Life Update and Roimos teapot (gifted)

Life Update and Roimos teapot (gifted)

Hello, friends! I hope you are all safe and well. It's been an eventful -- albeit odd at times -- year. I once again have gone a long stretch without posting, but in mid-June, my daughter was born, so I have been focused on caring for her. I can't believe how much she's grown in [...]

Esteas reviews and Q&A with founder Estee Cheng

Esteas reviews and Q&A with founder Estee Cheng

When Estee Cheng from Esteas reached out and asked if I wanted to try her teas, I was excited, especially for the Duck Shit Oolong. I'd seen it around and have always been curious what all the hype was about, and where the name came from so I looked forward to tasting it.   I [...]

Tea review: Adagio Thai Chai + Effie’s cocoa coconut biscuits

Tea review: Adagio Thai Chai + Effie’s cocoa coconut biscuits

I've had a lot of chai teas, but never one like this before. I enjoy the taste of lemongrass in tea blends, so when I saw Adagio's Thai Chai had that as an ingredient, I used my rep voucher to try it. I was not disappointed. I usually like most teas, but I have to [...]

Enjoying some Teavivre Dong Ding oolong on National Hot Tea Day

Enjoying some Teavivre Dong Ding oolong on National Hot Tea Day

What a wonderful holiday! I'm starting the day with a lovely sweet cup of Teavivre Dong Ding Oolong from Taiwan (flavor is all from the leaves, I added nothing besides water). Hot tea is so wonderful, and with tea being the number one drink in the world, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy a hot [...]