Fall Tea Spotlight

Fall Tea Spotlight

The leaves are gradually changing colors, the days are growing colder, and we are back from our Tea-cation! It is the perfect time to visit the tea lounge to check out our new matcha and...
Can Green Tea prevent a cold?

Can Green Tea prevent a cold?

Yes, green tea is often believed to have immune-boosting properties due to its rich content of antioxidants particularly polyphenols and...
Change in Seasons means perfect weather for Oolong

Change in Seasons means perfect weather for Oolong

When deep into a season like summer or winter we all have our go to teas. For me, summer means green tea and matcha, but winter strikes...
Japanese Matcha and Ceremony

Japanese Matcha and Ceremony

What is Matcha? Matcha literally translates to mean ‘ground tea’. Eighty percent of matcha produced in Japan come from Uji, Japan. T...
Tea Journey to Northern Thailand: Part 1 of 6

Tea Journey to Northern Thailand: Part 1 of 6

Our tea journey experience started immediately after takeoff from Chicago bound for Tokyo. As the plane leveled out stewardesses wal...
Tea Spotlight for Valentine’s Day

Tea Spotlight for Valentine’s Day

Tea for Two, Two for Tea. What could be more romantic than sharing a steaming pot of tea with your loved one? This Valentine’s Day, ...
Tea Journey to Northern Thailand: Part 2 of 6

Tea Journey to Northern Thailand: Part 2 of 6

Chiang Rai: First Day in Thailand's Tea Growing Region When things are meant to happen, they happen. I had my doubts that my tea journ...
Tea Spotlight: Choco-Mint Fantasy Rooibos

Tea Spotlight: Choco-Mint Fantasy Rooibos

With the holiday season comes a flood of familiar, feel-good flavors: foamy eggnog, spicy mulled cider, piquant gingerbread…and of cour...
Introduction to Japanese Tea: Part 2

Introduction to Japanese Tea: Part 2

Sencha Overview Japanese Sencha is the most popular tea in Japan. This tea is grown in direct sunlight, unlike other common Japanese...