Welcome back to episode 387! Today’s podcast is a short one as I only have a few things to share. I’ve been super busy which means not as much time for knitting, but I’ve got two WIPs and a finished spin. Thanks for joining me! Sipping: Harney & Sons, Heirloom Bartlett Pear Knitting: In progress:… Continue reading Episode 387: Another week, another chicken.
One of the teas I received in a recent box from my monthly Tea Runners subscription is White Pearls. I’m a fan of white teas and I was definitely interested in trying this one. White tea is harvested from the spring buds of the tea plan, and this tea is peony silver needles. When I… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Runners, White Pearls
In one of the recent Tea Runners boxes I found a delicious looking tea from the American Tea Room called Organic Bliss. I was actually surprised to see that the American Tea Room has locations in Los Angeles. I will have to try and visit the next time I go! From the website, Organic Bliss… Continue reading Drink Me: American Tea Room, Organic Bliss
One of the inclusions in my recent Tearunners box was the Guava Gold Detox Tea from La Creme Coffee and Tea. This blend has the distinction of being a 2013 Flavored Green Tea championship winner. From the website, Guava Gold contains Bai Mu Dan White tea, Silver Needle White tea, Japanese Sencha Kyoto Green tea, Formosa… Continue reading Drink Me: La Creme, Guava Gold
Late last year I heard about a new tea club that would be starting in 2017, Tea Runners. Tea Runners is the brain child of Jewel Staite and Charlie Ritchie. Each month Tea Runners sends out a box of 4 loose leaf teas along with tasting and brewing instructions. I was lucky enough to get in… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Runners
Last week when I visited the Rhinebeck valley, I had the privilege of visiting The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea shop in Saugerties, NY. What could be more perfect for a knit and tea lover? The shop was beautiful; warm and cozy on a chilly afternoon. I got to sip a bit of Harvest Apple… Continue reading Drink Me: The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea, White Ginger Pear
Another tea I picked up on my last trip to Shang Tea is Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea. Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea contains organic white tea and tangerine blossoms. Tangerine Blossom is available in a variety of sizes: sample for $4.00, 2oz for $18.00, 4oz for $35.00, 8oz for $68.00 and 1lb for $135.00. When I opened… Continue reading Drink Me: Shang Tea, Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea
Many months ago I wrote about a wonderful local Chinese tea shop, Shang Tea. This time I decided that I wanted to sample their Jasmine White Tea Classic. From the site, Jasmine White Tea Classic is quality white tea infused 4-5 times with jasmine blooms. Not everyone is a jasmine fan, but I really like it.… Continue reading Drink me: Shang Tea, Jasmine White Tea Classic
A few weeks ago a reader of the blog suggested that I check out Mrs. Kelley’s Tea. I ordered a few teas to try, the first of which is her French Vanilla White Tea. The tea is a mix of white tea and French vanilla flavor. It is available in a variety of sizes: 3oz… Continue reading Drink Me: Mrs. Kelley’s Tea, French Vanilla White Tea
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go on a work errand to a local tea shop, Shang Tea, located in Crown Center. While there, an amazing staff member offered us tastes of several different teas. The shop is very welcoming – there are tables and benches and you can come in an… Continue reading DrinkMe: Shang Tea, Cinnamon Wu-long
