Tea Talk

Are you a peppermint tea fan? I really hadn't been until recently, even though I have an amazing Organic Peppermint Tea in the store. I sell a lot of it but personally kind of ignored it as a tea I would drink. There were always other teas I frequented — until the last couple of weeks. I came across an article about peppermint tea's benefits, so I thought, what the heck, let's go for it. Here is a little info about Peppermint tea. It's actually an herbal tea (also called an infusion or tisane). It is made by steeping actual...

In my never-ending search for fabulous teas, I come across some interesting tidbits and stories about teas and their journey to us. I was on a mission a few months back to add a couple of new Oolong teas to my selections. My favorite, Rou Gui, was all gone. It was such a sad and bittersweet day when I drank the last cup. I savored it, but alas, the cup was finally empty. So, onto a mission to find another great Oolong. I sampled lots and lots of Oolongs before I stumbled onto Shangrila Iced Oolong. One sip told me...

I don’t know about you, but mornings have been a bit difficult for me this last week. I’ve just not been able to get going and get into my regular morning routine in a timely manner. My alarm snooze feature has been my best friend...sigh. I was late to work all week...another big sigh...and once I got to the store, I just kept yawning. I’m not sure why I was having such trouble, but the only thing that saved me all week was my morning wake-up teas. These are the teas that have a bit more caffeine, or juice as...

I’ve always enjoyed mythology. The stories of Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hercules, and many more were always thrilling. I could read for hours about their exploits. So you ask, what does green tea have to do with mythology? I’ve been looking for a green tea with apple and spice since I lost my beloved Apple Chai Green tea a few years ago. I think I found a delicious one to join my selection of Green Teas and I hope you will agree too. This one also has apple pieces, which links it to mythology and the two...

Last week I talked about my fall Apple teas. This week I want to tempt you with my Caramel teas. So what's so great about caramel teas? Well, just about everything. They combine exquisite caramel flavor with health benefits — all in one great package. Caramel Karma is a Ceylon black with some green tea added for good measure. Rich caramel flavoring and roasted almond pieces complete this blend. This tea is hearty enough to handle milk or cream if you want to make this into a rich cuppa. Caramel Karma is a wonderful afternoon treat or a tea you...