A Nice Cuppa

Mark your calendars now, lest you forget.  The Third Annual Coffee & Tea Festival will be held April 12th and 13th at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. 
Enjoy the opportunity to explore coffee, tea and confectionary vendors, taste samples and attend lectures, classes and demonstrations. 
For more information, call 631-940-7290 or visit Coffee and Tea […]

Risa Provincio is a successful event planner in the San Clemente, California area, and has orchestrated many successful weddings, baby showers, and even tea parties. In a recent issue of Tea Time magazine, she shared her “five musts to remember” when planning your next tea party fete.
Five Musts to Remember
1.  Ensure guests’ comfort.  If the tea […]

Want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of tea?  Then you might want to attend this upcoming event in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Tea 101: Introduction to Tea will share “the nuances of different tea varieties, teach you how to brew the perfect cup” and share more basics in this upcoming tea class.  It will […]

Senseo, oh Senseo, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways …
You whip up a fresh cuppa joe for me in seconds without the mess of grinding, measuring and pressing. You leave a thick head of foam that brings a smile to my face every time. You have a small profile, so you […]

When I first saw this news story, I skimmed it quickly and thought they were adding breakfast sandwiches to the product offerings at Starbucks, but it turns out they’re doing exactly the opposite.  They’re nixing them.  Either I just don’t get to my Starbucks early enough in the morning, or they never carried them, because […]

I’m always writing about the health benefits of tea. Now it’s time for a little recreation. On those wintry nights, a good shot of infused vodka keeps you warm inside. Try this one for a little Valentine’s rush!
Absolute Tea
About 2 cups
2 cups Absolut vodka
5 to 6 teaspoons (suggest Groovy Mind loose-leaf black tea (Assam, Earl Grey […]