Everyone knows that Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Even more importantly, it is the retail shopping event of the year  and the kick-off for holiday shopping. But have you ever heard of Cyber Monday?  For you techy types, you are probably well aware of the term Cyber Monday. However, for those of you who are still in the dark… Cyber Monday is the Black Friday of e-commerce. It is the Monday following Thanksgiving and represents the kick-off of Internet holiday shopping. So i... Read Full Story

It is always exciting to find a new tea related product. Especially one that adds convenience to tea drinking. Recently, I received a Mighty Leaf Tea – Tea Top Brew Mug. The travel mug is stainless steel which is great for keeping beverages hot or cold. The body is shaped perfectly for holding the mug while walking, driving, or curled up with a book in Barnes and Noble. My only complaint – the steel on the top portion of the mug can become pretty warm and uncomfortable to hold whe... Read Full Story

After enjoying a late breakfast/early lunch, I decided to brew a small pot of tea and snack on some delicious bread pudding my husband purchased for me a few days ago. I figure, after eating a healthy meal and spending 30 minutes doing a yoga tape, I should be entitled to a sinfully sweet dessert. Shouldn’t I? In my opinion, nothing pairs better with an incredibly rich dessert than a delicious oolong. Of course, I’ll enjoy a cup of tea first, then eat my bread pudding paired with ... Read Full Story

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 Story… Nathan, who has worked with us for the past 4 years, decided to ask Nicole to marry him. It’s not that he asked but HOW he asked that makes this a “story.”  The happy coupl... Read Full Story

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 paste. For those of you that don’t know, Quince paste also known as dulce de membrillo, is a firm, sticky, sweet reddish hard paste made of fruit from the quince tree. ... Read Full Story

SAVE THE DATE! November 1, 2009, is the date for the next Co-Op Tea Swap! A fantastically fun collaboration between Tea Escapade and Authori+ea. Membership is free!  Here is an opportunity to try new teas, share some of your favorite teas, and meet great people. To join in on the fun, simply email the following information to Nikki at TeaEscapade@yahoo.com no later than October 31, 2009, to participate in the upcoming December 2009 Swap: Name: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Sample Prefere... Read Full Story

I’ve taken tea on Bahrain’s isle, Sri Lanka and Hong-Kong, Where desert sands run mile on mile And sunlight’s powerful strong; Tea from the gallery in our plane Gave ease when flights were long. In tropic heat, in freezing rain The tea-cup came along. Tea in Japan, tea in Malay, Tea in Aden’s heat. At cricket on a summer’s day A tea is hard to beat. And I remember taking tea in the land of Lorna Doone With Devon cream – just you and me Whilst on our honeymoon. ~J... Read Full Story

Drinking tea is more than just an opportunity to rehydrate the body.  It is also an opportunity to relax the mind,  nourish the body,  and challenge one’s intellect.  The tea experience can be enjoyed alone or shared with friends.  Tea crosses cultural and geographical boundaries. Tea is enigmatic in its universality. I invite you to share my experience when drinking Organic Yellow Flower. Composition: Organic green tea grown in China’s Anhui province Dry Visual: Rich dark green l... Read Full Story

Tea pairs well with everything. Just ask the group of amazing women I shared my Saturday afternoon with. About a month ago, my best friend became a Silpada Sales Rep and subsequently asked that I host a Silpada Party. Of course I agreed and in a flash, we planned my “Tea and Bling” party. Translation… a combination jewelry and tea party. My dining room table held a beautiful display of jewelry, while my kitchen table held an awesome display of tea cups, tea foods and tea tre... Read Full Story

How often do you get the chance to read a delightful story about friendship, tea, and family all rolled into one? That is exactly what you get when you read “The Teashop Girls” by Laura Schaefer. The author does a fantastic job developing the characters into real people. The story is told from the perspective of Annie, a happy-go-lucky teenage girl who is attempting to navigate her way through junior high, puberty and the rocky road of teenage friendships. Classified as teenage fi... Read Full Story