Tea Talk

I’m so thankful to be an American, live in this beautiful country, and share in her many blessings. I love our great country! I thank all of the brave men and women who fought for our independence all those many years ago and who have since continued to serve to keep and protect our country. As we celebrate Independence Day this week, I hope you celebrate our amazing country’s birthday with family and friends. My husband and I will be having our traditional 4th of July party. He’ll be in charge of the barbecue while I handle the desserts and...

Do you ever wonder how some people can grow the most gorgeous flowers while yours look kind of sad? How about your trees and shrubs? Do they look healthy? If you are struggling with these problems, I have a great suggestion that can help. This is one of my favorite secrets. I bet some people whose flowers, shrubs, and trees you envy may do it too. A simple cup or pot of tea using your favorite loose-leaf tea can make all the difference! After you steeped your tea and are ready to clean your basket strainer, don't throw the tea...

June is National Iced Tea Month—not just a day or a single week but the whole month, and I love that! I've recently talked about teas that make great iced teas. That brings me to herbal teas, or, more specifically, to cold-brewing herbal teas, a topic I'm getting quite a few questions about. Herbal tea is any tea or tisane beverage that does not come from the tea plant camellia sinensis, from which we get black, oolong, white, and green tea. Now, let's talk about cold-brewing herbal teas. There are two views on this: yes, you can and no, you...

Are you familiar with a type of tea called Puerh? It’s pronounced pooh-air. Puerh is a half-fermented black tea from China’s Yunnan province with a rich history dating back over 1,700 years. Puerh has a unique earthy and robust flavor that improves with age. Depending on the type of puerh and the desired flavor, it can be aged for a few months to several years, offering a diverse range of taste profiles. There are two types of puerh: raw puerh and ripe puerh. Raw puerh tea is pressed into cakes and aged in a controlled environment. The aging process can...

Over the past few years, especially since Covid, there has been a growing trend of people seeking to incorporate tea into their daily routines, creating a Tea Movement. Every day people ask me what teas I like and drink daily. I carry over 160 different kinds of teas, so there's something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned tea enthusiast or just starting, I'm happy to guide you and offer suggestions based on your flavor preferences. What teas I drink changes with the seasons. As we move into warmer summer weather, I'm heading to lighter, fruitier teas like Honeybush Peach,...