A Nice Cuppa

Regardless of the time of day or temperature outside, fruit teas can provide flavor and fun for the entire family, from toddler to grandmother.  Fruit teas are caffeine free, all natural, vitamin-packed alternatives to the well known black and green tea options.  Made from dried fruit pieces and often blended with herbs, they technically aren’t […]

I divorced myself from Mariage Freres’ tea Opera for one night! Separated of all that is cultured and holy in 5,000 years of tea history. I took a red hot sports car to the land of Starbucks to sample their new Via Ready Brew.  Starbuck’s Coffee educators (CEs for short) helped me catch up with […]

On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, I spied a comfort from home … Starbucks!  As we were passing it, my traveling companions promised me we could stop on our way back, and then we conveniently ended up going back another way.  I was dying for a Mocha Frappuccino!  I love how pretty the Puerto […]

Pippy Longstocking, my childhood spunky hero and advisor out of a story book. A female Doctor Seuss who wore just what she wanted and got into lots of monkey business too! Now that we are all grown up? No more munching on rainbow gobstoppers nor red hot candies. But we still need a little sugar and […]

Portmeirion designs a lovely cuppa, saucer and plate based on the verse “Up the Garden Path”  by Laura Stoddart. A plate for your petit fours, drizzled lemon cakes with violets and more. Sip some delightful lemon verbena tisane to calm your senses, and surprise yourself at the bottom of your cuppa with candied violet and […]

Valentines Day is around the corner, and who says we can’t show some Nice Cuppa Love? Scoop up hot chocolate, Abbey’s coffee, or spoon up caviar for blinis and afternoon tea, for your loved ones. The love spoon is by Italian owned Allessi with love, designed by Miriam Mirri.
$5.95 What is a nice cuppa without […]

These teas first caught my attention while browsing the aisles of the New York Fancy Food show several years ago. I had the privilege of tasting a few of them while speaking with Mighty Leaf owner, Gary Shinner.  His excitement over the blends infused the air nearly as much as the incredible scent of these […]

Valentine’s Day is just a week away and Sympathy for the Kettle’s Love Blend has the power to ignite romance.
Like chocolate?  Like tea?  Then the Love Blend is sure to please.  It is a romantic affair of chocolate and hazelnut flavors paired with black tea and then laced with rose petals.  Originally called Valentine blend, […]

Here’s a neat new way to keep your coffee and tea warm…. Cozy Cuffs from DbO Home.  DbO Home is a Connecticut based pottery company specializing in organic style and one-of-a-kind pieces.  These clever little cups and crocheted cuffs are sure to be a pleaser.  Each is entirely hand made, of natural ingredients.  Only a […]

In honor of Empress Jasmine’s New Years’ resolution to get back into her silvery, slinky, svelte, butterfly form, and fit into her satin gowns…
These are delicate and delightful. You can add a layer of fine proscuitto, if you are not watching your dumplings. They are easy to create, and you could swap teas and add […]