Steep It Loose — IN THE NEWS

by Christine Deorio Christine Bayles Kortsch and Daniel Kortsch faced more than a few anxious moments when, not long after opening their newly purchased and renovated Alpenglow Cabin to guests in October 2019, the pandemic forced the husband-and-wife duo to shut its freshly painted door. But they needn’t have worried. Since reopening the property last year, “we’ve been almost fully booked, with only a handful of open days,” Christine says. ... Gorgeous décor aside, how did you make this rental property feel more like home? There’s an art to hospitality, and I wondered, can I offer that when I’m not there? And...

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal | June 25, 2021 By Maria Uspenski This year, 2021, is without question the most complex time to make forecasts and predictions since the specialty tea category emerged in North America. An analysis of the groundbreaking shifts of 2020 can, however, provide some insight into what to expect regarding trends in tea in the coming years, in a post-pandemic world.  According to the Tea Association of the USA, Inc, premium tea bag sales in grocery grew at an unprecedented rate of over 18 percent during 2020, fueled by tea’s reputed benefits of decreasing stress and boosting...

By Erin Flynn Jay for Tea & Coffee Trade Journal   Our founder and CEO, Maria Uspenski, was recently interviewed and quoted for an article in the March 2021 issue of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. The article covers different functional teas and stress relieving adaptogens, as well as the reasoning behind why so many people are seeking healthier options during the pandemic.  Turmeric Tonic, one of the primary features in the article, is a hot tea right now because not only are so many people aware of the buzz-word "turmeric," but they're also clued in to its numerous health...

By Maria Uspenski writing for Women Fitness Magazine   The Tea Spot's founder and CEO, Maria Upsenski, was recently featured in Women Fitness magazine in an article discussing why we're craving specific teas during the pandemic. During these times, we're more focused on the health and wellness of ourselves and our families, and that's where tea shines!  The main takeaways from the article were this: Tea contains polyphenol antioxidants, and when added to your daily routine, is the single largest source of said antioxidants. Polyphenols specifically target the immune system and aid in managing chemically unstable molecules linked to aging and...