Writing about tea is always rewarding and peaceful for me–especially on rainy days. Today started out like most of my rainy tea writing days. As the deluge poured outside the office window, I made a pot of Earl Grey Crème tea (a definite favorite), and then settled in front of the computer to write a post or two [...]
Recently I received a package in the mail from Tavalon Teas, a specialty tea manufacturer in Brooklyn, NY. Tavalon’s goal is not only to create the best tea blends the world has ever known, but also to cater these tea blends to the American palate [...]
I’m still reveling in wonder and amazement! On the Thursday before Mother’s Day my daughter took me on an urban safari to supposedly visit a downtown historic site. Imagine my astonishment that after taking the scenic route we ended up at the Ritz Carlton. After parking, she mentioned that my Mother’s Day gift was inside; so we strolled through halls filled with antiques to the Lobby Lounge for a Mother-Daughter Surprise Tea [...]
What do white tea, jasmine and friendship have in common?
The answer to this question lies in a bonding experience I recently had with a colleague who is fast becoming a new close friend. As we discussed our likes and dislikes, we both mentioned how much we enjoy tea—everything tea. In fact some of our favorite loose teas are [...]
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