Tea Talk

Last week I talked about immune-boosting teas as we start the school year or head back to the office. This week I want to touch on teas that help us focus and can keep us on track as we head back into the craziness of life after summer vacation. One of the best types of teas to help you focus is oolong. Oolong tea falls into its own category. It’s neither black tea nor green tea, but it falls somewhere in the middle. You can have an oolong that may have more black tea characteristics or one with more green...

I can't believe it's back to school time already! The summer just has flown by. I want to give a big shout-out to all the hard-working teachers, principals, counselors, administrators, bus drivers, and support staff. Their jobs require such commitment and dedication as they help educate, inspire and impact a whole new generation. I'm so proud to say my husband is one of these special people, as is my daughter-in-law Sarah, and Molly, who helps me in the store when she's not teaching. Honestly, I couldn't do their jobs, but their students are lucky to have them. So I've dedicated...

The previous article about my Organic First Flush Darjeeling had lots of information about this incredible tea. It was a bit more on the serious side, so I thought I'd lighten things up in this article. I will freely admit that I've officially morphed into a tea geek. I never aspired to this; it just happened...and I'm so glad it did. I realized I know a lot about tea and tea terms that most people don't — as I should, owning a tea store, right? I thought I'd share some of them so you can join me and claim the...

Most of the time, writing an article comes pretty easy for me. But for this one, there was so much information I wanted to share that I've started and edited through 5 drafts. I hope you find it enjoyable, helpful, and interesting. The nickname for Darjeeling Tea is the Champagne of Teas, and it earned this title for a reason. This tea is truly a premium tea that offers such a flavor variety depending on the "flush" you are drinking. "Flush" is the fancy term used to describe when the tea leaves are harvested. Each flush is determined by the...

Summertime is the perfect time for vacationing and traveling. Whether you enjoy going to the beach, lake, or mountains, or just being a nomad and doing a slow wander wherever the road takes you, it refreshes our souls. This year vacationing seems to be part of a lot of people’s plans, mine included. I always seem to overpack, and my patient husband just rolls his eyes when he sees the size of my stuffed suitcase. Along with a variety of clothes, there’s always a selection of teas that travel with us. You can call me a tea snob, but I...