A Nice Cuppa

Quintessential goodies from Ireland and Britain! High Tea, 4 o’ clock cuppa, supper tea, as long as it is Tea Time! A hearty cup of Irish tea where the spoon nearly stands on its own with lots of Assam golden leaves the richer the better. Homesick missing staples from home or anglophiles? Tea and biscuits […]

The Perfect Tea and Iced Tea Brewing system:

Automatic shut-off valve
Stainless steel filter - no need for messy paper filters
Dishwasher safe
Fits any opening under 4.75″ diameter
Adjusts tea to your own personal taste
Ideal for making pitchers of iced tea

I’ve tried a selection of Teavana teas with the brewer and it works well with all varieties.  One of the most […]

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 […]

Who doesn’t loves a good drink? Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Chai… if it warms up a mug, it will warm up my belly. So when I came across Cabaret’s Brewed Chocolate, I couldn’t get it into my stomach fast enough.
Brewed Chocolate… something you’re probably not accustomed to hearing. Yes, Starbucks (sort of) tried it a […]

When the dog bites… when the bee stings… when you’re feeling sad? I simply remember my favorite tea thingys, and then I don’t feel this heat is so bad!

I do daydream a lot about my favorite tea thingys and treats. Dear mirage of cool October, please comfort us in this sweltering New York City heat […]

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 […]

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 […]

Feel the power of the Tea Flower!
Please don’t tell Grace, my 10 year old niece! This is what she is getting for her next caffeine-free tea party with her puppy, Chado. (She chose the name “Chado” after the tea ceremony of the same name.) She already wants to be a chef, but lets […]

Senseo, oh Senseo, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways …
You whip up a fresh cuppa joe for me in seconds without the mess of grinding, measuring and pressing. You leave a thick head of foam that brings a smile to my face every time. You have a small profile, so you […]