Tea Talk

Wow, it’s almost here. Just another couple of days and Christmas will be upon us. It seems time just flies by in the blink of an eye. I wanted to take this time to say how thankful I am for all of you who’ve embraced me, my family, and the Uptown Tea Shop. I enjoy all the decorated trees, holiday lights, and festivities, but these connections are what the season is all about. I’m truly blessed for everyone who’s in my life! We will close for the holiday at the end of business on Thursday, December 23rd, and reopen on...

I confess...I’m usually the first one in line for something sweet after dinner. Whether I enjoy something right after my meal or wait a bit and have something a little later in the evening, that sweet flavor is the perfect way to end my meal or day. So who’s with me on this? Now add in the holidays and all the fabulous treats we get to sample this time of year...think Christmas cookies...and it can play havoc on our waistlines. They say the average weight gain during the holidays is ten pounds...yikes...that’s a lot of cookies and treats. My litmus...

It’s only two and a half weeks till Christmas, which seems unbelievable to me. It’s just coming up so quickly. Just yesterday, it was the fourth of July, right? This time of year can be bittersweet for me. I miss my parents and grandparents and all the holiday traditions we did. Over the years, I’ve incorporated many traditions into my family, so I still have them, just slightly different. One of the things I always did for my dad was I gave him the gift of reading. He loved spy novels. As my grandpa was a crossword aficionado, he always...

So I’m always on the hunt for new teas. I know it’s an addiction, and I just can’t seem to help myself, but there could be way worse things, right? So with that being said, let me introduce you to a fabulous new tea offering that’s arrived just in time for the holidays. This new offering hits the herbal and organic categories and tastes incredible! Organic Tulsi Cranberry Orange Ginger Tea If you’ve not heard of Tulsi tea, you’re not alone. For many people, Tulsi tea — also known as Holy Basil tea — is something new. In reality, Tulsi...

Thanksgiving is a special day to remind us to slow down and be truly thankful for what we have. I know I'm so blessed to have my family, friends, and wonderful customers, many of whom I now count as friends in my life. Y'all enrich my life beyond words! When we lived in Michigan, we shared Thanksgiving with my family and my husband's. In fact, as the years went by, my family started joining my husband's family, so we had one big party. A lot of years, there were about 40 of us all packed into my Mother-in-law's house. It...