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How to Make Sun Tea in the Winter

Here in Portland, winter is in full swing. Days are short. There’s a chill in the air. And sometimes in the dead of winter, we need a little reminder that...

How to Make Sun Tea in the Winter

By Erica Jolly

Sweet Surprise: How to Infuse Honey

Mary Hadzimichalis

Honey naturally comes in many different flavors, colors, and viscosities, and is a perfect addition to tea. This sweet liquid is uniquely flavored by the nectar of the plants surrounding...

Sweet Surprise: How to Infuse Honey

By Mary Hadzimichalis

Travel Time: Can I Bring Loose Leaf Tea on an Airplane?

Erica Jolly

A commonly searched question is “can I bring loose leaf tea on airplane?” (Perhaps you stumbled across this article by Googling just such a phrase yourself.) The short answer is:...

Travel Time: Can I Bring Loose Leaf Tea on an Airplane?

By Erica Jolly

Quali-Tea Puns for Every Mood

Andy Hayes

I love puns. Always have, always will. Puns as an art form – yes, I said it, ART FORM – often get a bad rap for being the “lowest form...

Quali-Tea Puns for Every Mood

By Andy Hayes

How to Bake a Classic Raisin Scone Recipe

Mary Hadzimichalis

Sometimes, you just crave a bit of home, something warm and cozy to cuddle into. This is especially true during the long drag of winter. For me, most things revolve...

How to Bake a Classic Raisin Scone Recipe

By Mary Hadzimichalis

Oh My Aching Mind: What Tea is Good for Headaches?

Jesse McDonald

Many tea drinkers at least anecdotally know tea is in general good for your health. But many wonder, what tea is good for headaches, specifically? Now, science has confirmed that...

Oh My Aching Mind: What Tea is Good for Headaches?

By Jesse McDonald

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches for a Classic Teatime Menu

Steph Huddleston

Smoked salmon tea sandwiches are an easy but delicious addition to any tea time sandwich platter. Pair smoked salmon with cream cheese, some dill, and a nice bread and you’ll...

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches for a Classic Teatime Menu

By Steph Huddleston

A Day of Hygge: How to Host a Cozy Winter Tea Party

Tasha Standridge

We made it through the holiday season, with its dressy festivities and glammed up get-togethers. Now it’s time to slow things down. Turn up the furnace or stoke the fire...

A Day of Hygge: How to Host a Cozy Winter Tea Party

By Tasha Standridge

When Does Tea Expire? How to Tell if Your Tea is Fresh

Lily Cooper

We have all been there: finding ourselves with a plethora of tea on our shelves. With so many different kinds and flavors of tea, it is easy to get carried...