Get ready to infuse some holiday cheer into your daily routine with my yearly guide to the Best Tea Advent Calendars of 2023! I’ve handpicked a great selection that promises to bring a sprinkle of joy and coziness to each day leading up to the festivities. Whether you’re a tea connoisseur or just starting your journey into the world of tea, this curated selection has something special for everyone. From classics to exciting new blends, these calendars are designed to make your countdown to the holidays a flavorful and heartwarming experience. (If you don’t celebrate Christmas, these are still ..read more

Tea Advent Calendars are getting hotter and hotter by the year! Tea lovers don’t stay behind because regardless of celebrating Christmas or not (watch out for a Hannukkah option!), a surprise tea-a-day for 24 days is not something we would ever reject, right? I have gathered all of my favorite Tea Advent Calendars for this holiday season, including loose leaf, tea bags, herbal only, and Matcha! Hard to pick, I know… (Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products I’ve ..read more

Pairing Japanese Green teas with food is a tradition much older than many might think. For example, Matcha is well known for its traditional use in Japanese tea ceremonies, and usually, during this event, there is food served to guests such as traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) and/or a light meal. In this post, Will, from Nio Teas will share a few favorite food pairings he’s found during his travels around Japan and will explore why certain flavors work well together, and which pairings you should avoid. So let’s get pairing! Matcha Pairings First of all, in case you don’t know what Match ..read more

Reading Time: 6 minutes To be VERY honest, when I first heard about cheese tea I twitched. I love tea so much, I’m pretty sure it runs through my veins, so I HAD to try this. I try literally ANYTHING with tea, it’s part of my research, exploration, and constant learning. Tea is getting trendier by the second and younger generations are enjoying tea in different, and modern ways as well. For all the purists, this might sound like a push, I get it. And although I’ve never been a fan of boba, it’s a huge thing, so I embrace it as part of the tea world. To be clear, and in case you’ve never heard ..read more

When you’re getting into tea or if you already are a tea lover, you want to buy and try ALL THE TEA, and you often end up with something you bought that you didn’t like. To avoid this, I recommend getting your hands on tea samples to try as many different teas as you can, before you commit to buying larger quantities.  Many shops also offer sampler sets, which is another great way to try several teas that are often curated, or have an educational purpose. Tea samplers can be grouped by tea type, season, flavors, origin, and other themes.  The best way to learn about tea is to try as ..read more

I’m usually trying to tea-ify everything and always think of recipes that I can modify or create that incorporate tea. Chocolate Salami is a classic Italian/Portuguese dessert and this Matcha White Chocolate Salami has a creative twist. It is great for serving as an after-dinner treat, for tea time, and even as a gift. Note: this recipe contains nuts (but can be easily replaced or substituted, see FAQs) (Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products I’ve tried and like ..read more

Being and staying well is on everyone’s mind right now considering the crazy times we live in with the global pandemic situation.  In a nutshell, wellness is best defined as a state of being healthy in body and mind.  Incorporating herbal teas for wellness goals in your everyday life is a great way to reduce stress, and get potential health benefits.  Wellness teas are usually made from herbs, flowers, bark, or mushrooms and are quite easy to include in your daily routine.   DISCLAIMER: I’m not an herbal expert or a medical professional.  The products recommended ..read more

Tea is the second most drank beverage in the world, coming only after water. And black tea is one of the most popular tea types. From Moscow to London to Cairo to Mumbai, all over the world, people enjoy a cup of black tea to start the day or enjoy it during afternoon tea time. There are many black tea producing regions and each tea has different characteristics and flavors. Let’s take a look at different types of black tea and learn to identify them. (Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click through and make a purcha ..read more

Yeeeessssss, you read it right, attention Earl Grey lovers because double Earl Grey Linzer cookies are here to blow your mind! These delicious cookies are made with Earl Grey tea leaves and filled with a low-calorie Earl Grey jelly. An Earl Grey lover’s dream! They are perfect for gifting, for tea parties, for holidays and any time, really. (Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products I’ve tried and liked or that have great reviews. Thanks for supporting my blog!) Th ..read more

For those who celebrate Christmas, counting down the days is already exciting, but if you’re a tea lover, counting down the days + tasting a different tea each day surely makes it even more special. Nowadays, people get Advent calendars not only for religious purposes but also because they are so much fun! Because we should all try a new tea every day, here are my favorite tea advent calendars of 2020. (Please note this post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click through and make a purchase. I only recommend products I’ve tried and liked ..read more