Tea Talk

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...

I’m a huge fan of my large handmade mugs. My husband will roll his eyes if you ask him how many we have in our collection at home, but there’s definitely a time and place for a lovely teapot or two or three. Oh heck, who’s counting. As I was looking at the teapots in my shop, I started wondering about the origins of the teapot. You history majors may already know all about this, but for those of us who don’t, I did some research on teapots and decided to share what I learned. China was the pioneer in...

Have you joined those of us who are in love with chai tea? I first discovered chai tea many years ago, and it morphed to the top of my favorite tea list right away. It's fabulous, either hot or over ice. In many parts of the world, "chai" is simply the word for tea, but here in the U.S., the term "chai" has become known for the traditional Indian tea called "Masala Chai." Chai tea is sweet, spicy, creamy deliciousness. It is made from a combination of robust black tea and spices. The most popular spices include cardamom, ginger, cinnamon,...