I was first introduced to Mairlyn Smith from a blog post she wrote called Thirty Cups of Tea. She mentioned how tea makes her happy, soothes her and acts like a problem solver. Tea is always the answer. It was then that I began to follow Mairlyn online and slowly I started to notice her … Read more
I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween, tea friends! I’ve been a bit behind on writing some blog posts as I have been busy working on my “Behind the Scenes of Tea Blogging” presentation for the Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2nd Annual Tea Festival this weekend. If you’re in the Hamilton, Ontario area … Read more
If you’re a fan of going out for afternoon tea, then you might be excited to learn that it can actually be pretty easy (and super fun!) to create your own afternoon tea party at home. With my birthday less than two months away, I started to think of how I wanted to celebrate. I’m … Read more
Windsor’s Little Italy has changed a bit over the years. I don’t visit it nearly enough as I should, but there was one new business that made me want to take a stroll down Erie Street again. Teacups & Crowns is a tea room and boutique where you’re encouraged to unwind with a cup of … Read more
Happy October and Fall! It’s my favourite season and not just because it’s perfect for tea sipping. Sweater weather. Boots. Baking mode. Fall colours. My birthday season. There are so many reasons to look forward to trading my cold brew and iced teas for more big mugs of hot tea. Also, the Royal Botanical Gardens … Read more
This delightful tea room is situated in Goderich, Ontario which is also known as Canada’s Prettiest Town thanks to Queen Elizabeth II. Charnwood Villa Tea Room calls an 1870 Victorian house home, however, they only opened for tea in 2012. Before my trip this summer, it has been a while since I was in Goderich … Read more
It always feels more like spring time when May is here! Flowers are blooming, more sunshine than rain, and, of course, spring teas continue to arrive. However, April was still a great month for my tea journey. Many teas were steeped and enjoyed, including spring 2017 dragonwell green tea. New tea cups were added to … Read more