Tea Talk

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...

The Everest Tea Tumblers are back in stock and with fun new colors. I especially like the new purple! For those of you who don’t know about these tumblers, let me just say they’re great, and if you don’t have one, you need one! Can’t decide on a color? I hear you. That’s why I now own 3! A yellow one from last year (no longer available, unfortunately), and a new red one and a purple because I couldn’t choose. I also offer a pretty pink one that I’m giving as a birthday gift to a friend. I carry guy...

Molly again. Today I want to tell you about Assam tea, which comes from the Assam state in India, a country with a rich and beautiful history connected to tea. Assam tea has a brisk, sweet honey-like flavor that I love! And I especially love our Organic Assam! What makes the state of Assam perfect for growing tea? The state of Assam is located in the Northeastern region of India. The low altitude and Brahmaputra river running through the state of Assam allows for its loamy fertile soil, warm/sunny climate, and intense rainfall. This climate makes it the perfect place...

  Hey Everyone, it's Molly again. Welcome to my summer series on Teas and Teaching! Today, I'm going to introduce you all to the teas that led me down the path to becoming a tea enthusiast. The first tea I want to talk about is Magic Moon. It's one of the first teas I ever brought home from the Uptown Tea Shop. Its sweet and fruity smell brought me to try it several years ago. What keeps me drinking it now is the distinct flavor profile of the tea. The union of black and green tea, matched with the exotic...