Tuesday Tea is a weekly meme to share what you’re reading and what tea you are pairing it with.
The Book
The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander
Published by Penguin Books
Publication Date January 27, 2004
Genres: Historical Fiction
Goodreads
Drawing from decades of work, travel, and research in Russia, Robert Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra as seen through the eyes of the Romanovs' young kitchen boy, Leonka. Now an ancient Russian immigrant, Leonka claims to be the last living witness to the Romanovs' brutal murders and sets down the dark secrets of his past with the imperial family. Does he hold the key to the many questions surrounding the family's murder? Historically vivid and compelling, The Kitchen Boy is also a touching portrait of a loving family that was in many ways similar, yet so different, from any other.
The Tea
Typhoo Tea Launched in 1903 by Birmingham grocer John Sumner, and originally sold as a cure for indigestion, Typhoo is still one of Britain’s favourite teas. Our team of expert tea buyers and blenders carefully select only the finest tea leaves to ensure great taste, quality and freshness from every cup of Typhoo.
The Assessment
Yes, I think they do go together. Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last of the Tsarinas was the Granddaughter to Queen Victoria and it has been said that Alexandra Fyodorovna’s husband Nicholas II Tsar of Russia supposedly drank two cups of black tea in quick succession each night.
Interesting. I read Nicholas and Alexandra while in college and it was a very stirring story! I drink decaf green tea and chamomile tea.
I have always wanted to read Nicholas and Alexandra. I hope to get to it at some point as it is such an interesting topic.
I highly recommend it. It has a whole section of photos so that adds to the pleasure.
I will definately have to read it then!