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Here's a look at what goes on behind the scenes, our thoughts on tea, fun facts and customer comments.

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High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High tea is NOT the dainty meal of petit fours, finger sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream.  That is actually Afternoon Tea. Served generally at 4 or 5 pm...


High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High tea is NOT the dainty meal of petit fours, finger sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream.  That is actually Afternoon Tea. Served generally at 4 or 5 pm...


Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric is what gives Indian food and curries their characteristic, well-known vermilion/yellow color.  It is a spice and has been used in India for thousands of years. Apart from its...


Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric is what gives Indian food and curries their characteristic, well-known vermilion/yellow color.  It is a spice and has been used in India for thousands of years. Apart from its...


Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

 Tisanes are infusions.  The word Tisane comes from France and in ancient times, it originated as a medicinal drink that was chiefly barley water.  Over time, it has evolved.  Common...


Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

 Tisanes are infusions.  The word Tisane comes from France and in ancient times, it originated as a medicinal drink that was chiefly barley water.  Over time, it has evolved.  Common...


Real Men Drink Tea

Real Men Drink Tea

 If Tea immediately conjures up images of chintz, lace, pinkies up and ladies who lunch, you will need to update your thinking. Gone are the days when Tea was reserved...


Real Men Drink Tea

 If Tea immediately conjures up images of chintz, lace, pinkies up and ladies who lunch, you will need to update your thinking. Gone are the days when Tea was reserved...


Our 10 Tips for Making the Best Loose Leaf Iced Teas

Our 10 Tips for Making the Best Loose Leaf Iced...

June marks the official beginning of Summer – that wonderful season of time in the sun, long days, a book in your hand and a tall glass of iced tea...


Our 10 Tips for Making the Best Loose Leaf Iced...

June marks the official beginning of Summer – that wonderful season of time in the sun, long days, a book in your hand and a tall glass of iced tea...


All Tea is Not Created Equal - Loose Leaf vs. Teabags

All Tea is Not Created Equal - Loose Leaf vs. T...

A cup of tea from a Teabag is just not as good as Whole Leaf tea steeped in its pure loose leaf form.   There are only two advantages to store-bought...


All Tea is Not Created Equal - Loose Leaf vs. T...

A cup of tea from a Teabag is just not as good as Whole Leaf tea steeped in its pure loose leaf form.   There are only two advantages to store-bought...