A Nice Cuppa

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. […]

My wife emailed me to let me know that her coworker suggested she try the iced English Breakfast Tea from Snapple. “Great! Let me know how it is,” I said. Meanwhile, I was trying to think of a nearby store that I thought might carry it so that I could also try it. I was […]

For those still enjoying summer-like weather, this one’s for you.  When the weather is warm and the sun is bright, it’s the perfect time to whip up a pitcher of Sun Tea.  Although it seems often a rite of summer, I won’t tell if you enjoy it year-round.  The folks at Country Living magazine recently shared […]

I don’t know why I do it, but every few months I forget my prior experiences and decide to pick up a new tea flavor at Trader Joe’s.  Their prices are always so great, and the flavors of the Trader Joe’s brand of tea always sound a bit exotic.  Let it be known that I am a […]

The always irreverent online store Threadless is having a $10 T-Shirt sale until September 3rd including this swanky Earl Grey shirt. Admit it, it’s totally calling to you! Plus you’ll be the envy of all your tea sipping friends.
If you’re in the market for a cute new cup for your morning Chamomile indulgence at the […]

For those looking for a caffeine bolster in the dog days of summer, a tall glass of iced tea might be just the ticket.  But instead of going with the same old, same old, try these new twists from Better Homes and Gardens and perk up your summertime tea:

Frozen frills: Freeze edible flowers or mint […]

It was a summer afternoon when I was out on my bike in the hip town next to mine with a chai-fiend friend. I was really, really overwarm. I asked for a chai at the hip coffee shop and a very hip-looking man gave it to me. Looking back, he was probably […]

A Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks sure tastes good, even more so when you add the whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle.  It’s a perfect way to cool down on a hot day.  Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, the sugar, fat and calories in these drinks can catch up to you, and fast.  Are they all […]

I’m not a big fan of warm weather.  As soon as it gets hot, you can more than likely find me inside with my AC on full blast.  Now that warmer weather is finally reaching the Northeast, it’s a perfect time to start sipping some ice cold drinks, and the folks at Real Simple magazine are […]