Bellocq Tea Atelier in Brooklyn

After a series of Easter and spring related recipe posts, I’m finally reporting back on some of my recent tea travels. Bellocq Tea Atelier has been on my to-go list for the longest time, especially after I tasted and crafted with their rustic No.22 National Parks Department last spring. Bellocq is located on the humblest of... MORE >>

David’s Tea in Chicago

David’s Tea embodies everything I love about modern tea culture. The brand is bold and colorful, and they never fail to impress me with their creative tea flavors. You can’t go wrong with tea names like Sugar Plum Forest and Yes We Cran.  Glitter and Gold? Simply gotta have it…and I do! Since December officially... MORE >>

TeaGschwendner in Chicago

If you’re in Chicago and find yourself in need of a break after shopping on Michigan Avenue, take a brisk walk north and you’ll find TeaGschwendner, an artisan tea company based out of Germany. Here in the US, we’re lucky enough to have 2 TeaGschwendner shops both located in the Chicago area, but in Germany... MORE >>

Adagio Teas in Chicago

Greetings from Chicago! I’m in the Windy City this week searching for the most comforting fall blends I can find. Many people come to Chicago searching for some buttery deep dish pizza or a snappy hot dog. But what do I look for? Teas that I can’t find in a sunny, 90-degrees-in-October place like Los... MORE >>