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Valentine Tea Cupcake

February - the month of Love! Everyone says I love you with flowers and candies, but tea-infused cupcakes may just be the way to the heart!  Our chocolate cupcake is...


Valentine Tea Cupcake

February - the month of Love! Everyone says I love you with flowers and candies, but tea-infused cupcakes may just be the way to the heart!  Our chocolate cupcake is...


China Teas

China Teas

Legend has it that Emperor Shen Nung was strolling through his garden, drinking his usual cup of boiled water, when a leaf from a nearby bush fell into this cup....


China Teas

Legend has it that Emperor Shen Nung was strolling through his garden, drinking his usual cup of boiled water, when a leaf from a nearby bush fell into this cup....


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...


Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Tea is eminently versatile.  Of course you can drink it.  But did you know you could bake with it?  Add some fine loose leaf tea into your favorite cake or...


Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Tea is eminently versatile.  Of course you can drink it.  But did you know you could bake with it?  Add some fine loose leaf tea into your favorite cake or...


Irish Tea Recipe

Irish Tea Recipe

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, thoughts of corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and Irish coffee abound. Not everyone is a coffee drinker, so here's a twist on...


Irish Tea Recipe

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, thoughts of corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and Irish coffee abound. Not everyone is a coffee drinker, so here's a twist on...