My girlfriend Chara, owner and founder of WanderingLotus – a mobile yoga studio, came over in preparation for our upcoming yoga and tea event. As always, we began our meeting with the usual ritual… I put on a pot of tea and Chara procures a yummy sweet treat. I am a complete sucker for sweets – [...]
Archive for February, 2010
Tea Poetry by The Minister of Leaves
Posted in tea poetry and quotes, tagged tea, tea poetry, The Minister of Leaves on February 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A toast to the grace of the pot, ready at all time To give up its emptiness for the tea. ~The Minister of Leaves
Lavender Oolong Tea
Posted in oolong tea, scented tea, tea review, tagged alishan oolong, drink, lavender, lavender oolong, Naivetea, oolong tea, tea, tea review on February 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The last two weeks I have felt physically crappy – some days better than other – but today is the worst. I am in need of some sniffling, sneezing, aching, coughing, stuffy-head, fever, so-you-can-rest medicine! It’s funny how, when feeling under the weather, we seek to surround ourselves with things that bring us comfort. For [...]
Moroccan Mint Tea
Posted in flavored tea, green tea, tea review, tagged "Let It Snow", gunpowder green tea, hot toddy, Jack Daniels, Mardi Gras, Moroccan Mint, Sage Moon Herb Shop, tea review on February 16, 2010 | 5 Comments »
“Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn’t show signs of pausing, And I’ve bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let [...]
Thistledown’s Newest Tea Cozy – The HOB
Posted in product review, tea review, tagged lavender oolong, mylar batting, oolong tea, product review, strawberry oolong, tea, tea cozy, The HOB, Thistledown on February 6, 2010 | 8 Comments »
While not a stranger to the concept of tea cozies, I never actually owned one. That is until recently when I became the proud owner of two HOBs from Thistledown. Of course, I understood the concept of the tea cozy coined the HOB by Thistledown, but must admit I was curious about whether they actually [...]
2009 Tea Escapade’s – Tea Custom Contest Winner
Posted in promos, Tea Contest, tagged 2009 Tea Custom Contest, Mighty Leaf Tea, Sencha, tea, Tea Escapade, Tea Top Brew Mug, Thanksgiving on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
During the month of December, Tea Escapade ran the 2009 Tea Custom Contest. After reviewing many contest entries, it was exciting to select a winner. Contestants were required to share their tea custom in 350 words or less. The custom may range from simple (using the same special teacup or mug) to complex, however it [...]











