A Nice Cuppa

When craving a cup of Mariage Freres’ Marco Polo tea, there are a few places avid drinkers can turn stateside, one source is Williams Sonoma. But, while the item can in most cases be found at a Williams Sonoma storefront, it isn’t always possible to find it online. For those due for a fix, a recent check to their website shows it is once again available at www.williams-sonoma.com. A 3.5 ounce signature black tin of this beloved tea (shown above) is available For $17.

Alongside this delicious blend are two fun herbal teas for children (and for adults who prefer an herbal option). Let this spring be tea time for the big and little kids in your world! The inventive line is called Cuteas and was developed by a family-owned, California based company known as Teaspots. Still very new, the line offers five flavors, two of which Williams Sonoma offers: Chamorange Herbal Tea ($9.95) combines orange chamomile, orange peel and natural orange flavor, while Fru-Fru Fruit Tea ($10.95, shown right) contains peach, apple, orange peel, rose hips, hibiscus, natural raspberry and passionberry flavors. Both are blended from natural, organic ingredients and are suitable for children age three and older. Both are loose leaf blends, perfect for brewing with the tea flower infuser Fumiko Sasaki introduced a few days back!

For the coffee lovers, Williams Sonoma is offering Martinez Blue Mountain Coffee. This incredible medium-roast estate coffee is grown on the Grand Ridge of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. It is hand harvested, processed at a historic mill from only the highest grade beans. Coffee connoisseurs splurge on this blend when craving a rich and perfectly balanced coffee with moderate acidity. 8-oz. bag. $29.50

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