Fall Tea at The Huntington Library & a “Tea for Two” Giveaway!

The Huntington Library is one of my favorite places to visit in LA, and this is especially true after the Rose Garden Tea Room refreshed their tea menu earlier this year. It was summertime during my last visit, so I returned this week to check out the tea room’s holiday tea menu. The gardens are especially lovely in... MORE >>

Mason Jar Tea Time

This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. The idea and all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who support Thirsty for Tea! Every year, my husband and I have the most difficult time deciding what to give the hardworking nurses and medical assistants that he works with. Doctors often get... 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 >>

Big Island Tea in Hawaii

On the slopes of Mauna Loa, in the heart of Hawaii’s Fern Forest lies Big Island Tea. Located on windward side of the island, this tea farm stands at 3000′ elevation atop a 400 year old ash deposit. Unlike the leeward side of the island that’s much more arid, this eastern side is considered the lusher half,... MORE >>

Hawaiian Scone Sides

Every spring when the weather heats up, like many others, I think of how I’d rather be in Hawaii. That gentle ocean breeze, the sound of flip-flops flopping, the smell of plumeria in the air–for me, Hawaii has always felt like home away from home.These 3 recipes for Hawaiian Scone Sides are a trio of tropical... MORE >>