Faux-Fabergé Easter Tea Eggs

Over Christmas, I discovered the most opulent tin of tea made by the French brand, Kusmi. Tsarevna, created to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary, is a limited edition tea gilded in gold and black, truly a show stopper. Years ago, I visited St. Petersburg, a majestic city rich in culture and history. Learning about the Romanovs left a... MORE >>

Ladurée in Beverly Hills

Ok, Ladurée fans, I have a big treat for you today! I’m here to give you an unadulterated glimpse inside Ladurée Beverly Hills, the newest addition to the Ladurée brand here in the US! For the longest time, I’ve associated Ladurée with being a French brand that only New Yorkers and Floridians were lucky enough to enjoy. That is,... MORE >>

Burberry Trenchcoat Cookies & A Giveaway!

The last time I visited London, I made it a point to drop by the Burberry Outlet on Chatham Place in Hackney. You know how outlets work–not quite perfect, but still acceptable and sometimes pretty great! These Burberry Trenchcoat Cookies are like the outlet version of the real deal, the classic Burberry Tea Trench Cookies you’ll find... MORE >>

The Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas

A few weeks ago, I visited The Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas for afternoon tea. The previous time I dropped by, I felt hurried and distracted–not in the mindset for tea–so I wanted to come back again for a proper experience minus the rush.There are many tea spots that I don’t ever think about revisiting. Afternoon tea... 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 >>