Sassyfras Strawberry

A pleasing fusion of green tea and the fruity strawberries, Piper & Leaf’s Sassyfras Strawberry is a go-to afternoon tea.  Sencha green tea, a very popular Japanese green tea, makes for a light, fresh base. Building from there, the addition of strawberries and beets creates a slightly rosy golden color in the finished brew.  The tea…

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A Budding Business Sprouts and Grows

Innovation and business are exciting.  To me.  Basically, it’s the process of creating something from nothing.  It takes imagination, vision, hard work and persistence.  Just amazing when you think about it. I recently attended a Tea Tasting luncheon at the Botanical Garden where our friends at Piper & Leaf told their story and shared a…

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Healing Honeysuckle

I had some Healing Honeysuckle today.  It sounded good to me because I’ve got another dang sinus infection.  Anything to boost the immune system is helpful.  Breathing in the warm vapor and drinking the hot tea is soothing to the raw tissues.  Plus, it just tastes good! The liquor is a lovely amber-orange color and…

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Tea at Sterling Health & Wellness

Continuing the thread of where to buy tea in Huntsville, AL… I popped into Sterling Health & Wellness and lo and behold they had a space devoted to tea.  They offer Matcha Source Tea and Piper & Leaf Tea along with some nice books, teapots and accessories. Important to know:  They also have dark chocolate to…

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Mad Hatter Afternoon High Tea

    March 28, 2015  –  We went to a Mad Hatter tea hosted by our friends at Piper & Leaf in Lowe Mill –  America’s largest independent center for the arts. The tablescape was inventive and yet still easy enough to do at home if you want.  The creative minds at Piper & Leaf…

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Thanksgiving Tea

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you had a wonderful day with family like we did.  The nice thing about my family is they understand, support and share in my tea habit and a couple are even responsible for it! I pulled out this pretty pumpkin colored tea set with fruit and rose details, topped off with…

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Emma’s Tea Room

Emma’s Tea Room in the Huntsville, AL is an excellent place for tea. They have all the elements in place:  an extensive selection of tea, excellent food, and a relaxing atmosphere in a pretty little house located in the trendy Five Points historic district. They have over 60 teas on the menu including black, green,…

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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…

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Piper & Leaf Splendid Shindig

Check out the upcoming “Grand Opening” of the new Piper & Leaf shop on Saturday, August 2 at Lowe Mill.  More details at http://www.piperandleaf.com/splendid-shindig/. Here is my review of Piper & Leaf at https://civili-tea.com/piper-and-leaf/

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Piper & Leaf

The best place to buy tea in town is Piper & Leaf now located at Lowe Mill. I had to do a double-take when I discovered them last year at the Madison Farmer’s Market.  Original loose leaf tea blends created and sold right here in my hometown?  Amazing!  I stopped and talked with them and…

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