A Nice Cuppa

Mayan Chocolate Truffle Tea by Mighty Leaf
One of the newest tea trends is truffle tea. Food & Wine Magazine ranked truffle teas as #20 on their list of 100 Tastes to Try in 2007. Using the flavor combinations that you would normally find in a chocolate truffle from your favorite candy shop, tea makers are […]

Whether you are an environmentalist who enjoys a nice cuppa tea, a hot tea drinker on a budget trying to cut back on your electric bill or like me, the occasional hot tea drinker just looking for a stylish electric kettle, the Eco Kettle might be perfect for your kitchen.  At the risk of sounding […]

Are you familiar with Stylehive?  I’ve been seeing some pretty cool stuff on that site.  It’s a great resource not only for trend spotting, but also learning about up and coming designers.  Plus you have a chance to read and post feedback about the items, which can be a big help knowing what others think before […]

Looking to learn even more about coffee beans and the industry? Check out Roast magazine, a trade rag focused on making the best possible cup. A few sample articles include cupping basics, blending techniques, roasting light and a fantastic article on which beans produce the most and best crema. The current issue discusses the effects […]

I love, love, love the Coconut Creme flavored non-dairy creamer from CoffeeMate. My day rarely seems complete without at least one cup of coffee in the morning. But I’m not a purist, I’m just not satisfied without a bit of cream and sugar, which makes the flavored creamers perfect for me. I’ve tried lots of […]

Didn’t get a cool new mug for Christmas? Head over to United Brands, and check out their mugs by San Francisco music pioneer and designer Patricia Ryan. Modern meets earthy meets retro, these large (17oz) mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe, and pieces of art in their own right.

It seems that no matter how early I start or how many times I declare that I will finish all my Christmas shopping early it never happens.  Plain and simple it just does not happen.  So if you’re like me, still searching frantically for the PERFECT gift I’ve got a few ideas for the caffeine […]

The New York Daily News just released its list of the 10 coolest foodie gadgets of the moment.  I wouldn’t frown at receiving any of the great tools on this year’s list.  I would be absolutely thrilled to be gifte with item number six on the list, the Nespresso Le Cube C180.  Talk about a […]

Let it be known, I am a gadget lover.  It doesn’t matter if we’re talking electronic or epicurean, I get excited about them.  Often I find that when purchasing a new gadget, once the new wears off it gets tossed in the drawer and hardly ever used again.  So I’ve slowed down on the impulse buys and […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — every store is bedecked in its holiday finest, and one local radio station has switched into all Christmas song mode. This early in the season, most people are excited and in the holiday spirit; they haven’t hit the holiday fatigue that comes with the panic of […]