A Nice Cuppa

Many years ago, when it came to tea, it was a simple choice really.  Tea bag, water, cup, heat.  The amazing selection and assortment of choices that we now enjoy today just didn’t exist.  But now?  The possibilities are seemingly endless.
The folks at Sunset magazine have their eye on flower teas these days, and their […]

These little porcelain cups are fun to look at and smart to use.  Each is encased in a silicone sleeve, making it easy to hold on to those piping-hot cups of coffee and tea!  Available in a range of colors, each measures is 4.3 x 3.5″ and is $29 at Generate Design.

Yup.  I had to blink twice and rub my eyes to be sure too, but now you can get your cupcake and java fix at the same time.  Cupcakes have arrived at Starbucks.  Now before you get all excited, they’re not available at all Starbucks’ locations (much like their other bakery items).  Out of the […]

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 […]

“THE PERFECT BLEND OF TRADITION & EXPERIMENTATION!”
Experiment with the aromatic compositions of Kusmichoff. Samplers “Les Moments”  or the Kusmichoff tea stack. Tea caddies as ornamental as a Faberge’ egg.
“Prince Vladimir,” ”Fall in Love” or “Russian Evening”
This collection, “Les Moments,” is being featured at Dean and Deluca here in NYC or you can order a “Kusmi-Tea Stack sampler” […]

Some of us simply need to take a nice Thanksgiving hostess gift, to sip along with those homebaked pies that someone else may be baking. Even if you are going to Rachael Ray’s, Rachael might not bake the pies, but even she would love a beautiful deluxe sampler, and all you have to do is sit […]

Nothing makes me happier on a fall day than venturing into my neighborhood Starbucks and being welcomed so openly. This visit, my two SB workers were both happy and excited to be there… I had a discussion with them for a few minutes about how awesome the barista and I looked in glasses and thereby […]

Not only the Early Bird gets to hear a Sweet song!
Must I confess? I love tea oh yes!  Yet… I have had a passion for a the magic mocha bean that lets the birds sing. If I can wake up anytime to song infused gems? According to the American Birding Association programs, including “Partners In Flight” […]

I think many would agree we are an on-the-go society… drive-thru this, instant that, grab and go.  Admittedly, I am caught up in it all and am one of those people with all the “club” cards stuffed in her wallet. You know, the buy 10 smoothies, iced teas, or bagel packs and get the next […]

Camelia Sinensis tea oil! Actual oil made from pressed tea seeds. Tea oil itself is fragrant, organic, low or no cholesterol and full of antioxidents from Emerald Harvest. We can enhance it with elegant pure tea leaves, as well as have it plain. It has a high smoking point (212.c or 452.f ).
The history […]