Category: Tea
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SWEET COFFEE VINAIGRETTE
Summer isn’t over yet! We still have some time to take advantage of outdoor cooking and to get those last minute barbecues in. I have a fantastic recipe for those of you who are eager to get those late summer memories in. Sweet coffee vinaigrette is great as a marinade or as a dressing for…
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CHAMOMILE & LAVENDER TEA
Are you familiar with Traditional Medicinals? You may have heard of their popular products such as Throat Coat, Smooth Move and Mother’s Milk. They are a renowned herbal tea brand commonly found in major grocery stores and specialty food stores, they are great! This wellness brand that has roots stemming from herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, the…
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LAVENDER LEMONADE ICED TEA
This super yummy recipe is soft and light, compared to the traditional Arnold Palmer recipes you’ll find with black tea. The difference is in the lavender. It creates a much softer and delicate flavor than black tea does. Personally, I love the full-body notes black tea has to offer, but I also really love the…
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ROSE CHAI
Happy Sunday! This lovely morning I’m sipping on Rose Chai. It’s a popular blend we offer in-house and it’s filled with wonderment! Blended with black tea, cardamom, peppermint and fine rose petals, it’s a great year-around tea and absolutely lovely for this beautiful seasonal transitioning we’re having. So what is chai anyway? In India it…
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EARL GREY TEA FLOAT
We all know and love root beer floats, but what about ice tea floats? I know it sounds strange, but hear me out: they are delicious! This recipe I’m sharing with you is made from Earl Grey tea. It’s paired with blackberry and raspberry, creating a super complex and intoxicating flavor perfect for those end-of-summer…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: CHAMOMILE HERBAL
If you can’t tell by now, I have a chamomile obsession. It’s true. Most mornings I begin the day with chamomile tea. Above all others, I love chamomile. Today I’m sipping on Chamomile Herbal by Harney & Sons. If you’re a chamomile fan, this one is definitely for you. There are light and delicate floral…
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FLOWER PETAL TEA SALAD DRESSING
I’ve been having a salad dressing crisis. I’m on the hunt for my favorite. I went through an Italian dressing phase for years then got bored of it. Then I switched to blue cheese, which I’m currently feeling myself phase out. I am currently exploring balsamic vinaigrettes and I’m totally digging it. I’ve been trying…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: PETAL BLEND
Hi there! Today I’m sipping on another one of our in-house hand blended teas. It’s called Petal Blend. It’s a dream in a cup. It is made up of soft and gentle chamomile flowers blended with elderflower and relaxing lavender flowers. It’s gentle enough for bedtime or the start to a calm morning. As we…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…