Tea Time Blog

A cup of hot herbal loose leaf tea from Full Moon Tea Company on a bed of bright orange calendula flowers

The Secret Lives of Tea Flowers

Tea often begins with leaves, but the story of the flowers behind those leaves is just as fascinating. Flowers have long played a quiet, powerful role in tea culture, lending...

A mug of hot tea in a red cookie with a fireplace fire in the background on a wooden table.

Moonlit Tea Parties: Fun Lore and Traditions

Tea has always been more than a drink—it’s a ritual, a celebration, and sometimes, even a little bit magical. Across cultures and centuries, tea has inspired stories, ceremonies, and whimsical...

Morning light coming through a French Press of loose leaf herbal tea with a mug, plants, and a teapot in the blackground.

Herbal Allies: Healing Teas from Around the World

Herbal teas have been treasured for centuries not just for their flavor, but for their wellness benefits. From soothing stomachs to calming minds, these natural infusions are more than just...

a clear glass tea cup filled with tea and flowers surrounded by various herbs and leaves on a dark wood table

Rooted in Ritual: History of Tea Herbalism

For thousands of years, long before tea was sipped from porcelain cups or poured at modern cafés, humans turned to plants for healing. Herbal tea—sometimes called a tisane—has long held...