A Nice Cuppa

Starbucks is hosting its annual Coffee Break on Thursday, March 15. Customers at Starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada a FREE Tall (12 ounce) coffee between 10 am to noon local time. New this year, Coffee Break is expanding outside US borders with events being held in Australia and Asia as well.
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I love the idea of a tea party. But I have two different images that I conjure up in my head. One is the playful tea party of a child with her dolls. And the other is a very formal tea party with a bunch of women in fancy clothes. I have never actually been […]

I am inspired by coffee cups. I have several different ones that remind me of a past vacation or a certain person. I like to select my coffee or tea cup each morning based on my mood. Last year I read Living Out Loud: Activities to Fuel a Creative Life by Keri Smith. It has […]

Bigelow’s Charleston Tea Plantation is America’s only working tea plantation. Beginning this year a new tour will be offered which will allow guests to travel throughout the plantation and see the thousands of historic tea bushes. On their ride, guests will be educated in how tea is planted, grown, nurtured and harvested. In addition to […]

PBS has announced they will air the independent film Black Gold about the $80 billion global coffee industry this Spring. Currently screening at select theaters, Black Gold has won awards at several independent film festivals. The film is known to be a controversial expose about the devastating effects of […]

These are too cute! InsideOut Heart Cups & Saucers made by Yedi Houseware come in two sizes and six colors (bubblegum pink, banana yellow, lime green, pumpkin orange, turquoise blue and cranberry red). Each cup and saucer is made of porcelain and trimmed in gold. I love how the liquid inside the cups maintains […]

A unique tea gift set is a great gift to give anyone for Valentine’s Day. Both men and women appreciate tea and it can be a loving or platonic gift.

A Groovy Mind offers the Tealicious gift set for $35. Known for their organic products and fair-trade teas, included in this set is Assam Rembeng Estate […]

There are several controversial social issues regarding coffee. Most people agree that sustainability, bird friendly coffees, and organic growing are important. However, the method to bring these ideas to fruition has been marked by problems with quality and money. Since the typical food and drink consumer is becoming more politically aware, here are some explanations […]

Mayan Chocolate Truffle Tea by Mighty Leaf
One of the newest tea trends is truffle tea. Food & Wine Magazine ranked truffle teas as #20 on their list of 100 Tastes to Try in 2007. Using the flavor combinations that you would normally find in a chocolate truffle from your favorite candy shop, tea makers are […]

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Can’t get enough caffeine? Last month, molecular scientist Robert Bohannon announced that he has figured out how to caffeinate baked goods without adding any bitter taste. Look for “Buzz Donuts” and “Buzzed Bagels,” which he plans to market. No announcement has been made about where you will be […]