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Category: Tea

Tea is my nickname, it’s also a passion and a fascination. I love the history, the ritual, the way it slows time and quiets a moment; I love how sharing tea brings people together. Here are my adventures in tea: varieties I like, teahouses I’ve visited, books I’ve enjoyed, and companies I think are doing it right. Pour yourself a cup and explore.

Winter Survival: Morning Tea

Winter hit for real this past week. The glitter and excitement of the holidays are over. The days are short, it’s dark early, and this past week was grey and gloomy. There were a few days where I woke and, even though the clock told me differently, I simply couldn’t… Read More

Making Much of the Teacup

I’m participating in Gwen Bell’s Best of 2009 Blog Challenge. It’s an opportunity to look back and appreciate the year. Feel free to play along on your own site, or answer the question for yourself in the comment section. I’d love to hear about your year! Today’s question: What was… Read More

Mugicha: My Secret Summer Weapon

Here in Seattle today it’s hot, really hot. There’s even been a weather advisory issued for extreme heat. It’s been like this all week. To be honest, it’s a little too hot for me. I have an inverse relationship between heat and happiness: the hotter it gets, the less happy… Read More

The Tea Party: Lovejoy’s Tea Room

My friend Jaime loves a good tea party. Her favorite location is Lovejoy’s Tea Room in San Francisco, a light-filled corner shop that is cheerful with mismatched Victorian sofas and settees. The china is all one-off and colorful, the tea sandwiches come on a lovely tiered tray, the crumpets are… Read More

Land’s End and Grey Saturday Tea at Tal-y-Tara

I came back to San Francisco in mid-September, right in the middle of our “secret summer.” Suddenly the fog is gone, the sun is shining, and every day is filled with blue skies as far as the eye can see. It’s a pretty heady time to be a San Franciscan…. Read More