A Nice Cuppa

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 […]

I may have found a new hobby. While thumbing through my copy of You Grow Girl the other day I came across Gayla Trail’s section that details the steps involved in making your very own Tea Garden. Since my mini herb gardens have managed to stay alive this summer I think I might […]

There is no shortage of tea suppliers these days. A simple search online will result in dozens of online stores dedicated to all things tea. One of those online stores was introduced to me by a coworker via a coupon for $5 off my purchase. What a perfect way to get my attention. I figured […]

Biscotti is by nature a complement to buzzful drinks. It is simply too crunchy and, more often than not, too bland to be anything but dunked and dissolved in a little cup of flavorful brew. But there are a handful that are worth eating without a primo cappucino; a few that can go […]

Getting a great shot of espresso at home is no easy feat. There are so many different variables, from the beans, how they were roasted, the grind, the dose, the tamp and even the ambient humidity that day. A great shot from the same batch of beans may be terrible the next day if you […]

You may have stumbled upon the newest merchant on the tea block in Food & Wine magazine, in the New York Times, or, if you’re lucky, in a classy grocery store.
But in case you haven’t yet heard about the Highland Tea Company, allow me to introduce you.
Wanja Michuki drew up the plans for a Kenyan […]

If you’re a tea lover and fond of tea parties, then this might be the next book to add to your library shelves. Tracy Stern’s Tea Party: 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings was just released and features menus, recipes and even decorating tips to […]

Earlier this week Green Mountain Coffee Roasters unveiled its latest coffee, Gombe Reserve–In Cooperation with the Jane Goodall Institute. “Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has always had a values-driven approach to coffee, believing that coffee can help the greater good. We’re thrilled to work with the Jane Goodall Institute to bring this great coffee to market […]

The Tea Spot is an innovator in steeping ware for tea, in addition to having some really fresh blends of loose-leaf tea.
One of my current must-have kitchen accessories is The Tea Spot Steepin’ Cup. It is a great little device that has an infuser for loose-leaf tea that you simply pour hot water into and […]

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 […]