The last two weeks I have felt physically crappy – some days better than other – but today is the worst. I am in need of some sniffling, sneezing, aching, coughing, stuffy-head, fever, so-you-can-rest medicine! It’s funny how, when feeling under the weather, we seek to surround ourselves with things that bring us comfort. For [...]
When it’s cold and dreary outside, nothing is better in my humble opinion than the aroma of flowers. During the winter months, the trees are barren of their leaves, the sky is often gray, and the lush grass of summer is long gone. It is during these times that I miss the burst of color [...]
When I attended the 2009 World Tea Expo in May, I had the opportunity to meet Beth and Newman Johnston from Teas Etc. During my chat with Beth I learned about the amazing history of 1000 Cranes White Tea Blend. I thought I would share the story right from the website of Teas Etc. “The [...]
After enjoying a cup of jasmine green tea before dinner, I needed a treat after dinner. To satisfy the relentless cravings of my insatiable sweet tooth I grabbed a snack consisting of Table Water Crackers, homemade quince paste, and manchego. A girlfriend of mine, and fellow tea lover I might add, makes an awesome quince [...]
Typically, Saturday’s were designated as tea day. I spent a great deal of time, tweeting, blogging, and drinking tea in the midst of homework and other life obligations. Sadly, over the last few months, I have fallen out of sync with my normal routine. I haven’t even pulled out my Yixing Teapots lately. So , [...]