A Nice Cuppa

The experience of drinking a fine cup of tea can be expressed in many ways. Terms often used include: relaxing, refreshing, intoxicating, invigorating, soothing and… transporting. Perhaps it is genius then that Harney and Sons Master Tea Blenders has chosen to create a line of teas named for famous destinations.
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Wishing holiday cheer to all the readers of A Nice Cuppa.  Regular posts will be resuming shortly.  In the meantime, enjoy a warm cup of cider, cocoa, tea or coffee!

If there is ever a time to splurge on yourself, others and the waist-line, the holiday season is it! Chef’s Catalog is making it easy, by reducing the price on their fabulous chocolate fountain (Shown above, discounted from $250 to $99!). Imagine the fun of dipping strawberries, banana, cookies, cherries and other delights […]

While there are many who still consider a cup of tea nothing more than a refreshing cup of caffeine, many tea drinkers are captivated by the essence of the leaves and the process that evolves when they steep. Glass teapots (Petit Teapot, above $29) and accessories offer a wonderful dimension to the tea experience. […]

Interested in warming up the holiday season with a delicate, yell full-bodied cup of tea? Does a blend of Darjeeling, Formosa oolong, Ceylon, Yunnan and Nilgiri teas sound enticing? Then perhaps you should visit Starbucks and consider having a cup of Joy Tea. .
Joy is a limited release tea from Tazo, offered just […]

Holiday gatherings don’t have to be complicated. Some of the easiest and best celebrations are impromptu to start, requiring nothing more than a rich and tasty cup of coffee paired with a sweet treat. These types of gatherings can take place at home or the office. Munn’s World Coffee offers some fun […]

Adagio Teas is offering a nice selection of tea gifts on sale. The gifts section of Adagio.com includes an assortment of tea sampler gifts at good-value prices. Each offers a great introduction to loose leaf tea and practical piece of teaware. Take for example the glass infuser mug shown at left, paired with […]

Is there a fashionable tea lover on your shopping list this year? Then, consider this…

England based Emeyu offers a selection of beautifully designed tea samplers. Each Tea Library, as Emeyu calls them, contains four loose leaf teas gathered around one of six themes: Pure, Scent, Wellness, Health, 24-Hour and Princess Margarita of Romania. […]

For the tea lovers based in Oakland, California here is a special treat… Numi is opening their first tea house and retail store in Embarcadero Cove on Friday, October 12th and you are invited.
The Numi Tea Garden has been planned as an urban oasis where customers can unwind, relax and immerse themselves in tea. The […]

Tea taken alongside a delicious chocolate dessert is common. Tea that has been infused and blended with chocolate is a bit more special; it is a spectacular way to enjoy the combination of flavors without the calorie count and fat content.
Chocolate teas are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace. Many purveyors are experimenting […]