Tea Talk

As we go through life, some things just make us feel better, and as I like to say, “they feed our souls.” For me personally, tea ranks right up there. I know that’s a surprise, right? I have my favorite teas that I go to regularly like... Decaf Peach Black, I prefer this one cold, Decaf Lemon Supreme Green, Organic Tulsi Cranberry Orange Ginger, Organic Hibiscus, this one cold, Heavenly Hazelnut Black, Chocolate Covered Strawberries Black, Organic Ruby Oolong, Green Cinnamon Twist, and my House Blend Chai... ...to name just a few. I guess I have more favorites than I...

Do you ever feel a little scattered and that there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done? Well, that’s me today. My to-do list is overflowing, and I’m having trouble deciding what to do first. Everything is written down, so my head doesn’t explode trying to keep track of things. All the items on the list really need to get done…yeah right…only in a perfect world will that actually happen. Item #1: Make a cup of tea. That should be easy, right? Nope, what flavor should I enjoy first today? Too many choices in my stash at...

If you've never had the good fortune to attend a tea tasting event, it's something you should put on your fun to-do list. I totally enjoy attending and participating in tea tasting events. I'm sure you're thinking, well, she can taste all the tea in her store, why would she want to go to another tea tasting event. The short answer is I LOVE tea, and there are so many different types and varieties that I don't think I'll ever run out of new teas to try. And I get to learn from the best in the industry. A tasting...

I wanted to have some fun today with funny uses of the word TEA. We all know or think we know what the word "tea" means, but there are some hilarious other uses for this word. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew and enjoy... According to the Urban Dictionary, the slang term "Tea" comes from "the custom in the South of women who gather in the afternoon to drink tea and gossip." "T" or "Tea" is slang for gossiping about a situation, story, news, or some juicy information. You can give tea, get tea, or spill tea. So...

A week from Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day. For all of you who are Irish or anyone who secretly wants to be, this is your day to celebrate. Stefan. Patrick’s Day recognizes the heritage and culture of the Irish people in general. It commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. There is the traditional Irish-American meal of corned beef and cabbage, and of course, the beverage of choice is “green” beer. I still fondly remember my first frosted glass of the “green” beverage as a young college student. So, how do I celebrate now? By drinking lots...