Holiday Pie Teas from Art of Tea

With all the holiday festivities going on this week, I’m definitely starting to feel a bit over-indulged. This time of year, a calorie-free treat is especially welcome–one with all those cheery seasonal flavors minus the guilt. Based out of LA, Art of Tea offers 3 steeps based on everyone’s favorite holiday dessert–pie! What’s even more fabulous is that... MORE >>

Gingham Flower Tea Eggs

Simple and fresh, I’m obsessed with all things gingham. Gingham is particularly great as a sign of spring, and with the help of some Japanese craft paper this catchy pattern can be brought to the tea table! The first step is to find some gingham patterned paper. I’m using Japanese Chiyogami paper here, but you can use any... MORE >>

Beauty and the Beast Tea Box

Who’s ready for the weekend!? I am! I have my IMAX tickets ready for Disney’s newest film, Beauty and the Beast! Emma Watson as Belle and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts? I’m there. Twinings recently released 4 special edition Beauty and the Beast teas, packaged with gorgeous images from the movie. This is an herbal tea collection, with Chamomile, Honey &... MORE >>

The Tea Time Toss-Up

There’s no doubt about it, I’m definitely not a morning person. The AM is a time when picking a tea to drink feels like a big chore. Whichever tea is out where I can see it is usually the one that makes it into my cup. While I love that my tea collection continues to grow, this also means that it’s... MORE >>

Tea of the Week: Wild Hibiscus Flower Co.’s Blue-Tee

When we think of tea, gold, green, or copper are all common colors that come to mind. But have you ever heard of blue tea? Yes, naturally blue tea exists, and we have butterfly pea flowers to thank for it! Readily grown in Thailand, this caffeine-free herbal is also called Nam Dok Anchan.   In the... MORE >>