Teaccessories: Sheepish
To paraphrase Dr. Suess: One sheep, Two sheep, Red sheep, blue sheep.
Drink Me: Tea is for Texas, Party on the Brazos
The second tea that my friend K. sent me in my care package was also from Tea is for Texas and is called Party on the Brazos. From the package, the blend contains black and green teas with papaya, pineapple and mango pieces. I found the Tea is for Texas tea at the Independence Coffee… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea is for Texas, Party on the Brazos
Tea & Fandom: Star Wars
I know there are many Star Wars fans out there, in particular because several of my friends have sent me links. If you dig the galaxy adventures and are a tea lover, you might try some of these. May the force be with you!
Drink Me: Tea is for Texas, Cloud Dancer
Last week, while my husband was out of the country, my good friend K. sent me a fabulous care package and included some tea she found from Tea is for Texas. One of the teas she sent was Cloud Dancer. From the package, the blend contains white and green tea with vanilla, pineapple and peppercorns.… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea is for Texas, Cloud Dancer
Teacessories: Cute as a Button
What could be cuter than this Button Teapot from Avoca? Mugs and other dishes also available!
Drink Me: Teavana, My Morning Mate
Another tea I purchased from Teavana in my recent order was My Morning Maté. From the package, the tea blend contains roasted maté, red rooibos, black tea, cocoa kernels, chocolate flakes, citrus peels, cinnamon, coriander seeds and marigold petals. It is available in multiples of 2oz for $6.98 per 2oz. When I opened the package… Continue reading Drink Me: Teavana, My Morning Mate
Teaccessories: Mugs for Grammar Nerds.
It all started with this one: Which led to these: And this one: And finally there’s this one:
Drink Me: Teavana, Strawberry Grapefruit Xue Long
It’s funny because I don’t really like fresh grapefruit or grapefruit juice, but I loved the tang of Adagio’s Grapefruit Oolong, so when I placed my order from Teavana I decided to try the Strawberry Grapefruit Xue Long. From the package it contains: pink grapefruit, hibiscus, apple pieces, lemongrass, orange peel, Xue Long green tea,… Continue reading Drink Me: Teavana, Strawberry Grapefruit Xue Long
Craf-tea: Dyeing yarn with tea.
A few months ago I stumbled on some beautiful photos of a shawl that someone had knit and overdyed with tea. I immediately began thinking I could easily try my hand at dyeing some yarn with tea right in my own kitchen. For those who haven’t dyed before, all you need to dye a protein… Continue reading Craf-tea: Dyeing yarn with tea.
Drink Me: Teavana, Peachberry Jasmine Sutra
Another tea I added to my last order from Teavana is the Peachberry Jasmine Sutra. Since I love both peaches and jasmine tea I hoped this would be a winner. From the label, Peachberry Jasmine Sutra contains Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls green tea, green rooibos, hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rosehip peels, peach pieces, kiwi pieces,… Continue reading Drink Me: Teavana, Peachberry Jasmine Sutra