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Tea Trends - Chai


Even though Chai originated in the 1500’s, this import has captured the crowd that is beginning to feel overstimulated by too many tall cups of latte and shots of double espresso. Chai is also referred to as “Tea au lait, Indian style.” In Europe it is called “Yogi tea.” Exotic as it sounds, chai is […]

Sunset Magazine’s Pick for Blooming Tea


Many years ago, when it came to tea, it was a simple choice really.  Tea bag, water, cup, heat.  The amazing selection and assortment of choices that we now enjoy today just didn’t exist.  But now?  The possibilities are seemingly endless.
The folks at Sunset magazine have their eye on flower teas these days, and their […]

Mother’s Day Gift Box from SerendipiTea


Looking for a fragrant, soothing and delicious gift for mom? SerendipiTea has created just the tea sampler for this purpose! A handsome wooden display box has been filled with a sampling if six SerendipiTea favorites, including:

Genesis - Chinese green tea flavored with apple and mango.
Iron Goddess of Mercy - Oolong aka Ti Kuan […]

Infusions and Tisanes


The word tea should only be applied to the beverage made with the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Other brews are usually referred to as herbal infusions or tisanes. They are caffeine free because there is no actual tea in them. The drinking of healthy herbal brews has a long history - the […]

Drink a Wee Bit of Green for St. Patrick’s Day


Serendipitea is raising their teacup this St. Patrick’s Day with a sale on all of their green teas.  What a wonderful way to celebrate and save!  Serendiptea is offering a robust selection of two dozen green teas from China, Japan and Sri Lanka, among others… all on sale for 20% off for a limited period […]

Fruit Teas Provide Splendor For the Whole Family


Regardless of the time of day or temperature outside, fruit teas can provide flavor and fun for the entire family, from toddler to grandmother.  Fruit teas are caffeine free, all natural, vitamin-packed alternatives to the well known black and green tea options.  Made from dried fruit pieces and often blended with herbs, they technically aren’t […]

Mighty Leaf’s Chocolate Truffle Tea Collection


These teas first caught my attention while browsing the aisles of the New York Fancy Food show several years ago. I had the privilege of tasting a few of them while speaking with Mighty Leaf owner, Gary Shinner.  His excitement over the blends infused the air nearly as much as the incredible scent of these […]

Celebrating Teas of China for New Years


Happy Chinese New Years, Year of the Earth Ox!
Shall we go on a journey to the home of tea? Makes my mouth water thinking of all the delicious juicy dumplings…I have a surprise for you this freezing season, we are going to have some fun. If you would like to come along on a […]

SerendipiTea’s Enduring Magic Spell of Tea Leaves


SerendipiTea is one of the original pioneers of tea, here in the US of unique blends.  SerendipiTea’s founder. The late Tomislav Podreka’s contribution to America’s renaissance of tea drinking is profound. His unselfish, enthusiastic sharing of his tea knowledge through articles and classes are substantial. SerendipiTea has carried on through his lovely wife Linda Villano, […]

Kalahari Rooibos Magic Red Tissanes


Someone was kind enough to send me an enormous amount of Kalahari Rooibos tissanes. Camellia Sinensis pure leaf drinkers often turn their noses up at other brews. I happen to spend a lot of time with folks that can’t be bothered to brew up fresh leaves, no matter what good friends of mine they are. […]