Rules for tea party attire are firm — tradition trumps trends. But the sky’s the limit when it comes to hats. Do you want to fit in or make a statement? What should the color, fabric, form, and function say about you? Whether it’s a blast from the past, the best of modern couture, or … Read more
Loaded tea is the talk of the town! Have you tried one yet? The truth is that loaded teas are a bit controversial. Some people swear that they are the secret to increased energy and focus. Others warn that these supercharged teas could be dangerous. Juice bars and coffee shops everywhere are scrambling to get … Read more
Tea parties are a celebration of culture — throwbacks to a gentler time when food and fashion were the ultimate entertainment. But if it’s probably been a while since you’ve put on your best to sip a good cuppa with friends and finger sandwiches, so you’ll want to know what to wear. A proper tea … Read more
Sometimes I notice a bunch of old tea bags laying around — and I can’t even recall when I bought them. Maybe it’s time to clean out the tea drawer? While a cup of tea provides endless satisfaction, tea bags don’t necessarily have an endless shelf life. This is big news for those of us … Read more
Don’t throw away your next tea bag after you’re done steeping! You could inadvertently be wasting one of the best health and beauty secrets for your eyes. Yes, the tea that you enjoy drinking offers several benefits when applied on your eyes — it’s soothing, relaxing, and beautifying. So let’s take a look at why … Read more
The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to coffee. Home to Starbucks, it’s the center of American beverage culture. Yet Dutch Bros, a drive-thru franchise with a social conscience and an unpretentious menu, including organic tea drinks and more, may be the area’s best-kept secret. So if you haven’t had the pleasure of trying the Dutch … Read more
Coffee or tea doesn’t always have to be an either-or choice. You can indeed mix them and the result might be just delicious! Purists may revolt, but mixing tea with coffee is a time-honored and trending tradition in many parts of Asia and northern Africa. And now these so-called coffteas are going global. Yet, the … Read more
Food poisoning is synonymous with slimy sushi and bad buffets. But the truth is that any food can cause illness if it’s not properly selected, prepared, and refrigerated — even iced tea. To date, the CDC has reported few cases of mold or bacterial contamination in home brews, but problems in restaurants suggest we shouldn’t … Read more
Most of us have a good old coffee maker at home because it’s so convenient for the purpose of making several cups of coffee. Just add ground coffee and water, and switch it on! If you have some loose leaf tea but don’t have a proper teapot, you might be looking at the coffee machine … Read more
This morning I woke up to cold and rainy weather. Instead of preparing my regular morning tea, I felt like having something different. What if I would just try steeping tea in full cream milk? How would that work out? We all know that adding milk to tea is quite common. In fact, it’s a … Read more