Tea Talk

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,...

The holidays are fast approaching! In case you’re wondering, there are only 55 days until Christmas and only 54 shopping days left! Yikes! That made me sit up and take notice, as I’m sure it will you. If you celebrate Hanukkah, it’s only 28 days! This year, my personal goal is to shop early, local when I can, and support small businesses. I want to take the stress off myself. I’d like to enjoy the season as much as I can with family, friends, and my wonderful customers. With that being said, I set about creating some amazing tea gift...