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  • Our Highest Rated Tea ⭐

    We are proud to say that we have a really good base of tea lovin’ customers that purchase the teas we carry and review them truthfully. We use these reviews to carefully handpick which teas to keep & which to give the boot. Therefore, thank you for your honest reviews and keep them coming! Without… Continue reading

  • National Shortbread Day

      Did you know that January 6 is National Shortbread Day? Shortbread biscuits are a classic Scottish biscuit that has spread to all the ends of the earth. It is fitting for it to have its own day! If you are looking for ways to celebrate National Shortbread Day, why not:   Make Shortbread! Try this… Continue reading

  • National Hot Tea Month

    Happy New Year! Welcome to January and welcome to National Hot Tea Month! That means this month we will celebrate all things hot tea. It is early in what may be a long and cold winter for some, so it has never been a more perfect time to drink more tea.   What are some… Continue reading

  • Tea Around the World 🌎

    The world is made up of so many different rituals and traditions. But one thing most countries have in common is their love of tea. Whether you enjoy bold tea, light tea, flavored tea, or herbal tea – there is a tea for everyone. Each country has a special touch to their tea and a… Continue reading

  • New Years Food & Drink

    As fast as it came, old year 2017 is now passing the torch to new year 2018. What better way to ring in the new year than the British way? Here are a few ideas for nibbles and drinks at your New Year’s Eve party to help ring in the new year, British style!  … Continue reading

  • Stocking Stuffer

    Have you ever hung a stocking on your chimney mantel? Do you happen to see them everywhere you go during the holiday season? While I grew up here in the US, I always saw them everywhere but never knew that they were actually filled with anything since my family never did stockings. It was adulthood… Continue reading

  • The BEST Tea Party Favors

    Having a party with the girls? Or just love dipping something in your tea? We’ve got you covered. These are delicious for any occasion that tea may be involved. (Even on Christmas after dinner…wink wink) They are easy, fun & delicious. They’re a great way to get the kiddos involved also! You Will Need: 2… Continue reading

  • How To: Pack Teaware to Move

      Just a year ago, I moved from one house to another. Now a year later, the time has come for me to move again. The only difference is the last move, I had moved just a few streets over. This time, I am moving to a whole new state. One of my major concerns… Continue reading

  • Warm Up with Swiss Hot Chocolate Black Tea 😋

      I’m sitting here at my desk sipping on the Swiss Hot Chocolate Flavored Black Tea as we endure a winter wonderland here in Eastern PA. Even though I’d honestly rather be sipping on some tea on my couch by the fireside…this will definitely do! This tea may be my new favorite for the cold winter… Continue reading

  • Christmas Treats

      Cakes, pies, and cookies are always smash hits before and during Christmas. Whether you get some for yourself or giving some as a gift, we can all agree that we have a favorite. Nations all over the world have traditional sweets and treats, and Britain would be ranked in the top with the best… Continue reading