Tea Tips

Optimal Brewing Time for a Tea Bag

We have a question from a reader: “When making a single cup of tea from a tea bag what is the optimal amount of time to leave the bag in…

Innovation in The World of Tea

There is a company called Teabox that is changing the world of tea.  They aim to deliver the freshest tea possible to you- direct from plantations in India direct to your…

A Winter Beauty

              It seems like the Camellias just faded and now the Lenten Roses are in bloom.  Also known as Helleborus Orientalis, these graceful flowers are…

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…

Happy National Hot Tea Day!

  You can say you were there when it started. Today, January 12, 2016 is the first-ever National Hot Tea Day as declared by The Tea Council of America.  Tea fans…

Plumberry Black

Today we’re reviewing Plumberry Black Tea from Zhi Tea out of Austin. First of all let me comment on their packaging.  This is what arrived in the mail.  A lovely thank…

January is National Hot Tea Month

Nothing is quite as relaxing as flannel p.j.s, fuzzy slippers and a cup of hot tea.  What a great way to celebrate National Hot Tea Month! How are you celebrating?…

International Tea Day!

  Happy International Tea Day y’all!  Dec. 15 is the day the world celebrates one of the most popular beverages in the world, second only to water. Of course we…

Coffee & Tea Festival Philly

If you’re in the Philadelphia area you may want to check out the Coffee and Tea Festival going on there this weekend.  For details click here.

Northwest Tea Festival

Are you in or around Seattle?  If so, you might want to check out the Northwest Tea Festival going on right now.  For details go to http://www.nwteafestival.com/index.php.