A Nice Cuppa

Valentine’s Day is just a week away and Sympathy for the Kettle’s Love Blend has the power to ignite romance.
Like chocolate?  Like tea?  Then the Love Blend is sure to please.  It is a romantic affair of chocolate and hazelnut flavors paired with black tea and then laced with rose petals.  Originally called Valentine blend, […]

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 […]

Is it just me or are you ready for the sticky, stuffy days of summer to be over, too? Sometimes I wake up wishing that I could look out my window and see those green leaves changed to a golden hue… a deep red… an orange-y glow. But, no, we still have a few months […]

Warm weather is finally upon us, so here’s a quick and easy drink for your next backyard shindig. I hope you are out enjoying this beautiful summer day like we are.
Easy Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
1 12 oz can strawberry nectar
4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
ice
2 cups club soda
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon […]

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 […]