Chartreuse Tea Review

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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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Antique Tea Tins Caddy

August 29, 2010

TweetA great display item for people who love tea are these Antique Tea Tins Caddy. Originally used to store tea and protect it from light and moisture, they are also very decorative. There are a number of them on ebay right now. Check out what is up for auction today: US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian [...]

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Making Loose Tea in Your Dorm Room

August 24, 2010

TweetIf you are a tea drinker and living in a dorm away at college, then I know how difficult it can be to have some of the comforts of home. Making loose tea in your dorm room though is pretty simple with a few basic things. Here is what you will need: An electric tea [...]

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Vintage Tea Tins

August 5, 2010

TweetSomeone recently asked me if I knew a good source for Vintage Tea Tins. I immediately thought of checking eBay. While I occasionally love to shop antique stores, I don’t really have time to do so. Plus taking a 5-year-old around to them doesn’t seem like the best idea to me. Browsing in the comfort [...]

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