As I mentioned in my last tea review, one of the unique things Plum Deluxe offers as a tea company is their monthly tea subscription that offers special blends you can’t get otherwise. That makes this month’s tea review special. Since I mentioned in our correspondence that I was fond… Read the rest...

On a gorgeous day last week, I received a surprise email from Andy Hayes, founder of Plum Deluxe, offering me a spot of tea–his treat. Being fresh out of tea to review, it couldn’t have been better for me. I was happy to accept the offer, especially since I’d been… Read the rest...

White teas are a challenge for me. Either I make them too weak or I end up scorching them and they come out bitter. That’s part of the reason I waited so long to get around to trying this one. Persimmon Tree Tea’s White Guava blend is one of the… Read the rest...

Peach Picnic was one of the teas I wasn’t sure of. It sounded good, but while I like peaches, eating them or anything peach flavored tends to give me a stomachache. I don’t know why, but it tends to put me off from anything peachy. Fortunately, this tea gave me… Read the rest...

Decaf tea seemed like a good idea when I ordered it. After it got here, I stared at the packet and wondered what I was thinking. I mean yeah, tea is delicious on its own, but one of the best benefits for me–a tired mom–is the little kick of caffeine… Read the rest...

Yes, tea again this week! I’ve been so busy the past few weeks that I’ve had little else to write about. Until now, my knowledge of chai tea was limited to knowing it was on the menu at most cafes. Well, that’s not entirely true; I had a vague idea… Read the rest...

I was surprised and disappointed earlier this month to discover Persimmon Tree Tea’s website had no stock. All their pages indicate an indefinite hiatus, which ruffles my feathers since they’re the producers of my favorite Earl Grey and Green Pomegranate tea blends. When I made this discovery, I was unsure… Read the rest...

I am all about mint chocolate. Any time we go to Olive Garden, my favorite part is the Andes mints at the end of the meal. Peppermint bark is one of my favorite parts of Christmas. I also love to drop a soft peppermint stick in my hot chocolate or… Read the rest...

Genmaicha was one of those teas that sounded interesting based on the description. The name means “Brown rice tea” and, true to its name, it’s a mix of green tea and toasted grains of rice. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this tea, though I knew it would have… Read the rest...

While I’m still working my way through the huge number of samples I got from Persimmon Tree Tea, I had an itch for something really fruity that those teas just couldn’t scratch. I recalled the bag of Pineapple Kona Pop I got for my husband (that he never drank) on… Read the rest...