With the holidays in full swing, you might need to clean out some old things and make room for new things. One thing might be your tea. If you are a tea lover or just keep some around for guests, chances are you will receive some tea as a gift or buy some for …
Month: November 2017
Holiday Tea ππ΅
There has never been a better time to be a tea drinker, and the holidays are no exception. With the weather turning cold and gray, you will want to turn to something that will make you feel warm and cheerful inside. We have several special holiday teasΒ for you to enjoy while sitting …
Thanksgiving Apple Iced Tea Recipe π
Mmm. Nothing could pair better with stuffing & turkey than a delicious cold glass of apple iced tea! There are so many different substitutes available so feel free to sub anything in the following recipe to suit you & your family. There is both a kid friendly and adult version! You'll Need: 16 oz. Boiling …
Trifle for the Holiday’s π
There is more to holiday dessert than just pumpkin pie. While pumpkin pie will always be one of my favorite desserts of the holiday season, I like to try to experiment with other desserts. Dip your toe across the Atlantic and try out a trifle this holiday season! What is a trifle? A traditional …
The Face Off: Coffee vs. Tea
Personally, I enjoy both coffee & tea but some greatly prefer one over the other for different reasons. It could be simply for the taste, for the caffeine amount or the ease of making it. As we are a tea store, we mainly focus on tea benefits but it is informative to compare the two …
ETS Top 2 Christmas Puddings
We are all about tradition here at the English Tea Store. English Christmas Pudding, also known as Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding, is a delicious Christmas dinner tradition dating back to the 14th century! It has been changed & re-invented over the years. By Victorian times, it has molded into what they are today, …
St. Andrews Day
St. Andrewβs Day is known as the national day for Scotland. It is celebrated annually on November 30. St. Andrew was the patron saint of Scotland (along with Romania, Greece, and Russia), but he has a larger cultural impact in Scotland. St. Andrew was originally one of the twelve apostles of Christ. He …
Fall Gift Baskets π
Halloween just passed and Thanksgiving is around the corner; we are in the heart of fall! This time of year is most beautiful due to the colors of the changing of leaves and cozying up next to a fire with a fall snack and tea. Why not bring that joy to someone you loves' …
Chai Bubble Tea
What is Bubble Tea? The other day at a fall apple festival near my hometown in PA I saw a huge sign that read "Bubble Tea $6.99". I have never heard of such a thing so I came home and researched exactly what it was because I love trying new things. I soon found out …