A Nice Cuppa

Painting with fragrance and sound ……

Tealosophy“>Tealosophy CD by Ines’ Berton provides music for a sanguine reflection perhaps on the sound of tea and its ancient streams of inspiration. Ines Berton is a painter from Argentina who founded the successful tea company called “Tealosophy” based in Buenos Aires with beautiful shops in Spain. Tealosophy’s […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Whomever said gift cards were impersonal presents obviously hasn’t heard about the brand new offer from Starbucks. This holiday season, you can create customized gift cards for your family and friends that will undoubtedly bring a huge smile to their face. The customization goes beyond your basic choice of adorable illustrations. You now have the […]

I love giving and receiving gift baskets for the holidays.  Now don’t get me wrong.  I don’t mean the prefilled kind that you just throw in your shopping cart and send off without a second thought.  I mean the kind where you physically buy an empty basket and carefully select the items to go into […]

When I pour myself a beverage, I usually fill my cup at least halfway with ice, and then add the drink.  I love a fully-iced drink … the only downside is that you can’t really be leisurely while drinking it, lest your drink get too diluted.  That’s one reason why I love, love, love these […]