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Weight Loss and Tea — A Practical Approach

By A.C. Cargill

Indulge in holiday goodies like fruitcake, mince and pumpkin pies, and Swiss cake rolls, then, wash it all down with tea, and you’ll keep from putting on those holiday pounds. Yeah, right!

The Warmth of the Holidays

By Madam Potts

Part of what makes the holidays so merry and bright is that so many people are looking forward to getting together with friends and loved ones, both near and far. Dinner parties, annual traditions, and holiday festivities are par for the course this month. At this time of year, a thoughtful gift is also part of the sharing that happens amongst people.

The Story of Mr. Kipling’s Cakes

By A.C. Cargill

Mince pies and bakewells and cakes, oh my — you’ll find these and more in the Mr. Kipling product lineup. This British company has been busy baking and bringing scrumptious joy to several generations now. During the winter holidays, they are especially popular.

Crafting the Perfect Tea Gift Basket

By A.C. Cargill
Want to give the gift of tea this Christmas but not sure what that should be? Tea gift baskets can be the perfect answer.
Gift giving is a way to share something we like with others, give them something special we know they’ll like, or just let them know we’re thinking of them. Sometimes, [...]

Stash Holiday Chai

By Lainie Petersen

Another holiday, another chai. Since the stuff got popular back in the nineties, it seems like every tea company has a full line of chais in its range and issues additional versions during winter holiday time.

Stash Organic MerryMint Green Tea

By Lainie Petersen

Deck the halls with boughs of wintergreen! Yes, this tea has both spearmint and peppermint added, but they barely make any impact on this blend. If you like the cold, bracing tingle of wintergreen, Organic MerryMint Green Tea from Stash is the way to go.

Green Tea for the Holidays

By A.C. Cargill

Green is one of the dominant colors for the holidays (red being the other), so why not for your tea, too? Several choices spring to mind, teas that I have tried and grown quite fond of during the past year.

Stash Tea’s Decaf Pumpkin Spice

By Lainie Petersen

Pumpkin Spice flavored teas and coffees are always a big hit this time of year, and Stash’s version brews up hot and spicy. Even better, it’s decaf so it won’t add to your pre-holiday jitters.

Stash White Christmas White Tea

By Lainie Petersen

The holidays are often a time of heavy, rich food that isn’t so easy on either the digestive system or the waistline. Simple, non-alcoholic, teas and tisanes can lighten the mood a bit while still maintaining holiday cheer. For “White Christmas”, Stash blended a white tea with ginger and peppermint and the results are quite pleasing.

Review - Stash Christmas Eve

By Lainie Petersen

So the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and you are bracing yourself for a 6 AM wake-up call from the kids, all itching to see what Santa has for them. You want something hot, soothing to your tummy and mind, and that will let you fall asleep quickly. Tea, even decaf tea, has caffeine,