Holidays and Events
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The Twelve Teas of Christmas
Traditions have to start somewhere, and so it is with things like the twelve teas of Christmas. Now, the word “tea” can refer both to the beverage and to a meal (ranging from a few treats to several courses). With that in mind, I present my take on a well-established Christmas tradition — that almost… Continue reading
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Tea and the Holiday Shopping List
Tea helps save your sanity while shopping — whether in actual physical stores or online — for whatever gifts are on your list. Scarf for your cousin Mike. Latest Taylor Swift CD for your sister Cassie (she’s off to college now, so Mom and Dad won’t have to listen to it). Cheese-and-crackers-and-beef-sausage gift pack for… Continue reading
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How to Include Tea in Your Tailgate Party
How do you combine your love of sports and tailgating with living the tea life? This is a good question to ask during football (U.S. Style) season. Tailgate parties abound. But how do you fit in tea? Many people, when they think of tea, envision Victorian-style parlors with horsehair-stuffed chairs in which everyone would sit… Continue reading
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Tea Moment — the Visiting Relatives
Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, those visiting relatives can certainly make for some interesting tea moments. Or make you slip away to a quiet corner to have a private, nerve-calming tea moment. Either way, choose the right tea and possibly the perfect munchie, and your tea moment will be divine! In my younger… Continue reading
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Prepping for the Holidays — Mince for All
Mince pies are one of those holiday traditions that have changed over the years but continue to thrill many who can’t wait until these seasonal treats are once again in stock. Hubby and I are among those who make sure we have plenty on hand every year! Mince pies were originally “mincemeat” pies where they… Continue reading
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Tea and Thanksgiving
When it comes to great American holidays in which we all gather to watch football on TV and eat ourselves into a coma, it’s hard to beat Thanksgiving. But how does tea figure into this, you might be asking yourself. To be quite honest, it’s probably not likely that tea figured into the first Thanksgiving… Continue reading
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Prepping for the Holidays — Chocolates Galore!
What are the holidays without chocolate? As horrid and wretched as any other day without chocolate, of course. But there are lots of special chocolates that come on the market this time of year. Time to stock up and hoard… uh, I mean, store safely so they last all year long. Here are a couple… Continue reading
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10 Super Things to Toast with Tea in November
Hello again, fellow tea lovers, time to explore special dates in November that are worthy of a toast of the teacup. Of course, there some well-known ones: Veterans’ Day on the 11th and Thanksgiving on the 22nd. We need to pay some attention to the lesser known occasions. I present some for your to explore… Continue reading
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What’s Your Tea Mood?
Tea is said to help your mood, to stimulate, and to calm. It is supposed to enhance the mood you’re in or help you turn that mood 180 degrees around — from depressed or very sad to happy and in a positive frame of mind. But that’s not what a “tea mood” is. Your tea… Continue reading
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Happy Halloween to You All!
We want to thank you all for reading our blog and trying the store products. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Continue reading
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