Today’s tea transported me farther than any cup has so far.

I opened the packet and instantly felt the whisper of another world — Marrakech Mint Green Tea, fragrant with a Moroccan blend of bright mint and earthy green tea. One inhale and I wasn’t in my kitchen anymore. I was in a sun-warmed courtyard in Marrakech, tile mosaics glittering, the air fragrant with mint, citrus, spices, and that timeless hum of a city that has lived a thousand lives. All this and I hadn't even made the tea yet, I was still just sniffing the bag!

This tea has allure — the kind that makes you pause and inhale again just to be sure you didn’t imagine it. It wound its away around me, whispering to me that I should redecorate my home in blues, purples, golds and green jewel tones, with luxurious carpets, while wearing silks... I found myself looking at my dishes, wondering if I could break them into small pieces to make into some type of mosaic art.  Dear Reader, I had entered into the experience fully and ...

Today’s tea journey took a swift turn and led me straight into uncharted waters—quite literally.

My tea of the day was simply labeled “Rooibos.” There was no description. No poetic promises of flavor or origin. No charming little backstory about ancient traditions or hand-picked leaves from a far-off hillside.

Just… rooibos.

And I realized, I had never actually tried rooibos before. I had never even heard of rooibos before and had no idea what type of plant it was. 

So Dear Reader, there I was in my kitchen, holding this mysterious tea bag like an unopened treasure map, thinking: “Well then. Today we leap.”

After brewing the tea, I timidly held the cup up to take a sniff, before stepping boldly into what I now call my tea-based adventuring phase of life — or, for short, TBA, which makes it sound very official.

On my new exploratory journey, as a tea-totaling sommelier in training, (TTST) in the school of (TBA), the first thing I noticed was that from the moment it began steep...

Today feels like the first "real" Monday of the year. Yes, most of us returned back to work last Monday, but were we really there? As in present, awake, on task, ready to take on the world? My answer for many of us is, I don't think so, lol. We might have been present in body, but not entirely yet in mind and spirit.

So today feels like the OG Monday of the year. I awoke with all of these thoughts and feelings this morning and knew whatever tea I chose would need to be a cup of pure, unhurried gentleness.

Tuning in to see what that selection should be, I intuitively chose Bigelow Cozy Chamomile, and from the moment the tea bag hit the water, I felt my entire system say, “Oh… yes. This. Exactly this.”

Many people would go the opposite route. Hitting Monday hard with the strongest coffee they could find and pounding it hard to get their blood racing and their physical selves going. Gentle reader, I've found that this approach doesn't work for me energetically or physically for my ...

There is something deeply satisfying about drinking English Breakfast tea on a Sunday morning — especially when you decide, without hesitation, that today you shall be a proper British lady.

My cup brewed with ceremony: steaming hot water, a lovely steep, a gentle swirl… and—because life is generous—a fresh blueberry muffin sitting cheerfully beside me as today’s scone substitute.

Is it traditional?
No. My muffin is not on proper china and the tea cup itself is not a traditional size.
Is it delicious?
Absolutely and an easy pease clean up.

And if anyone asks, it’s a “rustic country scone,” thank you very much.

This morning felt like stepping into a gentler timeline where I leisurely read the paper (or rather, scrolled on my phone with great dignity), and where I might have said things like, “Shall we take tea in the drawing room?” while fully aware I do not have a drawing room.

But that is the charm of English Breakfast — it invites a bit of fantasy, a bit of dignity, a bit of r...

Today’s tea experience was the first one where I thought, great tea but I'm meeting him at the wrong time.

I chose Twinings Peach & Orange, a blend filled with white hibiscus, rosehips, roasted chicory root, and baobab.

Peach, in particular, brings a very specific emotional energy. It's soft, playful, and comforting, but also carries a quiet promise of sweetness and hope. Peach doesn’t demand attention or push. Peach lifts your chin gently and like a sweet southern gentlemen, says: “Darling, life can be sweet again.”

Peach always knows what to say and his presence brings ease, softness, and a sense of uncomplicated fun.

Peach energy invites optimism, a sense that “things will work out ", along with the feeling of warm sunlight on your skin, It reminds me of my younger years and all the fun times I had. 

Peach is emotional nectar. And dear reader, doesn't he sound absolutely amazing?

The thing is, I think this tea is meant to be savored in the summer time and perhaps best serv...

At the beginning of this journey, Tea and I agreed to see each other on a daily basis. Now here at Day 9, it feels like a budding romance. 

Gentle readers, dare I say, I may be falling for Tea in a big way. Time will tell, but his powers of seduction have proven to have me under his spell thus far. 

This morning once I was roused from bed and took my first sip, it felt like falling straight into a winter storybook.

The tea of the day is Snow Day from Asheville Tea Company — a blend of cacao nibs, peppermint, marshmallow root, and marshmallow leaf. And from the very first sip, I understood exactly why they named it that.

This tea tastes like hot chocolate that went on vacation to visit a peppermint forest, where it camped out all night amongst the snowflakes and falling stars. It gives cozy vibes and a bit of comfort wrapped in a tin of whimsy — winter magic in a mug.

The moment the steam rose, the aroma felt like sweet memories mingling with new-found wisdom: a bit nostalgic a...

Today’s cup brought a different kind of enliglhtenment.

After the lively duo that was Lemon & Ginger yesterday, today’s blend whispered to me with a much gentler voice. This morning’s tea was Abend-Tee, an organic herbal spice blend in a cool pyramid shape from Creano.

“Abend” means evening in German, and while I drank it in the morning, the energy was unmistakably a sunset — the soft exhale after a long day, the glow after the heat, the quiet gathering of oneself.

This tea welcomed me into its space, like stepping into a lamplit room after being outdoors in winter and hearing a soft voice say, “You’re home now.”

It took me a moment to connect with this tea as it wasn't as strong as the others I had tried. Then I realized what was different, it wasn't the tea, it was the new mug that I was using. 

I decided yesterday to enhance my journey, by trying tea in different types of mugs and cups. Up until today, I had been using the same cup each day. I purchased some new cups to try...

This morning’s tea felt like opening a tiny magical doorway, since it came from my Harry Potter Advent Calendar, gifted to me at Christmas and hiding ninety-six enchanting little teas behind its doors.

Today, behind Door 22, was a bright and spirited blend: Lemon & Ginger with lemon, ginger, lemongrass, and fennel from New English Teas in Coventry:

A classic name, but the energy? This one is a duo with personality.

From the first breath of steam, I could feel the shift. This tea doesn’t gently introduce itself—it enters the room. Lemon opens the windows. Ginger flips on the lights. Lemongrass sweeps out whatever doesn’t belong and Fennel brings everyone together with a soft, sweet assurance that everything little thing will be alright.

I must tell you the thought that occurred to me as I sipped...

If Lemon and Ginger were two women who ran a business together, they would be the most dynamic pair in the entire botanical kingdom.

Lemon is the bright one—crisp, sunny, optimist...

Today’s tea felt like a little celebration with the element of surprise.

After the deep earthiness of Tippy Assam yesterday, this morning called for something brighter—something with a little sparkle, a little whimsy, a little “I’m on Day Six and I’m really doing this!” So I selected Mango & Bergamot Green Tea from Whittard, a blend that I will now describe as

... tastes like a sunbeam with very good manners.

From the first inhale, this tea opened the door to a different mood entirely—fruity, floral, bright, and quietly joyful. Mango and bergamot create a duet that shouldn’t work as well as it does, yet somehow they meet in the perfect place between playfulness and elegance.

Mango brings sweetness, warmth, and creative life-force—the energy of summer afternoons, golden light, joy, and ease. Metaphysically, mango resonates with the sacral chakra, supporting emotional flow, creativity, sensuality, and lighthearted pleasure. Physically, mango supports digestion, vitality, and anti...

Today’s tea arrived carrying a story.

Not just a flavor, but a lineage—one that traveled across oceans and time before landing gently in my cup. Today I chose Tippy Assam from Whittard, a black tea brought back from England by a dear friend. And somehow, that alone made the experience feel layered with meaning—tea as messenger, tea as bridge, tea as shared memory.

Tippy Assam comes from the Assam region of India, known for its rich soil, humid climate, and powerful monsoon rains. This is a land that produces teas with depth, body, and character—teas that do not rush to introduce themselves. Assam tea is bold yet nuanced, strong yet refined. The “tips” refer to the golden young leaf buds harvested at just the right moment, adding natural sweetness and complexity to the brew.

From the first sip, this tea feels anchoring. If I were to describe it like a fine wine, I might say malty, full-bodied, slightly honeyed, with a grounding richness that settles into the body rather than skat...