Do you remember that game from grade school, called Mother May I? I don’t even know if kids still play that?! “Mother may I take two steps forward towards your cookie jar?” Mother: “No, you may not. But you may wiggle your bottom three times and give me a big hug and [...]

It’s not always easy to meet friends or make friends. Can you think of how you’ve met your closest friends? Was it the kid on the school bus when you were in second grade that you’ve remained BFF? Or did you meet your best friend through a friend of a friend? My sister-in-law and her [...]

The winds have picked up now that it’s the beginning of March. If I look up in the sky there is almost no trace of blue today, just a big gray covering of clouds and mist. Normally, I’d be put to sleep by this kind of weather. But, last night I experienced the sweetness of [...]

I’d wake up to seas of purple, get to work, and each time the wind
would pick up when I had my hands in the soil, the scent of lavender
would sweep across the fields.

Hidden treasures come along every century or so. King Tut’s tomb treasures, the Dead Sea Scrolls, or golden chests found in a capsized vessel are a few of the famous treasures that come to mind. When I think about tea, I think about famous ones, like Dragon Well green tea or Jasmine Pearls green tea. [...]

By the end of the day, I felt battered and world-weary. I had two tickets in hand, too many apologies for being late going through my head, and a downtrodden spirit.

My humble electric tea kettle greeted me at home. I made a pot of gunpowder green tea, pouring the water carefully over the leaves, watching them as they unfurled from tightly rolled ball to expansive leaf, their unwinding dance in the newly heated water, loosening their tension to finally find freedom.

Looking to try a new tea? Or looking for a gift and don’t know what to buy? Take a look at these tried and true tea blends that everyone loves.
#1 CS Lewis Blend
Irish Breakfast black tea blend from Assam, India
#2 Almond Cookies Green Tea
Our “Oh my gawd!!” tea, Almond and coconut blend.
#3 Grand English [...]

Every once in a while I’ll have a tea revelation, kind of like that light bulb that goes off. Not sure if this one happened while I was making a cup of tea for a customer. Anyhow, I’ve introduced the new matcha latte mix to customers that comes in an individual packet. It makes it [...]

Making iced tea isn’t hard. Get a few things together and you’ll have the best iced tea made in about 15 minutes!
Things You Need To Make Iced Tea:
- Strainer or Iced Tea Maker with Strainer for Loose Leaf Tea
- Teaspoon
- Timer
- Tea Kettle
- Pitcher
- Good Water
- Ice or Refrigerator
When I make Iced Tea, I make [...]

With the warmer weather upon us, many people are asking about iced teas. What are teas good for iced tea? How do I make iced tea? I’ll give you a few pointers to help you make the best iced tea. It’s fun and so tasty!
What teas are good for iced tea?
When most people think of [...]