Heaven of Tea

Matcha is made from green tea leaves that are grown under shade and then delicately ground into a silky, smooth chartreuse powder.  In Japan, Matcha is an integral part of The Japanese Tea Ceremony, a cultural ritual, often practiced several times daily. The ceremony is a spiritual experience that embodies harmony, respect, purity & tranquility.  There [...]

Gong Xi Fa Cai (Happy New Year)! The year of the rabbit is now underway and, according to Chinese tradition, it ushers in a year of calm, quiet and relaxation. What better way to celebrate such a peaceful new year than sharing a cup of Chinese tea with family and friends? Serve with delicious Chinese [...]

Prepare for your holiday guests with sweet offerings and fireside tea-infused treats. Find all the recipes below.
Cookies for Santa
Make a new holiday tradition with your little loved ones. This year let them help you out in the kitchen while making holiday cookies for Santa. These Earl Grey Tea Madeleines with Honey are a delightful twist [...]

Fall is here and nothing is more inviting on a crisp fall day than cozying up to a cup of tea. Here are a few favorites, perfect for celebrating the season.
Back to School
Skip the cookies and milk and welcome your student home from a hard day at school with a warm cup of Rooibos Tropica and [...]

With the World Cup adding a bit of global culture to our summer, we can’t help but explore the unique cultures and food that each country brings to the table. Beyond an amazing team of soccer players, Argentina produces an incredible shrub that many tea drinkers aren’t familiar with, Maté tea.
Maté, a South American wild [...]

Two weeks into June (National Iced Tea Month), and we can’t get enough of this chilly treat. Last week, we shared a few basic tips about making the perfect glass of iced tea. So now it’s time to talk about the sweeter side.
From flavorful jars of honey, to pure rock sugar and sugar sticks, there [...]

On a chilly weekend morning there’s nothing better than a freshly steeped cup of tea and a homemade breakfast to enjoy while curled up in your favorite sweats (is it Saturday yet?). Although cereal is my go-to weekday choice, I often opt for pancakes made with tea on a leisurely weekend.
Flavorful blended teas are perfect [...]

While catching up on some tea news, I came across an article, “Turn Over A New Leaf,” written by Mat Schaffer. Beyond sharing tea 101 insight from tea aficionado, George Jage, the article also offered a fabulous recipe from Cynthia Gold, tea sommelier at Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers.
Recipe: DARJEELING TEA VINAIGRETTE
1/3 c. rice [...]

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.

Cupcakes are some of the most perfect sweet treats ever to come out of an oven. Beyond being just the right size to satisfy a sweet tooth urge, they’re the ultimate sweet accessory for a cup of tea and can often be used as a centerpiece for a tea party when stacked on a delicate [...]