I've had this tea blog for a few years now. But I've loved tea for a lot longer. I think the first time I ever had tea (that I can remember) was while working on a project in middle school. We were actually making tea to use to discolor a piece of paper and make [...]
Hot chocolate is always nice on a cold day. But Teavana's CocoCaramel Sea Salt tea is similar, without the calories.This chocolate tea was pretty good overall. In the past I've had some that were too bitter, but this one is not overpowering. With cocoa and carob, it tastes chocolatey. The caramel taste is also present, [...]
Since I am a self-proclaimed tea lover, I have to talk about tea-themed gifts this month! There are so many fun teas, tea gear and tea-themed items out there, so I'm going to share some of my favorite tea gifts I've gotten over the years, as well as things on my tea wishlist. 1. Whimsical tea strainers [...]
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. The leaves transform into gorgeous shades of orange, yellow and red, and the air becomes a little chillier. It's cider weather! A tea I have been enjoying a lot lately to celebrate the season is Teavana's Mulled Pomegranate Cider. Apple cider is tradition and will always [...]
Ahhh, lavender tea. The aroma, the taste and the feelings it brings... Is there anything more relaxing? I love to try new lavender teas when I come across them. I haven't gotten anything from Teavana for a while since the prices are kind of high, but when I stopped in recently, their herbal Citrus Lavender Sage [...]
I love to try different chai teas. Some of my favorites include the spicy and sweet Oprah's Teavana Chai and the smooth Vanilla Chai from Bigelow. But sometimes it's nice to find an herbal chai, and also one that can be enjoyed a cup of fall any time of day — especially before bed in the company of [...]
In a new series on Life's a Cup of Tea, I'm going to experiment with mixing different teas to create something new. I'll share my blend findings here (both good and not so great), and rate it from 1 to 10, based on taste and aroma. Tonight, I was going to make some Lavender Dreams [...]
Today I'm going to talk about something I really enjoy: lavender. This herb is soothing and beautifully fragrant, and has many benefits. Most obviously known to induce relaxation and relieve stress, lavender also used in skin and hair care, to treat infections as well as for anti-inflammatory reasons. Regardless of what you're using it for, [...]
Matcha green tea was thought to have first been created back in the 12th century, and is truly an experience from the preparation to drinking it. The leaves are kept in the shade, then ground into a fine, green powder that provides a very strong green taste, according to Teavana. Like all teas, matcha is rich [...]
Last weekend, my friend Clare and I took a trip to Teavana to check out their big annual sale. I ended up stocking up on one of my favorites, Oprah's chai blend, as well as something new — a green tea. Though I am a big tea lover, I've never really purchased loose green tea, [...]
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