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Matcha vs Sencha Challenge Day 6
Rough start today. Son woke up kind of early and I was so tired from all the craziness from yesterday that I truly wanted to just stay in bed. Of course this is never an option for the mom on the go. So I get up against my own good judgement and soldier on. It helps that on the ride… Read more →
Matcha vs Sencha Challenge Day 5
I’ll make this one quick. I plan on tomorrow’s post to be the final of the daily series. I will still continue the challenge for an entire month and will post once a week until the month is up. I would have continued daily but I’ll be honest it is a bit much for me plus I don’t think there… Read more →
Mechanics of My Mind
Ever find that sometimes it is better to just write out or talk out some of your thoughts and ideas for a little mental order? I am at the point where I think my best outlet for order is to write it out here. As many of you already know I run my own modest business called iHeartTeas which is… Read more →
Tea Review: Berry Rooibos from EPI Tea
Thank you again EPI Tea for sending along this little gem for me to sample and review. Berry Rooibos – #2 of 4 Tea: Berry Rooibos (Rooibos Tisane) – Pyramid Bag Steep Time: 10 mins (As Recommended) Water: 6 oz at 208F Review: I found this cup to be spot on. Just that right amount of berry flavor without the fear… Read more →
Review: Organic Irish Breakfast from EPI Tea
Thank you to EPI Tea for sending me several samples of teas to review. I have decided to start with Irish Breakfast this morning. The biggest reason is because it is still fairly early in the morning and who am I kidding, I could use a little wake up call. Tea: Organic Irish Breakfast (Black Tea) – Pyramid Bag Steep Time:… Read more →
I Love My Job!
Back from a rather long trip visiting family in Maine and I am eager to start refocusing my energy back to iHeartTeas. I have so much planned before the end of the year and want to share my excitement with you. I have plans to add new products, that I am sure will get the attention they deserve. I am… Read more →
World Tea Expo: The Video (In Korean)
Here is a video of the World Tea Expo that was aired on a popular Asian laugage TV station LA 18. I’m sure those who understand Korean will get the most from this video. For the rest of use you’ll be able to see the show floor, listen to interviews of people attending, and running the show in English. For… Read more →
Another Tea Sample? – World Tea Expo Day #1
It’s been about a week since we have been back from the Expo. We meaning myself and my husband Ralph. It’s been an interesting week at that just trying to see if I can’t put my thoughts together onto virtual paper. This was our first exclusively tea Expo and I feel we saw and learned so much that the idea… Read more →
Hand Painted Matcha (Tea) Bowl
I just have have to share with a new matcha bowl that I had painted and had glazed. I also put into it a message that saw on Pinterest on another mug that really spoke to me, “No Tea…No Work” and to that I say a rousing “Heck Yay!” I plan on making more and will share them with you as I… Read more →
Lovely Ladies of Tea Trade
To My Lovely Ladies of Tea Trade, Today I wish you all a very Happy Mothers Day! I know I am a day early but I am certain all of us will be fawned upon tomorrow and thus distracting us from our social media responsibilities so I decided to send you my best and my appreciation for all you do, today. I… Read more →
Fashionably Late To The Gaiwan Party?
As many of you know I just purchased two new Gaiwans. I already had one but it was small and the material it is made of a bit thin causing me to burn my fingers more than I’d prefer. I actually stopped using my Gaiwan mostly because it was a bit cumbersome for me. I am the type of… Read more →