A Nice Cuppa

Mighty Leaf’s Chamomile Citrus herbal infusion is not your average cup of chamomile tea. It goes way beyond the gently soporific quality we might expect from the typical chamomile brew. Blending Egyptian chamomile with rosehips, orange peel, lemon myrtle, nana mint, hibiscus, and other natural flavorings, this tea awakens some senses even as it is […]

Not just another tea blog, the aptly named Another Tea Blog is a beautiful blog dedicated to premium quality teas and the pleasure that comes with experiencing them.
According to the “about you” page, the blogger, Alex from Fort Worth, Texas, blogs about tea because: “I like tea, thought I’d write about it like all the […]

The internet offers easy access to a wealth of information on virtually any topic. It also offers the ability to interact with like-minded people on topics of interest.
Tribe.net is a great online network, not unlike the now ubiquitous Craigs List. Within Tribe you can post and search for jobs, housing and restaurant reviews […]

Tea parties almost seem like a tradition of the distant past … one that could use a resurgence. Although I don’t drink tea, if given an excuse to entertain a small group of friends and make dainty little tea sandwiches, I am so there. But, if you’re in the mood for a tea […]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day with a green tea twist!
Delicate green tea cookies alongside a delicate Bailey’s creme mini cheesecake … even leprechauns would approve! I could not resist this breathtaking homage to Saint Pat. Which tea can you sip, that even a spoon stands up alone in the cuppa brew?

Delicate Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake
Irish Creme cheese […]

My quest for the perfect tea has also led me to find Eva Ziesel. Eva Ziesel has made a significant contribution to making this world a little bit curvier in her 100+ years on earth. This kettle caught my eye today as I was traipsing through the Modern Art Museum gift shop.
Noted industrial designer Eva Ziesel […]

I have a confession … I thought that the Choice brand of organic teas was a generic store brand. Not that I have anything against generics mind you, but they aren’t really a splurge in my book. Consequently, the higher price of Choice Organic Teas (relatively speaking) caused me to pass on the brand whenever […]

Did you know March is Caffeine Awareness Month?  Neither did I, but now is as good a time as any to learn about that magical buzz in coffee and tea. One place to gain such an education is from the folks writing caffeine-related articles over at HowToDoThings.com.
Contributors to How To Do Things have posted a […]

Starbucks has announced a new line of artisan-style chocolates with flavors inspired by Starbucks Coffees, Tazo teas and other coffeehouse flavors. The line is set for a nationwide debut this month and has been expertly crafted by Artisan Confections Company, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company. According to Starbucks, “the chocolates are crafted with high-quality, […]

It is no secret to tea and coffee connoisseurs that clean water makes a difference to taste. But for many, clean water isn’t an option at all. This fact is one many people take for granted. When next brewing that cup of tea or coffee from a safe water source, consider […]