Tea of the Week: American Classic Tea’s Plantation Peach

With summer coming to an end tomorrow, it’s good time to get in your last fill of summer’s peach harvest. After a season of sunshine, those fuzzy, syrupy-sweet, yellow peaches are now super ripe and ready to be enjoyed with a frosty glass of American Classic Tea’s Plantation Peach.Plantation Peach is made from tea grown in state... MORE >>

Mooncake Brownie Bites

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Another year means another batch of homemade mooncakes. This time, these seasonal confections come filled with a not-so-traditional chocolate brownie filling and a hint of lychee flavor. To top things off, they’re complete with a mini moon center that’s sure to surprise!Although I love the look and idea of mooncakes, I find the red bean or... MORE >>

Harney & Sons Fine Teas in NYC

Whenever I get asked for flavored black tea recommendations, I often speak of Harney & Sons’ Paris blend. I’ve never come across a black tea lover who didn’t like it. This vanilla and citrus-laced tea is so good that when I passed through NYC last year, I made it a point to stop by Harney & Sons’ SoHo... MORE >>

Roast Beef Arugula Tea Sandwiches & A Giveaway!

Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce Cup Above Tea to you, a tea company based out of Australia founded by Certified Tea Master, Alison Dillon. One of the first to earn this prestigious title in her country, Alison has transformed a simple passion for tea into her life’s work. Sometimes, less is more. There are no added... MORE >>

Dyeing Eggs with Tea

Last month, just before my in-laws were due to visit, I finally straightened out my mess of a tea closet. It took 3 hours to sort through my stash, and along the way I realized that I’m both obsessed and lucky at the same time. One of the great things about buying and receiving tons of... MORE >>