugar.

Brewed correctly, this is a perfect pick-me-up in the morning, a wonderful afternoon pleasure, and a nice drink to calm down with at the end of a long day.

It is said that the bourgeois would pour milk into their cup before pouring in the tea brewed with loose leaves from a teapot. It was the working class way to steep a tea bag into a cup of hot water before adding a dollop of milk or cream. This was largely due to the fact that milk and cream were a luxury. These days, milk is a lot easier to come by and the way to enjoy your tea has become completely up to your preference and taste. Albeit for those who suffer from lactose intolerance, whom inevitably opt for the soy alternative.

More on teas, next week.

AirBnB Girl aka. elfie C.

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This week, Airbnb are holding a belated 1-year anniversary party on their roofdeck. For all you wonderful hosts out there, thanks for all that you do. You make Airbnb what it is, today.

If you're in the San Francisco area, be sure to RSVP to your party invitations. As for the rest of you who won't be able to make it out this far, give yourselves a pat on the back. You deserve to celebrate the success as much as we do.

To spread this token of gratitude from the Airbnb HQ out to you and further out to your guests, why not use this as a perfect excuse to take your guests out for a little drink this weekend!

Cheers to Airbnb. And let's wish it a very merry birthday.

AirBnB Girl aka. elfie C.

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So this is a slightly different kind of entry to the usual food orientated Thoughtful Thursday, but it's probably just as relevant. We like this stuff because it's made of all natural ingredients! And that bodes well with people who spend a lot of time thinking about food ( = natural ingredients). Plus, it's awesomely packaged.

Something to leave in your bathroom for your guest if you're expecting a male visitor perhaps? I think this would totally out-do a hotel, don't you think?

http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/gifts/wrapped/shave-the-planet-gift

AirBnB Girl aka elfie C.

Have you ever wondered why hotels put a mint on your pillow? I've had this discussion, countless times, without any satisfactory reasoning or explanation. Maybe because it's a tradition that has since faded out due to our awakening to dental hygiene, but what are your personal thoughts?

In the situation of AirBnB, I would think that it was a just-in-case lifeline: in the event that your guest forgot to bring their toothbrush, the mint would be to spare them from the embarrassment of waking up to greet you with morning breath! Though I'm pretty sure the dental industry would beg us to provide a small travel sized toothbrush and toothpaste in our bathrooms for temporary measure, this is certainly an old tradition that seems to have stuck around - something that you could consider!

Over and out,
AirBnB Girl aka elfie C.

AirBnB Girl aka elfie C.
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AirBnB Girl's Breakfast Options

Have you ever tried cheese with berries in them? It may look a little diseased, but it's something you should all try at least once in your lifetime.

Because the berries give the cheese a little bit of natural sweetness (not too much that you'll feel sick, luckily), the cheese can be enjoyed either on its own as a light snack, or you can have it on Italian toast or even thin cheese crackers for nibbles! I personalized it a little more and threw a few slices on toast to enjoy in the morning. Strange thing to do, perhaps, but it works and tastes so good!

More ideas next week!

AirBnB Girl aka elfie C.
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AirBnB Girl's Breakfast Options

I've decided to designate Thursdays to breakfast ideas for your guests, especially if you have someone coming to stay as soon as Friday night!

Today's idea revolves around blueberries.

Juicy blueberries peak in late summer, which means we're getting closer and closer to having the best blueberries of the year. You could use them to bake muffins, have them infused in pancakes or waffles, use them to make a syrup, or simply serve them plain with yogurt or cream! If you get some of the dried stuff, you can also leave them out in a bowl for your guests to add to their cereal or oatmeal, too. Or, buy some wild blueberry jam for your guests to spread on toast.

High in vitamins and anti-oxidants, they are extremely good for you.

Happy hosting!

AirBnB Girl aka. elfie C.
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