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...

The name of this tea made me curious. The description sounded pretty good, speaking of floral notes and an apple-like character. Teas like this are what samples are made for. I’ve shared three teas I really enjoyed, some that were good but not amazing, and quite a few teas that… Read the rest...