Heaven of Tea

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Tea can give you the smooth, beautiful skin you desire as well as help with sunburn and other skin ailments. Here’s our tea recipes for your skin.

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 [...]