A Nice Cuppa

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 […]

Hot or cold tea infused oils are easy to conjure. I would like to dedicate this post to new mommy Giada DeLaurentiis! Giada of Everyday Italian of the FoodNetwork. I’m sure most of us love and know her. Her name “Giada” means Jade! I do not believe her meals are quite as easy to conjure! Yet […]

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 […]

Tea can truly function at the junction of the cooler aisles, now with Swiss precision! Rehydrate in a hurry or get your quick daily dose with the Venga functional infusions. May sound a little like the popular “Vitamin Waters” made here in the states? Vitamin infused airy aqua with a dose of nutrients? Venga tea […]

I have had my eye on these clever patent pending “Free Leaf” tea garden to go cuppa’s by Teance mail order. They embody the presence of a fresh tea bouquet and once infused, exude and extract all the mystical properties and subtle flavor of green tea leaves which are easily subdued and squashed by most […]

Now on another day of dreaming moments, of which I have far too many, I dream about a simple gift I can give without breaking the bank with a small parcel of tea. Making tea in a classic pot is a tradition there is no reason to part with. I am fond of this classic glass […]

How completely fantastic are these cups??

The stainless steel cup has a polished mirror finish. The porcelain saucer is printed with distorted images or words. These graphics can only be viewed correctly though the curved, reflective surface of the cup. The image is indecipherable when the cup and saucer are separate. ~from anamorphicseries.com
I love, love, love […]

Spring has arrived! Spring Glorious Spring! There are so many occasions of divinity in life which may require a petite celebration. A milestone achieved is perfectly distinguished when enrobed in chocolate varnish. A secret admirer gives you chocolate to speak words only cocoa can articulate. On Valentines, chocolate is hallmarked by red foiled moulin rouge. […]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day with a green tea twist!
Delicate green tea cookies alongside a delicate Bailey’s creme mini cheesecake … even leprechauns would approve! I could not resist this breathtaking homage to Saint Pat. Which tea can you sip, that even a spoon stands up alone in the cuppa brew?

Delicate Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake
Irish Creme cheese […]

For the tea lovers based in Oakland, California here is a special treat… Numi is opening their first tea house and retail store in Embarcadero Cove on Friday, October 12th and you are invited.
The Numi Tea Garden has been planned as an urban oasis where customers can unwind, relax and immerse themselves in tea. The […]