Hawaiian Pineapple Paradise

What is it? A black tea brew flavored with sweet and vibrant pineapple How to Brew Pour boiling water over a tea bag, 1 bag per 8 oz. water. Let steep for 5 minutes Tasting Notes The tea bag smells earthy, slightly sweet and fermented, kind of like dried pineapple. The brewed tea isn’t too

H&S Blueberry Green Tea

I realized I started this post almost three months ago…and never published! Oops 🙂 Excited to start publishing more regularly again! What is it? A Chinese green tea mixed with lemongrass, blueberry, and vanilla. How to Brew You can brew hot or iced. I chose to brew hot–steep for 3 minutes at 175 degrees F.

Baking With Tea: Earl Grey Chocolate Cake

I have finally tried baking with tea! Super excited to share the recipe and results here. What is it? A variation of this recipe for a fudgy earl grey orange chocolate cake! I made a the following substitutions from the original recipe and didn’t end up making the glaze: For Cake: 1 cups cups yogurt (instead of

One of My Favorite Tea Cups

I’ve continued to drink the same teas over and over again. This weekend I’ve been visiting my parents, so I’m going to share a bit about the tea cup I use at home. What is it? A set consisting of a tea cup, an espresso cup, and a saucer from PiP Studio How do I

My First Teapot

Lately I’ve been switching between, Paris tea, Lavender earl grey, and Soho almost daily. So instead of talking about what new tea I’ve discovered in my pantry, I’m going to talk about my tea accoutrement collection! First up, is the teapot that started it all… What is it? Certified International Teapot in Teal with infuser,

Kericho Gold Tea Bags

What is it? Black tea from Kenya How to Brew I used standard black tea brewing instructions. Hot: Use 1 tea bag per 8 oz of water. Pour boiling water over bag and let steep for 5 minutes. Tasting Notes It’s smooth, mellow, and lightly sweet. It’s quite nice in the morning on its own,

A True Adventure: Apple Tea

What is it? I’m honestly not sure! I think it’s a black tea. How to Brew I used standard black tea brewing instructions. Hot: Use 1tsp of tea per 8 oz of water. Pour boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Tasting Notes (AKA the part where I pretend to be the Martha Stewart

An Old Favorite: Paris Tea

What is it? An black tea mixed with fruit, vanilla, and a slight hint of bergamot. How to Brew Hot: Use 1tsp of tea per 8 oz of water. Pour boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes. Tasting Notes (AKA the part where I pretend to be the Ming Tsai of tea) This tastes

From the Vault: Black Currant Tea

What is it? A rich fruity, sweet Chinese black tea mixed with currants. How to Brew Hot: Add 1 tsp of loose leaf tea for every cup of water. Pour boiling water over tea, and steep for 4-5 minutes. Tasting Notes (Also known as the part where I pretend to be the Anton Ego of

Lychee Black Tea: a recent favorite

What is it?A lychee (fruit common in south and east Asia) flavored black tea. How to BrewWater should be at boiling point (212 degrees F). Use 2 teaspoons per 5 oz (I use a bit less). Steep 3- 5 minutes. Tasting NotesSweet, fruity, and light. Aromatic and medium bodied. If you’ve ever bitten into a