The last time I ordered from Stash Tea I was tempted by The Portland Blend. From the website, the blend boasts coca nibs, Rose Congou black tea, natural raspberry flavor, and blue cornflower petals. It sells in 100g size for $7.50. When I first opened the package I could smell the cocoa and the raspberry. As… Continue reading Drink Me: Stash Tea, The Portland Blend
Another tea I received from a friend was Decaf Strawberry from Adagio Teas. From the website the blend contains: decaf Ceylon tea, strawberries and raspberry leaves. It is available in the following sizes: sample for $2, 3oz for $8, 16oz for $29 and 15 teabags for $8. When I first opened the package I smelled… Continue reading Drink Me: Adagio, Decaf Strawberry
I just received the new Republic of Tea catalog and I was delighted to find more Downton Abby inspired teas are now available. The Upstairs Collection includes: Lady Cora’s Evening Tea: Lemon balm, linden flower, orange blossoms, chamomile, lavender flower, skullcap, passion flower and valerian root Grantham Breakfast Tea: Organic Assam Black Tea If you’re… Continue reading A Very Downton Par-tea
I only recently learned that as part of 2013’s Black Friday celebrations World Market had a whole Downton Abbey themed tea party event. I can’t believe I missed it! Perhaps my favorite part were the beautiful mugs they gave away as part of the Black Friday promotions. They don’t have any more, so you’ll have… Continue reading A very Downton Tea Party
Almost all of the shopping I do these days, tea and yarn included, is primarily online. However, you just can’t beat going to a local tea (or yarn) store to get to view, smell, or touch the goods in person. I was excited to learn that there is a little tea shop in Brookside, a… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Market, Birthday Tea
