A Nice Cuppa

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 […]

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 […]

Whomever said gift cards were impersonal presents obviously hasn’t heard about the brand new offer from Starbucks. This holiday season, you can create customized gift cards for your family and friends that will undoubtedly bring a huge smile to their face. The customization goes beyond your basic choice of adorable illustrations. You now have the […]

As my boyfriend pointed out to me the other day, it’s now officially the holiday season as Starbucks stores all over the world have broken out their signature red cups. For the next few months, we’ll all be able to brighten our mornings and drag ourselves into the office with steaming hot Egg Nog, Gingerbread, […]

I visited an exhibit at the Penn Museum recently called “River of Gold” about a pre-Colombian society that lived by a golden-laden river. I believe I have discovered a modern day river of gold: drinkable pumpkin pie.
I’m having trouble deciding on a name for this delightfully golden and incredibly healthy beverage. Liquid Pie? Fall-in-a-Mug? Hot […]

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 […]

With summer winding up and the cool weather fast approaching, I’d say there’s just enough light left in the evening to make a batch of tea-flavored ice cream. I came across a recipe for tea-flavored ice cream in BHG magazine. It’s got an interesting base–evaporated milk and heavy cream–whose richness reminds me of tres leches, […]

There’s a hint of fall in the air — here in D.C. it is rainy and cool, with a high only in the 70s. So close your eyes, imagine it’s October, and join me for a cup of very autumn tea.
I am lucky enough to live near a Teavana store, which offers dozens of unique […]

For those looking for a caffeine bolster in the dog days of summer, a tall glass of iced tea might be just the ticket.  But instead of going with the same old, same old, try these new twists from Better Homes and Gardens and perk up your summertime tea:

Frozen frills: Freeze edible flowers or mint […]

Last week’s Dining In/Dining Out section of the New York Times featured a short and sweet article about iced coffee. Turns out you can brew coffee cold. Who knew? Cindy Price writes that “without the bitterness produced by hot water, the cold-brewed coffee had hints of chocolate, even caramel.” And who […]