New Year’s Tea Cocktails & The Golden Camellia

So what’s your drink of choice on New Year’s? Shots? Mixed drinks? Mocktails? Personally, (surprise, surprise!) I prefer tea cocktails. They aren’t always the easiest to find, but whenever I come across one, I must partake. If you’re a tea lover like me, then I’m sure you’ll love The Owl’s Brew. This year, thanks to The Owl’s Brew, I’m... MORE >>

Tea & Cheese, Part One

Tea & cheese pairings are a hot trend in world of tea these days. Similar to wine and cheese, I first came across this idea while attending the LA Tea Festival in Little Tokyo a few years back. After sitting in on a tasting session held by Chef and Tea Journey contributor, Robert Wemischner, I came away with a... MORE >>

Spice Drawer Tea Sachets

There’s nothing like opening up a box of tea delivered straight from its source, from where it’s grown, picked, and processed. Recently, I received a gorgeous box of teas postmarked direct from Darjeeling. I was totally thrilled…it’s certainly not everyday that you receive a package straight from India!  Inside, the package contained a box of... MORE >>

Palais des Thés SoHo in NYC

Palais des Thés is one of my favorite tea companies for a variety of reasons, their passion for tea education being one of them. Earlier this year, the company added a tasting space to their SoHo location in New York City. On vacay in Manhattan just a few weeks ago, I squeezed in a visit... MORE >>