Steep It Loose

Oh yes, I have a new toy. I recently picked up a second Kyusu pot. The Kyusu teapot is a traditional Japanese-style teapot, typically crafted in ceramic, and commonly recognized by it’s distinct side handle (though not all Kyusu pots are of this style). I’m in love with the design–the entire teapot fits right in…

Lavender lovers unite! The Tea Spot has just released a brand new blend just for you. As a “lavender lady” myself, I have fallen completely head over heels for this month’s Tea SpotLight- our Lady Lavender. Lady Lavender has one foot firmly planted in the Earl Grey blend we have come to know and love,…

Following up on Maria’s most informative post regarding Assam tea (a UK favorite), we’re excited to be pushing the envelope even further with a new tea set. “Blokes & Dames” contains 3 British essentials: our famous Earl of Grey, Shagadelic English Breakfast (yeah, baby!), and a new lavender earl grey that’s sure to please. What is…

  So the saying goes, about “the strong one” – Assam tea is the one many of us wake up to. This brisk black tea is blended into English and Irish breakfast teas, and more than 400 different single estate Assams are available from this most prolific of all tea regions in the world. Everything…