It’s finally that time of year when the temperatures and the winds play nice in Maine and I can sit outside on the deck without freezing. Yay! I whipped up a pot of Mrs. Grey Tea from local tea blender Tempest In A Teapot and some blueberry scones. With a simple white teapot and a … Continue reading The Firsts of Spring
I have a lot of mugs. I mean a LOT of mugs. The cupboard is full. My mugs runneth over. Did I mention I have many mugs? I have some favorites that fit in the hand well, or hold just the right amount of tea. I also have sentimental favorites from places I have visited. … Continue reading Revisiting my Betty’s Mug
The power of Instagram advertising provided me the name of a tea company in Charleston, South Carolina that I was not aware of it. Oliver Pluff & Co. offers teas, toddies, wassails, coffee, and cacao. What sets them apart from other tea brands is that the teas they procure are from the same origins as … Continue reading Cups of History
January in Maine brings cold, snow, and ice! So staying in and keeping warm and cozy are a must. I settled down with some blueberry scones and a lovely cup of Tower of London Blend tea. The tea was a gift from a friend. Despite it’s namesake, this black tea offers up a far more … Continue reading Cozy Days
Thanksgiving was 3 days ago, so it’s safe to break out all the Christmas stuff, right? My late mother was a housewife and a piano teacher. My two late sisters and I learned how to play piano from the best. However, she never allowed us to play Christmas music on the piano in the house … Continue reading Break Out the Christmas
Tea, Travel & Brain Aneurysm Awareness 