Tea Talk

The definition of a tradition is a custom or belief that is passed down through the generations or done time after time or year after year. An example of a tradition is carving pumpkins at Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, putting up a tree on Christmas, dying colorful eggs at Easter, and maybe even dressing up your dog in a silly costume with pink bunny ears ― Sophie was a good sport. Whether you’re a teatime rookie or brew loose-leaf tea every day, the act of making tea is universal. You boil water, infuse tea leaves, and then enjoy your...

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...