All Things Tea
dWelcome to the wonderful world of all things tea. Let’s explore tea cultures and practices, tea varieties, and tea services from around the globe. Let’s appreciate tea in art, music, movies, gifts, and more.
Treat Dad to special tea lovers gifts for Father's Day. From a boxed tea set that says "I Love You Dad", to a unique bourbon-flavored tea, there are tea gifts for every dad and every interest. Look for tea mugs that express his favorite pastimes, including golf mugs, "handyman" mugs, and special-tea mugs from the kids.
Share a special Besties brew with your best friend on Saturday June 8, National Best Friends Day.
There is no limit to the joy and satisfaction of plunging into a nice cup of all things tea.
Summer Breeze
The Joy of Fruit Iced Teas
Summer Breeze, Summer Brew…Warmer Days, We Welcome You! Why not give summer fruit teas a try? In a green tea base infused with the natural flavors of tropical fruit, you’ll be feeling the vibe of your favorite beachy vacation destination in every sip of iced Pineapple Orange Guava Green Iced Tea.
If an Arnold Palmer is your drink, keto-friendly Sweet Black Tea and Lemonade blend brings you the citrus punch of a lemon-flavored fruit tea, and just could be your favorite summer go-to blend.
We’re on the cusp of summer, so now is a great time to stock up on thirst-quenching summer tea blends to have handy throughout the season. Brew them up in a minute to enjoy yourself, and to serve your summer guests.
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Savor Invigorating Sun Tea Today
Tea-lovers, harness the energy of the sun! Whether it’s the day of the 2024 solar eclipse or any day of the spring, summer or fall, it’s always the right day enjoy SUN TEA!
For the Solar Eclipse Monday 4/8/24: Plan ahead by brewing your sun tea on Sunday 4/7/24 using the traditional one gallon tea maker and serving dispenser. Here’s just the right sun tea recipe with how-to’s, information and tips on this natural form of tea brewing. Why not make it easy on yourself by using super large tea bags? Only ONE of these Lipton black pekoe teabags is needed for a gallon of sun tea. Note that if you are following the linked sun tea recipe, you’ll be using eight standard tea bags per gallon of water. Be sure to remove teabags after sun-brewing and refrigerate your sun tea to save for the day of the solar eclipse. On April 8, you may notice a darkening of the sky (or be watching the eclipse online), but you’ll feel the warmth of the sun as you enjoy drinking your solar tea!
Try serving your tea in a commemorative tea cup with the US path of the eclipse. Sunny-up your tea by adding lemon slices just before serving to add a spritzy taste and hint of sunshiny color to your delicious black pekoe sun tea. Enjoy!
Chinese New Year 2024
Year of the Dragon….Teatime style!
Nothing embodies the Year of the Dragon 2024 more than traditions and tea. As one of the 12 zodiac signs of the lunar calendar, the Year of the Dragon only comes around every twelve years, so let’s make the most of it! Flavorful dumplings, whole fish and crunchy spring rolls are among the symbolic foods to serve and enjoy. As we bring forth the new lunar year with wishes of luck and prosperity for all, it’s good to remember that people born under the Dragon are thought to be confident, powerful, charismatic and very intelligent. In addition, they are said to be naturally gifted and lucky.
We can all join in and taste the flavors of this celebration with family and friends. From Longevity noodles to scallion pancakes, traditional Chinese New Year foods can be accompanied by a sensual blend of caramel, coconut and sesame “Spring Festival” tea. How about toasting the New Year with Lunar New Year 2024 tea served in a beautiful red and gold Year of the Dragon tea cup, and wishing everyone a happy and meaningful Lunar New Year? Wishing you prosperity…Gong Hei Fat Choy!
Mardi Gras 2024
Fat Tuesday…Teatime style!
Although we can’t all be in the Big Easy for Mardi Gras, with its celebration parades and festive foods, we can make our own Fat Tuesday decadent and colorful, embodying the mood of this special day. Switch the traditional coffee with a steaming cup of organic chickory tea, and you have the makings of a party!
"Fat Tuesday” has traditionally been the last big celebratory day of feasting before a multi-week period of fasting. So make the most of it! Traditional beignets, delicious and light “French Doughnuts”, covered in powdered sugar, could not be more delicious freshly made right in your own kitchen. Or consider baking a King Cake, featuring the traditional icing and bright sugar sprinkles of purple, yellow and green. What a fun day to serve your family and friends. Just add colorful Mardi Gras decorations to your table for the complete the look. Now all you need is caffeine-free chicory tea and Let the Good Times Roll!
Make Today a Chai Day!
If you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, you just might find yourself saying, “Make mine a chai, please!” Masala chai (Indian spiced tea), is always satisfying and a pleasure to the senses. It makes a great choice in a black tea base, or even a decaffeinated tea base, such as a decaf black, or mellow rooibos tea. A masala chai latte is a perfect snack to tide you over and get you through the late afternoon snacking zone. With its traditional spice blend (masala), you will find your mood elevated and
a smile on your face while sipping, and well after. You may wonder if chai is a mood elevator, and indeed, it just may be.
Is Chai a Natural Mood Booster?
At TeaTime Lifestyle, we say YES! For starters, the heady, fragrant scent of the masala chai creates an uplifting aromatherapy experience. The rich Indian spice blend, enjoyed and savored for millennia, is a combination of exotic spices, many of whose roots are in the traditional healing and wellbeing of Ayurveda, including ginger, cardamom, and a dash of black pepper. For a quick prep consider a Numi Rooibos Chai (herbal) or a Rishi Masala Chai (black caffeinated tea). You will find yourself steeping these teabags and sipping chai often. You’ll be looking forward to savoring your next kulhad (Indian ceramic chai cup) full of this pleasurable, ancient concoction. Although they get hot when the hot chai is poured, you can let you kulhad cups cool first. You will definitely enjoy the experience of drinking masala chai from an authentic, traditional cup that you can wrap your hands around.
Masala Chai Latte
Looking for an easy, creamy spicy treat? How about making a masala chai latte, featuring all of the spiciness of a decadent dessert in a teacup? DelighTeas Ayurvedic Masala Chai Blend (1/2 tsp of the mix), 8 oz of warmed milk (think almond or even coconut), and a sweetener of your choice, if desired, are all you need. Having no tea in this blend, the spices are the star, and you can make your chai latte in a snap. Smooth and wonderfully fragranced, masala chai latte is a delight for you any time.
When more time is available, you might try grabbing your delicious whole masala spices, a mortar and pestle, and small saucepan to make your own homemade chai and put your heart into every Indian chai
cupful. Sooooooo….enjoy your masala chai daily ritual and find yourself smiling, relaxed and feeling great.
