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Fall Bestsellers - Pumpkin & Apple Cinnamon!

Fall Bestsellers - Pumpkin & Apple Cinnamon!

Pumpkin flavors are being introduced earlier and earlier each year.  This year, it made its appearance in August.  Walk into any Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks and there they are!  No...


Fall Bestsellers - Pumpkin & Apple Cinnamon!

Pumpkin flavors are being introduced earlier and earlier each year.  This year, it made its appearance in August.  Walk into any Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks and there they are!  No...


High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High tea is NOT the dainty meal of petit fours, finger sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream.  That is actually Afternoon Tea. Served generally at 4 or 5 pm...


High Tea, Afternoon Tea, What's the Difference?

High tea is NOT the dainty meal of petit fours, finger sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream.  That is actually Afternoon Tea. Served generally at 4 or 5 pm...


Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric is what gives Indian food and curries their characteristic, well-known vermilion/yellow color.  It is a spice and has been used in India for thousands of years. Apart from its...


Turmeric - Full of Health

Turmeric is what gives Indian food and curries their characteristic, well-known vermilion/yellow color.  It is a spice and has been used in India for thousands of years. Apart from its...


Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

 Tisanes are infusions.  The word Tisane comes from France and in ancient times, it originated as a medicinal drink that was chiefly barley water.  Over time, it has evolved.  Common...


Fruit Tisanes: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Tea

 Tisanes are infusions.  The word Tisane comes from France and in ancient times, it originated as a medicinal drink that was chiefly barley water.  Over time, it has evolved.  Common...


Real Men Drink Tea

Real Men Drink Tea

 If Tea immediately conjures up images of chintz, lace, pinkies up and ladies who lunch, you will need to update your thinking. Gone are the days when Tea was reserved...


Real Men Drink Tea

 If Tea immediately conjures up images of chintz, lace, pinkies up and ladies who lunch, you will need to update your thinking. Gone are the days when Tea was reserved...