07
Dec
By
Chris
The cold weather doesn't seem to stop our social nature. I don't know about you, but my calendar fills up quick this time of year! A gathering here, a meeting there, a celebration going on…
22
Nov
By
Chris
Black Friday Oasis: Slip away to our Oasis of Sanity at the Discover Teas Lounge in the Village Shops at Kingsmill. Avoid the crazy crowds shopping while you sip a beautiful cup of tea for…
19
Oct
By
Chris
It’s no longer a secret that tea is good for you. In scientific studies, tea’s been shown to affect metabolism, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, dental health, and more. However, if you’re drinking tea…
07
Sep
By
Chris
I had a vivid dream last night that I was in the grocery store, picking out fresh strawberries, some pound cake slices, and a can of whipped cream. Needless to say, I woke up with…
09
Jul
By
Chris
Different tea varieties brew better in temperature appropriate water. Green and white tea leaves are more delicate than black tea leaves or herbals, and hence require water that is at a lower temperature to brew…
01
Jul
By
Chris
Many people insist on buying a box of tea bags rather than spend the time picking out a gourmet loose tea to enjoy. “I just want something quick”; “I’m too lazy to deal with loose…
18
Jun
By
Chris
You can make your favorite loose leaf tea into a refreshing ice tea for summer using our new Steep & Chill Ice Tea Makers! Easy and effortless, plus stylish! Need some suggestions on which teas…
29
May
By
Chris
Fair Trade labeling in the tea industry doesn’t necessarily carry the same weight that it does in the coffee industry. Fair Trade basically indicates that working conditions for employees are kept fair—wages, environment, living conditions.…
24
May
By
Chris
Whether or not to purchase organic tea is a tricky subject in the world of tea. Just what makes a tea organic?First, the general meaning of the word organic refers to growing a product without…
12
May
By
Chris
Yes, I am a tree hugger. In my world, that’s not a derogatory term. Environmental considerations often drive many of my day to day decisions and behaviors. In my home, my husband Bryan and I…
