Tea Journal

It's the month of love! Here's a quick roundup of some excellent Valentine's Day gifts for the tea and coffee lovers in your life (or for yourself)! From loose leaf tea to coffeemakers, there's something for everyone on this list.

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Teaware + Coffeeware

This three pack of coffees from around the world is a great way to compare coffee profiles from different regions. Included in this gift set are coffees from Indonesia, Latin America, and Africa.

Wishing everyone a cozy February with a hot drink in hand xo

Stephanie

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I absolutely love the cherry tree in our yard. It turns the most vibrant shade of orange in the Fall and has the prettiest blooms in the Spring. The tree is getting old and a little scraggly (and the roots are trying to invade our plumbing) so it may not be here for many more years and I'm trying to soak up the beauty of it while it's still around. Spring feels like it has fully arrived once the tree is absolutely covered in soft pink blooms. The air is still cool and the pollen has yet to invade making it a sweet little segue into the new season.
This Ginger Matcha Latte is perfect for the coming of Spring. The fresh matcha mirrors the green that is popping out all around, the spicy ginger is warming during the slightly chilly mornings, and together the two make for an energizing combo. Matcha and ginger are both full of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties making them a powerhouse duo for shaking off Winter and stepping into Spring on the right foot. Prepping the different recipe components takes a bit of pre-planning and time but makes enough for several servings.
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(makes two servings)

- Ginger simple syrup to taste
- Candied Ginger, coarsely ground

Our first trip of the Summer is coming up! My love and I will be spending some time in the Northwest visiting friends and family, attending a wedding, and hopefully relaxing a bit along the way. I've started compiling a list of tea shops to stop off at throughout the week, if time allows, since Portland has no shortage of well-known and unique tea and coffee shops. Any shop recommendations from folks familiar with the city?
With trip planning and a handful of life transitions going on, things have been quite busy around here for the past while. I've recently been sipping on Pique Tea, a crystallized tea that dissolves in hot (or cold) water. Each packet contains pure, organic, unsweetened tea crystals with a high level of antioxidants. It leaves no residue on the bottom of the cup and tastes like a high-quality cup of brewed tea since only the best full leaf tea is used to prepare the crystals. Basically, it's a simplified way to get an excellent cup of tea quickly at home or easily while on the go without sacrificing quality or taste. Guess what I'll be taking on the plane with me during our trip?

Want to try Pique Tea out? They've generously offered a 15% discount for any new orders placed through the end of the month. Just use the code TEACRYSTALS15 for 15% off your order at checkout. I recommend trying the variety pack but my favorites so far are the Sencha and Earl Grey. Check out all of the different options on the Pique website!

Happy sipping,
Steph

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