Heaven of Tea

When planning an elaborate tea party it’s easy to get lost in all of the details. From the tea, cups, table décor to the sweets, a relaxing gathering can easily feel a bit stressful.
You don’t cut corners when it comes to the tea, but might be tempted to grab a bag of cookies from the [...]

It always seems that my cravings for chocolate rise as the temperature drops. Although instead of diving into a gallon of ice cream, I’m treating my taste buds to an exotic chocolate experience with a cup of Haute Chocolate™ Rooibos Tea. The Red Rooibos is the perfect base for this combination of chocolate pieces, ginger, [...]

You carefully steep your tea, watching the leaves paint the steaming water shades of golden yellow, deep green, amber, etc. While exciting your palate, tea can also entice your sight thanks to its rich and vibrant colors.
I often like to extend tea’s visual performance beyond the bird’s eye view of the mug by pouring it [...]

After battling chilly winds, I often seek comfort in a cup of Zingiber Ginger Coconut Rooibos Tea that’s filled with winter’s warming spice, ginger. As the steam rises from the tea, cup almost meeting your lips, the aroma of ginger already begins to warm your senses.
A versatile ingredient, ginger can be pickled, candied, dried and [...]

Between the hustle and the bustle of the holiday season, you’ll often catch a glimpse of friends gathering, hear a merry tune and maybe even wrap a present or two. The common thread that connects these festivities is the art of giving. When I mention “art” I am not referring to the master shopper who [...]

In an effort to experience the tea rituals of others I jumped over to YouTube and searched “Teavana.” I was fortunate to find this soothing video from erperaza, who was infusing Peach Momotaro (a flowering artisan tea).
Take a few minutes to watch this relaxing ritual as the tea slowly unfurls and begins to blossoms in [...]