September 2010

Chartreuse Tea Review

by Shannon on September 30, 2010

Chartreuse Tea

TweetLast weekend I visited Greenfield Village with my family. It is one of our favorite places to visit and we go often. They were holding a special Fall Flavors event along with a Farmer’s Market. One of the vendors in the market was Chartreuse Tea. They are a made in Michigan company that features organic, [...]

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Vintage Tea Cups

by Shannon on September 23, 2010

TweetSometimes just a single vintage tea cup will do. When you don’t want a full set and perhaps are just looking for something fancy to take tea in, then finding looking for something special is in order. Taking a browse through those on available on eBay, there are a tea cups from all over the [...]

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Bodum Double Walled Tea Cups

by Shannon on September 21, 2010

Bodum Double Walled Tea Cup

TweetI love double walled tea cups. Generally they don’t have a handle and I love the smoothness and ability to hold the cup from any side.  Some of the best known are these Bodum double walled tea cups. The double wall helps to insulate your hand from the heat of the liquid inside. And it [...]

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More Tea Canisters

by Shannon on September 14, 2010

TweetJust wanted to share another source of tea canisters that I have found. Amazon! They really do have everything.

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Is Rooibos Tea Decaf?

by Shannon on September 9, 2010

Teavana Free Shipping

TweetRecently I was asked is Rooibos Tea decaf? For which the answer is a resounding yes! It contains no caffeine naturally and is a great option for those who can not tolerate it. I usually start my day out with a green tea with caffeine, but by the time the afternoon rolls around I know [...]

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Cast Iron Teapots on Ebay

by Shannon on September 7, 2010

Teavana Cast Iron

TweetHaving a cast iron teapot is something that many tea drinkers would love to have. The price tag is often a hindrance to getting one though. Even knowing the benefits for getting one including their longevity and ability to retain heat may not outweigh the initial cost. Enter eBay. There are quite of few of these up [...]

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Why is There Popcorn in my Genmaicha Tea?

by Shannon on September 4, 2010

Genmaicha Tea

TweetRecently I had the pleasure of trying my first Genmaicha tea. It was a bit unusual when I first opened up the package as it contains green tea leaves along with roasted brown rice. I wasn’t too sure of it at first. And then I noticed the white pieces in it and thought ‘why is [...]

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