We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living. — Thich Nhat Hanh I have a job that comes with some stress. I… Continue Reading
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I am purposefully seeking ways to add a little more peace, joy and fun in my life; that's why I started this tea story.
Currently I am searching for a new supplier for my tea. So I’m visiting websites and ordering different blends every month. I’ll be posting about my finds along with my visits to tea rooms.
It’s always the perfect time for a cup of tea. Won’t you join me?
Category Archives: Tea Tips
National Hot Tea Month
Happy National Hot Tea Month! How appropriate! Holding on to a hot cup of tea during a cold January will help you stay warm and happy. A cookie might help too! What will you do to celebrate? Continue Reading
Upton Tea Black Currant
Upton Tea has an enormous selection of tea. They certainly understand tea grading and quality. They have 8 pages of Teas from India (including 5 pages devoted just to Darjeelings) and 13 pages of Chinese tea to choose from. If you’re looking for high grade teas with lots of letters this this looks like a great… Continue Reading
International Tea Day
December 15, 2014. Happy International Tea Day to you! Here’s to the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. I thank everyone involved in getting tea to my table – all of the tea growers, producers, blenders and sellers. It takes so much to deliver a simple cup of tea to my table and… Continue Reading
Lemon Balm
There for awhile I was dealing with insomnia and after one particularly bad night I pulled out my “Green Pharmacy” book by James A. Duke and one of the recommended helpful herbs was… Lemon Balm. It’s right outside in our back yard! I got my lemon balm from my Mom’s garden and she got it… Continue Reading
Starting your tea collection?
If you want to get into tea a little more and advance past Bigelow Constant Comment, which is not bad for tea bag tea, I’d recommend the following online tea stores. I’ve tried their teas and they have consistently delightful and good quality teas. Embassy tea at http://www.teaembassy.com/ is out of Austin, TX. They have a simple… Continue Reading
Let’s drink to your health!
Tea is officially good for your health. A whole host of health authorities report strong evidence that drinking tea helps with heart health. It appears to lower the risk of stroke and some cancers, lowers the incidence of Parkinsons and Alzheimers, and strengthens bones. Plus, tea may help diabetics process sugar a little better. Studies… Continue Reading
Kaleisia Black Currant Tea
As many of you know, Black Currant tea is one of my favorites. I tried this Black Currant tea from Kaleisia. They have a beautiful website where you can download their tea menu called “the book of tea”. It’s a good sturdy tea and I would drink it again. It tastes fine but the smell… Continue Reading
Piper & Leaf is Martha Stewart American Made
Local business, Piper & Leaf, is one of the nominees for the 2014 Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards. American Made spotlights the maker, supports the local, and celebrates the handmade. The nominees are people and communities that have turned their passion for quality craftsmanship and well-designed goods into a way of life. Check out the… Continue Reading
Funky Fairy update
I popped in the new Funky Fairy shop at Lowe Mill. They’re still on the second floor but they’ve moved into a larger spot across the hallway. Best of all they now have a much larger stock of loose leaf teas to choose from. It’ll take awhile to taste them all but I’m the person for the… Continue Reading