Simmering Vanilla Chai Potpourri

Have you ever walked into a tea shop or tea house and gotten a hit of the most delicious scent of tea? Simmering Vanilla Chai Potpourri will fill your home with a spicy essence of holidays, and of course, the scent of freshly brewed tea!This is a great time to use up any extra spices you... MORE >>

Vanilla Bean Black Tea

So, with so many vanilla flavored teas on the market, why would you bother blending your own at home? The answer is simple, taste. Ever tried adding a drop or two of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste to your hot latte or iced tea? If you have, you probably already know that tea and vanilla... MORE >>

Himalayan Salt Butter Tea

Get ready tea friends, we’re going on a tea-tasting adventure today! Himalayan Salt Butter Tea brings us to the glorious mountains of Tibet, where this fantastically rich butter tea is poured generously, cup after billowing cup. Also called Po Cha, this tea is usually made with yak butter. Luckily, for convenience and because I like my... MORE >>

Happy New Year! & My New Favorite Tea Brewer

Happy New Year!! How was the first week of 2017 for you? It turned out to be super busy for me–lots of cleaning, organizing and reevaluating in an attempt to start fresh. One of my resolutions this year is to get up earlier. I tend to be a night owl and can always use an extra push... MORE >>

Raindrop Cake with Black Tea Syrup

A cake that’s visually stunning, kissed with the taste tea and almost calorie-free? Sounds too good to be true, right? I recently came across Mizu Shingen Mochi, also known as Raindrop or Water Cake. Despite its beauty and non-caloric perks, this trendy cake isn’t the easiest to find. After a taste, I got to work... MORE >>