Category: Recipes
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: AFRICAN GREEN
Green rooibos is a delicious herbal tea with a light and slightly sweet and mellow flavor. Rooibos is a shrub that grows in South Africa. It’s naturally decaffeinated, which makes it perfect for sipping throughout the day. It’s one of my favorite herbs to use when blending herbal teas. Not surprisingly, we use it in…
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COFFEE ICE CUBES
Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to make coffee ice cubes. With them you can have quick iced coffee in the morning, make super awesome coffee cocktails and spruce up any of your iced drinks. It’s simple to make and nice to have in the freezer because you never know when you might…
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THAI ICED COFFEE
Have you ever had Thai iced coffee? Also called Oliang, which means black and iced, Thai iced coffee is a popular drink served in Thailand and China. It’s typically a strong and bold brew that is served unsweetened. Now you can find them served sweetened, and that is how I was originally introduced to this…
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3 GORGEOUS ICED TEA RECIPES
What’s better than sitting back after a long day with a nice, tall, chilled beverage? Personally, I love to indulge in iced tea. It’s one of the main ways I stay hydrated in the warmer months. I’ve shared three of my favorite iced tea recipes below. I hope you enjoy them! RASPBERRY BASIL ICED TEA…
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NUTELLA LATTE AT HOME
For the serious latte lovers, I’ve got a recipe for you. Now I know the sound of making lattes at home seems like it would be super complicated and difficult. But it’s not! It’s a lot easier than you think. So, grab some Nutella, coffee and milk and I’ll show you how to make your…
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REFRESHING TEA FREEZE POPS!
I don’t know about you but warm weather makes me crave iced tea. I can’t seem to get enough, I’m obsessed! It feels exciting to taste the nuances of the teas over ice. I’m a hardcore hot tea drinker (I’m one of this weirdos who drink hot tea in the summer). But there’s something that…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: MOODUS MUD
If you travel about 40 miles west of our quaint little New England town, you’ll find East Haddam, Connecticut. Along the Connecticut River, south of the Long Island Sound is a little village in East Haddam called Moodus. Located inside this town is our coffee roaster, Moodus Mud. They are small batch roasters who pride…
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WE TURN 2 TODAY!
I can’t even believe it! We’ve been open 2 years today and it totally blows my mind! It feels like yesterday and it also feel like decades ago since we opened. It’s a little difficult to take in at times, but here we are! And I’m eternally grateful. We opened July 1, 2020. The COVID-19…
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WATERMELON ROSE TEA PALOMA
In my opinion, there’s nothing more summer than watermelon. It’s cooling, hydrating and provides essential nutrients and vitamins; it’s wonderful! If you’re looking for hydrating summer drinks, you should try this recipe: Watermelon Rose Tea Paloma. This recipe is for a mocktail (no alcohol) but if you’re looking for a boozy concoction, add a shot…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: FOUNDER’S
Happy Sunday! The weather is definitely beginning to feel like summer. In my opinion, summer is bittersweet. While I’m not a huge fan of the humidity New England summers bring, there’s nothing better than the energy it seems to have. People seem to feel alive, and everyone wants to have fun, who can be mad…
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HIBISCUS GINGER PUNCH
Yesterday was the first day of summer! Happy summer! If you’re big party-thrower, I’ve got an amazing recipe for you. It combines Litha Brew tea and punch! Litha Brew is one of our in-house blends made with all organic and fair trade lemon balm, hibiscus and chamomile. Its lovely ruby-like color really makes the punch…
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COLD BREW COFFEE COCKTAIL
It’s officially chilled drinks season! We are starting to get more iced coffee requests than hot coffee and that’s always a really exciting time for us. James recently wrote a post about how to make cold brew coffee at home, if you haven’t read it yet you can check it out here. Using his instructions,…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: LITHA BREW
This ruby red gem is one of our signature blends at our coffee shop. It’s blended in house and we call it Litha Brew! It is made with organic and ethically sourced chamomile, hibiscus and lemon balm. It’s one of our most popular year-around blends. This gorgeous red hue makes this tea really difficult to…
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TEA POTPOURRI
For floral lovers, I’ll share with you an awesome potpourri blend made with tea! Potpourri made with tea is a simple way to add the essence of tea into your home. It leaves your space with a fresh and clean scent that exudes relaxation and calmness. I used Tiesta Tea due to its gorgeous airy…
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FLOWER PETAL AGUA FRESCA
The most delicate flowers make the most delicate beverages. Before I moved to New England, I spent most of my time in the Southwest and was introduced to so many new things. Everything seemed like a world far different than what I was used to and I loved every minute of it. One of the…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: LAVENDER CHAMOMILE
Can you believe it’s Sunday again? This year is zooming by. Today I am sipping on a beautiful tea blend from Tiesta Tea. Lavender Chamomile is a soft and delicate blend, perfect for a relaxing morning and since it’s caffeine free, it’s also perfect in the evening and won’t cause restless sleep. This relaxing blend…
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DARJEELING CACAO MORNING BISCUITS
Ok, so think scones but the texture of biscuits. Can you picture it? Basically, I don’t love how hard and dry scones can be so I opted for a softer biscuit-like pastry. I call them morning biscuits. They can also be evening biscuits but I think morning biscuits sound super charming! I’m going to show…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: BLACK CHOCOLATE
Black chocolate is an exotic, refreshing blend of intoxicating darjeeling tea, the champagne of teas. Darjeeling tea has a complex flavor profile that is unique only to the Darjeeling District in India. It’s sweet and pleasantly musky while also being crisp and light. Cacao shells, clove and rose petals compliment the darjeeling perfectly! Black Chocolate…
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BAKED PORTOBELLO WITH COFFEE GRAVY
Today I have a hearty recipe packed with protein and everyone’s favorite, coffee! Portobello mushrooms are rich in minerals and are a great protein source. I eat portobellos quite a bit and am obsessed with the wonder of the mushroom, so this is a recipe I’m really excited to share. Baked portobello with coffee gravy…
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COFFEE SODA
Ok, I know coffee soda sounds weird but trust me, it’s definitely a must try for anyone who likes coffee. Adding seltzer water is a great way to spice up iced coffee. The bubbles from the seltzer make the coffee feel like a treat, a summer bubbly version of everyone’s favorite daily drink. I’m going…