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 >>

Tea & Cookie Wreath

Here’s a last-minute Christmas craft to showcase all those Santa worthy cookies you’ve been baking up this week. Palmiers, madeleines, French macarons–cookies seem rather lonely without a cup of tea to go along with.This lively Tea & Cookie Wreath is a great way to spruce up those inexpensive, faux pine wreaths from the craft store. The... MORE >>

Ladurée Gingerbread

News flash, French tea lovers: Ladurée is coming to LA! In just a few short days, this iconic tea and sweets shop will be opening its doors at 2 locations in SoCal, one in Beverly Hills and the other at The Grove. And for those of you who don’t live around the area, not to worry–their e-commerce site will also... 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 >>

2015 Gifts for Tea Lovers & A Giveaway!

1. Teabox’s 12 Days of Christmas  Tell me this isn’t the cutest way for a tea lover to countdown the last days ’till Christmas. I love the beautiful packaging here, but what I love even more are the sophisticated set of teas found inside. Teabox ships best quality Indian teas from its tea estate direct from... MORE >>