Growing Tea at Home: The Beginning
This fall I finally received my tea plants. Here’s how I set them up. We’ll see how this experiment goes!
“To Tea, or Not to Tea” Tee
How to Cold Brew Loose Leaf Tea
Three months ago, I discovered the joy of cold brew coffee. My love affair is serious: I bought my own cold brew coffee maker and bean grinder, and I haven’t had hot coffee since. Funny thing is, it wasn’t until last week that I considered cold brewing tea. Me, the …
Here goes nothing…
I just ordered two young Camellia sinensis plants from Burpee! They’ll be here sometime in September. Stay tuned as I share my experience in growing my own tea!
Year of Tea Giveaway from The Republic of Tea
The Republic of Tea is giving away a year of tea! According to the contest terms and conditions, the winner will receive “a twelve month assortment of The Republic of Tea’s Citizens’ Favorites Tea of the Month,” which consists of 12 tea tins. This is an estimated value of $150, …
Review: My/Mo Mochi Green Tea Ice Cream
A while back, I was strolling down the ice cream aisle at the neighborhood Publix, and I saw something that stopped me dead in my tracks: tea-flavored ice cream. Now, I know from first-hand experience that tea and sweets go great together, so the purchase was a no-brainer. Here’s my confession, …
Tea Steeping Chart
8 Must-Have Tea Accessories for Your Home
Even for those in a life-long relationship with bagged tea, starting the loose leaf lifestyle opens up a new world. The epiphany starts with the taste buds, of course; bagged tea just won’t taste the same. Then, it leads directly to the kitchen, where the coffee pot, stovetop pot, and …
Ease n’ Fit from Dollar Tea Club
Last Christmas my wonderful, best-ever-in-the-world sister subscribed me to Dollar Tea Club for the year. Needless to say, it was one of my favorite Christmas presents. I have to confession, however: Up until now, I haven’t tried many of my samples because I already have so much loose leaf. It’s …
Caramel Nougat by Tea Forte
Sometimes nothing satisfies a sweet tooth better than a perfectly flavored tea. In fact, with the right one, you can get the best of both worlds: something rich, and none of those dessert calories! Personally, I am a fan of caramel, so I decided to pair two of my favorite …