A Nice Cuppa

So, having heard all the hullabaloo about Starbucks’ new coffee (and having gotten one of those snappy little cards in the paper), I sipped for myself last week. First thought? Wow — it doesn’t taste burnt (sometimes I think I’m the only person on the planet who notices that black Starbucks coffee tastes like tar. […]

Mighty Leaf’s Chamomile Citrus herbal infusion is not your average cup of chamomile tea. It goes way beyond the gently soporific quality we might expect from the typical chamomile brew. Blending Egyptian chamomile with rosehips, orange peel, lemon myrtle, nana mint, hibiscus, and other natural flavorings, this tea awakens some senses even as it is […]

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 […]

I have a confession … I thought that the Choice brand of organic teas was a generic store brand. Not that I have anything against generics mind you, but they aren’t really a splurge in my book. Consequently, the higher price of Choice Organic Teas (relatively speaking) caused me to pass on the brand whenever […]

If it weren’t for coffee, I wouldn’t be writing this right now. Seriously. When you have an infant and a toddler, you might as well have an IV drip of the strongest stuff available. Last night alone I went to bed at 11 and was up at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 … well, you get the […]

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 […]

There was a time, not too long ago, where my route to work included a pit stop at the Starbucks on my way to the office. Being that it was right around the corner, more often than not there was a second drop-in later in the day too. I love my coffee, and really love […]

Interested in warming up the holiday season with a delicate, yell full-bodied cup of tea? Does a blend of Darjeeling, Formosa oolong, Ceylon, Yunnan and Nilgiri teas sound enticing? Then perhaps you should visit Starbucks and consider having a cup of Joy Tea. .
Joy is a limited release tea from Tazo, offered just […]

My local Wild Oats Supermarket is closing to make room for Whole Foods. Everything in the store was 40% off so I made sure to stop by the tea section. Most of the shelves were empty but I did manage to find something of interest, Vanilla Bean tea from Mighty Leaf. This tea, with pieces […]

My wife emailed me to let me know that her coworker suggested she try the iced English Breakfast Tea from Snapple. “Great! Let me know how it is,” I said. Meanwhile, I was trying to think of a nearby store that I thought might carry it so that I could also try it. I was […]