Tea Shortbread Coins

Tea Shortbread Coins are the recipe to whip up when you want a simple and straight forward cookie where tea is the star of the show. With one basic dough recipe and very few ingredients, you’re able to appreciate 3 very different styles of tea.While Earl Grey Shortbread is fragrant and full of vanilla goodness, the matcha version is bittersweet and earthy. Masala Chai Shortbread is... MORE >>

Tea Colored Donuts

When’s the last time you picked up a children’s book? Last night? Last year? Several years ago? I’m an ardent follower of the blog, This Picture Book Life, where there’s always an intriguing read to discover. My friend Danielle covers picture books the way I cover tea, and today, we’re bringing our passions together with her review of Steve... MORE >>

Valerie Tea House & Bakery in Echo Park

In the heart of Los Angeles lies Echo Park, an area that I usually zip through while driving on the 5, 110, or 101 freeways. This historic urban neighborhood was recently renovated over the last few years, and the result is an arty mix of shops and light eateries–the perfect way to take a break if you are... MORE >>