Your girl's got a new tea toy and is nerding out per usual. ^^ Behold. My new little teapot with infuser. Isn't she a beaut? Typically, when making tea, I use tea bags. But lately, I've found myself gravitating towards using loose leaf tea to make a hot cuppa. I have a small infuser I use to ...
Roosevelt Island with my Anna Banana
I hope you don't mind if I take a lil break from recapping my international travels to share some local love. These past few weeks have been filled with many happenings that I'd like to share on the blog before this year comes to a close. If you've been following this space for a while, you may ...
In Which The Tea Drinker FINALLY Got A Tea Kettle
A little embarrassed to admit this but I, Setarra, a self proclaimed tea drinker, have never owned a tea kettle before... At least that was the case until about 3 weeks ago. This is not to say that tea kettles have never been apart of my life... - I grew up in a home with a tea kettle. - ...
Zen Vibes @ Calabash Teahouse & Cafe in D.C.
The search for tea focused establishments in the D.C. area continues. :) But before I dive into the latest spot I found, allow me to introduce you to my dates for today's tea experience. ^^ This is my girl, Katherine, and her son, Zen. Technically, Katherine and I were on a lady date and ...
D.C. Chinese Tea House – Ching Ching Cha
As a devout American tea lover, I've always felt a little out of place living in U.S. Like maybe I should be living in Europe or Asia, where the culture of tea is majorly embraced... Because in America, the coffee lifestyle rules above all else. In the Washington D.C. area, there's a Starbucks ...