Category: Tea
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HOW TO MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP
I absolutely love the slower nature of winter. Most people complain about the weather but as a homebody who relishes in being in a warm cozy home, it’s hard to complain about that. Even when the New England weather feels especially brutal, I still have coziness and I love that. But, if I were to…
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HIBISCUS TEA ICE CUBES
I’m all about efficiency. My personal mantra is to work smarter, not harder. I try to prepare for the future whenever possible and I do that in lots of different ways. For example, making lists is my religion, I always back into parking spaces so I can easily leave whenever needed, I make it an…
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CROCKPOT POTPOURRI
I guess it’s safe to say I’m a die hard Christmas fan. I’m not sure exactly what it is I love about it so much, but I dig it. The smells, the lights, the feelings, the busy-ness of everything are all magical. And who couldn’t use some magic in their life? I wanted to capture…
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BLACKBERRY LAVENDER TEA CHAMPAGNE
Can you believe it’s almost 2023? This year has flown by, and I’m not mad about it. I think it’s going to take some time to actually process and evaluate how the year went, but I’m definitely ready to see what the next year has in store. Until then, lets talk about how we’re going…
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JASMINE GREEN TEA MIMOSA
As Christmas comes to an end and this year winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I’ve dedicated a lot of time to re-structuring my life in this post-pandemic world. While that process alone is something that really nourishes me, I’ve also realized that I haven’t done much celebrating. I’ve felt a weight…
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ASSAM TEA
Assam is a region in India that originally cultivated what we now call Assam tea. Black tea leaves are harvested in the region then they are withered, undergo an oxidation process before they are ready for consumption. Tea was first discovered in Assam in 1823 by a Scottish adventurer who explored Northern India. It is…
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ORANGE-GINGER CRANBERRY BRIE TARTS
Christmas is just days away. Can you believe it? This year has completely flown by. A part of me is grateful and another part wonders where all of the time went. I do know that I’m going to try to take the time to remember more next year. If you’re looking for a last minute…
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GREEN TEA
Green Tea is an ancient drink that is still holding strong as popularity continues to grow. It’s a preferred beverage in Asia and has found its place in many places throughout the world. Commonly found in food and dessert recipes, the far east has woven its influence across the globe. FOLLOW THE SILK ROAD Going…
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CHAI TEA GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Decorating cookies has never been my strong suit. But I’m not going to let a little thing such as incompetence stand in my way. I love the process of cookie making. Yes, royal icing may feel like a royal pain, but I aim get better at it. One of these days I’ll make cookies worthy…
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WHITE TEA
When it comes to delicate tea, white tea takes the cake. If you’re looking for a deliciously light tea with lower caffeine content then this one is for you. Like all other tea, it comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are minimally processed which attributes to its light and delicate flavor notes. It’s…
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TEA INFUSED CANDLES
We all love tea because of the flavors and tastes they bring but another great part is the aroma. I begin my day with a pot of tea and the unique scents awaken my senses and sets the tone for the day. It’s really lovely. It got me to thinking, why not scented candles made…
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HOLIDAY SALAD (WITH CHAMOMILE TEA BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE)
Out of all of the traditional Christmas dinner sides there are, I feel that salad is the most underrated. I think its often overlooked, and as a very pro-salad consumer, I think its time to change that. This year I’m all about the holiday salad. The key is a good dressing. I’m sharing my delicious…
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LEMON GINGER TEA POSSET
Have you ever tried a posset before? If you’re not familiar, they are a delicious thickened creamed based dessert. I’m sharing my lemon ginger tea posset recipe. A bonus about this recipe is that it doesn’t require gelatin, making them completely vegetarian, if you’re into that type of thing. They are adorable and feel like…
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ROOIBOS TEA
As far as herbal tea ingredients go, rooibos takes the cake. It’s often used as a decaffeinated replacement for tea leaves. You can find green rooibos, which is often used as a green tea substitute, and red rooibos as a black tea substitute. I find that it’s worthy of its tea title in its own…
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CINNAMON ROLLS WITH ROSE CHAI GLAZE
I may or may not have a serious sweet tooth. I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for a good sweet treat. Today I’m sharing my take of a cinnamon roll. Of course I have to jazz it up by adding tea, naturally. Now there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a traditional cinnamon roll, but why…
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MULLED TEA RECIPE
We are officially in mulled cider season! (Finally!) Every year I look forward to cozy days when the scent of mulled cider fills the house, I think it’s the only thing that gets me through the summer months. Ok, summer isn’t that bad but this humidity in New England is something else. This year, I…
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DARJEELING: THE CHAMPAGNE OF TEAS
Are you familiar with Darjeeling tea? It is a tea that is known for its intricately complex flavor and aroma. It’s also known as the champagne of teas. It has muscatel grape flavor notes, which is similar to the grapes that make champagne. The original cultivation occurred in Darjeeling, a region in West Bengal, India.…
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SPICED APPLE TEA DIY
Have you ever made your own tea before? It’s really nice to be able to make a completely customized blend with control over all of the ingredients that go into it. I’m going to show you how simple it is with this spiced apple tea DIY. This recipe isn’t technically a tea, it’s an herbal…
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A DIVE INTO BLACK TEA
Typically when people are looking for tea, they’re looking for black tea. It’s definitely the most popular. At least in our neck of the woods. It has a brisk and bold flavor, which are probably two of the main reasons its’s still preferred today. I’m going to dive into Black tea. I hope you follow…
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THE BEST TEA KETTLES UNDER $40
There’s nothing like the sweet whistle of a tea kettle. The timeless sound is soothing, and one I’m eager to hear every morning. The world of brewing tea can feel overwhelming. There are a ton of different brewing methods and different kettles to use. When it comes to boiling water for tea, the type of…