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5 Tips For Protecting Your Tea


Admit it, you have a healthy obsession with tea. So, if you want to keep your prized leaves in tip-top-tea shape, you should try to remember these five simple tips:
#1 If you’re only going to let your memory store one rule, definitely remember to keep tea away from moisture, air, heat and light. These archenemies [...]

Tea Masters Winner!


Our Tea Master’s Challenge is now over and we have a winner! Pearls Gone Wild is one of the six winners, see the others in this post.

Tea Master’s Challenge Contenders


These tea blends are contenders for the Tea Master’s Challenge throne. Take a look and pick your favorite!

Cold Brewing Tea


Cold brewing tea is gaining interest in the US. Is it the right way for you to make iced tea? Our suggestions on cold brewing for the best cup of tea.

Steeped In Tradition:Koi Prosperity Cast Iron Teapot


The process of brewing tea has the ability to calm the senses while simultaneously inspiring creativity. And even though the elaborate teacups receive most of the attention (as tea enthusiasts sip from the delicate cups), the unsung hero, the tea pot, deserves it praise. The small yet sturdy vessel is the central piece within the [...]

Teavana Tea on NBC


NBC San Diego talked to Daelynn about Teavana teas and the health benefits you can get from drinking tea. Great video!

Tea Granita: Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls Scented Green Tea


As we find ourselves in the thick of summer, I am seeking out unique ways to cool off with sweet tea infused treats. My current chilly tea treat of choice is granita, “a semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water, and flavorings originally from Sicily.”
Although you infuse any tea in granita, I prefer “the rich and surprisingly [...]

Sweet Spot: Tea Shakes


What I love most about cooking with tea, is that you can incorporate it into any dish, sweet or savory. Although in the summer months I tend to lean towards the sweet & chilly treats, which is why I absolutely can’t get enough of tea shakes. Similar to a milkshake, you’ll need to trade your [...]

Are you a Tea Master?


Enter the Tea Master’s Challenge and find out how your favorite blend of teas compares to others. Oh, and win a Teavana gift certificate and more!

Father’s Day Tea BBQ


This weekend there’s a good chance you will be firing up the grill and celebrating Father’s Day with an outdoor eating extravaganza. But this year, why not treat dear old dad to a grilling experience out of his world, literally. Instead of opting for that standard spice rub, try a tea rub.
Grilled chicken gets a [...]