Tea Time Blog

A tea tasting - a bunch of mini pots and cups of tea, with loose leaf teas and a hand pouring one of them into a cup.

A Beginner’s Guide to Tea Tasting

Learning to sip with curiosity and intention Tea tasting is not reserved for experts or professionals. It is not about having the right vocabulary or identifying every flavor note correctly....

A bright garden picture of a tea party - a white porcelain teapot, a cup  of tea, and a gold infuser ball with a pitcher of cream, plus a three-tier tray of sandwiches, tarts, and other afternoon tea pastries.

How to Build a Seasonal Tea Menu

Letting flavor follow the calendar Seasonal living does not require a dramatic reset or a perfectly curated routine. Sometimes, it begins with something small. A shift in what you reach...

A monochromatic flatlay of tea accesories: a tea pot, two teacups, a spoon, infuser, bowl with honey dipper, herbs and tea in tea sachets but also tea in a tin for loose leaf.

Tea Accessories 101

Choosing tools that support ritual, not perfection Tea does not require elaborate equipment to be meaningful. Some of the most memorable cups are brewed with whatever is already on hand....

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The Story of Floral Teas in History

How flowers found their way into the cup Long before tea became a daily ritual, people were steeping flowers in hot water. Across cultures and centuries, floral infusions were used...

A cup of tea in a white mug with a candle and a bouquet of roses by it on a white fabric background.

Tea Pairings for Every Mood

Choosing the right cup for the moment you are in Tea is not just something we drink. It is something we reach for when we need comfort, clarity, grounding, or...

Two hands holding a red and white mug of tea with a plant, a tea pot, and a glass pot of herbal tea in the background.

Tea Etiquette Through the Ages

From formal rules to modern ritual Tea etiquette has always been about more than tea. Across centuries, it has reflected how people gathered, how they related to one another, and...