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Gorgeous Cast Iron Te Cups and Saucers

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I love things that are unexpected, whimsical, and off-beat – yet stylish, beautiful, and unmistakable. These beautiful Cast Iron Tea Cups (Amazon affiliate link) check ALL of these boxes and then some!

These Japanese style cast iron tea cup & saucer set heat evenly and retain heat well, and hold up to 2-3 ounce.

Made from sturdy iron, the black interior enamel coating of each cup prevents rusting, and also keeps the taste of the tea pure and allow for easy cleaning.

There are two styles available: The Modern Wave (pictured) and Retro Dot (equally beautiful).

The Modern Wave comes in Midnight Black, Navy Blue (shown above), Pink, and Turquoise Blue. The Retro Dot comes in Blue, Pink, Light Green, and Beige. They are all exquisitely beautiful.

Ridiculously Beautiful Rockurwok White Pearl Teapot

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The Rockurwok White Pearl Teapot, pictured here, is nothing short of gorgeous. I love the snow white color and am crazy about the brown accents.

  • High quality. 304 stainless steel, durable and not easy to get rust, heats fast, corrosion resistant. Coated with high-temperature paint, do not fade and easy to clean. This kettle whistles when water boils, to prevent from boiling over.
  • Thickened bottom. The bottom of this tea kettle consists of 3 layers, totally 0.2” thick. It is able to withstand higher temperatures, heats fast and evenly, more durable than other kettles
  • Slip & heat resistant handle. Both lid handle and C-type holding handle are anti-skid, heat-resistance and comfortable design. And the grip-open design makes it more convenient to open the spout, avoiding heating damage from steam. You can handle it with one hand, the spout can stay open until you close it by your thumb pressing it. Non-slip and safe to pour water.
  • Apply to various stovetops. Applicable for induction cooker, electric furnace, gas and natural gas stovetops. 

See Rockurwok White Pearl Teapot for a closer look. What a beauty!

Everything Zen Teapot: Beautiful Gift Idea for Tea Lovers

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Everything Zen Teapot

Everything Zen Teapot with Bamboo Trivet

I’ve been looking high, low, in, out, and right, left for the most beautiful and unique Christmas gift ideas for tea lovers and tea drinkers and the beauty above actually came to me! I was sent an Everything Zen Teapot (with its beautiful bamboo trivet) in exchange for telling my tea blog readers about it.

I love mine so much I couldn’t wait to let you know abut it –  I’m certain this will make an ideal gift for any tea lover in your life… including yourself!

I love that this is a quick, convenient way to infuse whole leaf tea – but there’s more to love than that. A lot of infusers are clunky and… if we’re being honest.. anything but pretty and relaxing, whereas “pretty and relaxing” are right in the Everything Zen Teapot‘s wheelhouse!

Everything Zen Loose Tea Pitcher

Needless to say, it’s wonderful looks (and relaxing, zen-like vibe) would be for naught if it didn’t make a perfect little pot of tea. I’m thrilled to say that it does its job beautifully. I have made every kind of loose leaf tea in the world with this little beauty and it’s fabulous each and every time.

The one I used when photographing my Everything Zen Teapot was a Strawberry Loose Leaf tea from Adagio… a personal obsession!

Everything Zen Teapot Features

  • Elegant design. Makes two mug size servings perfect for one or two people. Our teapot is handmade and brings a little bit of Zen to your home. We can all use more of that these days.
  • The generously sized tea infuser is food-grade stainless steel with a custom fit bamboo coaster.
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • The Perfect Tea Pot is also the perfect gift! It’s not always easy to find unique gifts, and here you have one!
  • Glass teapots are the ultimate way to brew tea, and it’s so relaxing to see the tea while it is steeping, all those flavors, essences, and colors blending into the water.

About Everything Zen

Everything Zen was founded by two Southern California friends with the vision of creating high-end, visually stunning products that make your life a little easier. The city of Los Angeles often feels like a whirlwind and it is easy to get swept away. We chose our flagship product to be a teapot to celebrate the ancient use of tea for its many health benefits, as well as for the quality of encouraging us to take pause in our busy lives. At Everything Zen we aren’t trying to stop the winds, but rather to offer some of the essentials that we have found helpful to find sanctuary within the eye of the storm. So that in those times when we all find ourselves in the chaos, we can stop, take a breath, clear our minds, have some tea and make everything just a bit more Zen.

The Everything Zen Loose Teapot with Bamboo Trivet (I’m crazy about the design on this lovely trivet) is everything you’d want in a loose leaf teapot and then some. I’m crazy about mine and guarantee you anyone on your list will be just as crazy about their’s.

Crazy Tea Chick Idea: Giving a bag of loose leaf tea (Adagio’s Strawberry or Blood Orange Loose Leaf Tea are just two of the many choices) along with this teapot makes your gift extra special. This way, they can enjoy their new favorite teapot right away… and maybe even share a mug with you!

Read more about the beautiful Everything Zen Teapot on Amazon.

Everything Zen Loose Teapot

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Adagio Teas…. LOVE THIS!

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24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Adagio Teas

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Adagio Teas

I am obsessed with Christmas. I have been obsessed with Christmas for all of my life and am, honestly, more in love with it now than when I (an only child) had a mountain of dolls and toys in front of me. There’s something to be said for growing older and realizing just how magical the Season truly is.

Needless to say, this time every year, our home is completely decked out in Christmas decor, ornaments, advent calendars, snowmen, etc. – every single room, including the laundry room gets into the Spirit.

You’re looking at the newest Christmas item to give our home extra cheer. The best part about it is that it also gave us extra tea. Win, win!

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Adagio Teas

The History of the Advent Calendar

From Adagio Teas: The history of the Advent Calendar dates to the mid-19th century when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas. In the U.S. however, Dwight D. Eisenhower is often credited for popularizing the Advent calendar tradition. During his presidency, Ike was photographed opening an Advent calendar with his grandchildren and the photo ran in several national newspapers.

Adagio Teas

The 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar from Adagio Teas is an especially fun way to count down to the big Day. Each day, you pop open one of the hidden “drawers” to reveal a new individually wrapped bag of tea. They’re from Adagio Teas’ VERY popular varieTEAS, so you know each one will be absolutely perfect.

The Advent Calendar is just the thing you or any tea lover in your life needs this Christmas season. If you give it as a gift, just be sure to give it early so it can be fully enjoyed!

If you have cats like I do, you get an EXTRA bonus…. you know how much cats love empty boxes. This little girl has been in this box for 3 hours napping.

I recommend this Advent Calendar 110 percent. The box is gorgeous, the teas are outstanding, it’s a lot of fun to see what each day brings for brewing, and the box… there’s always the box…

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar Box

Click here for many more pictures of the Advent Calendar. If you choose to see ALL of the teas included, there is a link you can click on to see the list.


Unique and GORGEOUS Tea Set (Absolutely Stunning)

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I always say something along the lines of, “Click through for more information…” or “Click the link for a closer look…” but this time it is absolutely essential that you click through and see this gorgeous tea set up close and personal.

When I tell you about lovelies I find on Amazon, the only thing available for me to use as a picture is a tiny little (basically) thumbnail (like the one to the right).

Usually this suffices, but every now and then, the details you’re missing by not seeing it LARGE pains my tea-loving heart. In this instance, you simply have to see the larger version of these glasses. While the teapot is, itself, a real knockout, the glasses are where it’s at.

They’re simply spectacular.

This set would make a gorgeous gift idea for anyone in your life BUT, make no mistake about it, it’d also be outstanding to pull out at your own family get-togethers this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

You’ll knock their socks off.

See (No, REALLY!) this gorgeous tea set up close and personal.

Adorable Bumblebee Teapot (Fun Gift Idea for Tea Lovers)

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The adorable Bumblebee Teapot (available on Amazon) would make a super cute gift for anyone with a fun, whimsical personality and love of tea.

I love that it comes gift-boxed – that’s always such a nice touch.

  • Hand painted ceramic with a raised design
  • Measures:9 3/4″H x 9 1/2″W x 1 3/4″
  • Holds 48 ounces
  • FDA approved/Hand washing recommended
  • Gift boxed

See Bumblebee Teapot for more information. I can’t get over how cute this guy is!


Adorable Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper (Blue or Yellow)

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Love this! I’ve probably mentioned on the tea blog a few times how honey-obsessed I am. Seriously, my love for honey is legendary. Not only do I use it in hot tea, I also turn to it for toast, fried chicken (drizzled on hot fried chicken is like something you would not believe!), oatmeal, grits, protein balls, etc. etc. etc.

The Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper (pictured in Eggshell Blue – also available in a vivid yellow) is an especially beautiful honey-holder. Some people collect honey pots (which would be a fun collection, wouldn’t it??), and this would be a gorgeous addition.

  • Keep honey on hand with this beautifully designed honey pot, measuring 3.25 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall
  • Bamboo honey dipper is included. Use the dipper to drizzle honey on toast, pastries or in tea
  • Made from durable glazed stoneware
  • Lid features integrated handle and notch (to keep honey dipper in place when not in use)
  • To care for your honey pot, hand wash or dishwasher safe (top rack)

See Honey Pot with Wood Honey Dipper for more information and to check out the vibrant yellow one. I have to really consider starting a honey pot collection, myself. Goodness knows they’d feel right at home here in Honey Heaven!


Tea Cozies: Cute, Thoughtful, and (Very) Unique Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers

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I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite tea cozies from Amazon for this “Christmas Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers” post. I only recently used my first tea cozy and fell instantly in love. There’s something extra, extra comforting and… you guessed it, cozy about using a tea cozy.

Talk about well-named.

The Red and Grey Tea Cozy to the right is one of my favorites. Given that I love cats even more than I love tea, it isn’t surprising.

This thick, durable knitted cozy fits large cups and mugs – making it as perfect for coffee and hot chocolate as it is tea.

The cozy is made of 2 layers of knitted fabric and thick enough to protect your fingers while keeping your tea hot longer. Cozy has 2 strings above the handle to keep it in place.

  • Made from 50% wool/ 50% acrylic yarn.
  • Colors – red/burgundy mix, grey heather. C
  • cozy dimensions (unstretched): about 4”h x 10′ w (9 cm x 24.5 cm).

Hand wash, dry flat. Mug not included. See Red and Grey Tea Cozy for more information.

I also love the teal tea cozy, pictured below.

The Teal Cozy also keeps your hands from getting burned while keeping your hot beverage hot.

I love the button more than I can tell you. Talk about stylish! It fits cups and mugs that have a circumference of 10.5 inches and a height of 4 inches.

See teal tea cozy for more information about this particular tea cozy.

Amazon has more handmade tea cozies (click the link for the entire beautiful collection) than you can imagine – in tons of styles, colors, and designs. You can find the perfect one you have in mind.

There are also a lot of tea cozies for coffeehouse-style drinks (pictured below).


The beautiful hand-crocheted cup sleeve cozy on the right is a perfectly thoughtful gift idea for any coffee or tea lover.

It adds style to your cup, while also protecting your hands from heat or condensation.

People who frequent coffee shops (I’m raising my hand, here) can keep a few in their car, or even their handbag, for times when you simply must stop by the coffee shop before you go to your next destination!

This cozy is also easy to clean – simply hand wash and let it air dry.

Handmade to fit 12 to 20 oz to go coffee cups. The cozy is pictured here on a Starbucks 16-ounce plastic reusable cup (not included with purchase, of course!). It measures approximately 3.5 to 4 inches in height.


Twinings Darjeeling Tea: Sweet Addiction!

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There are certain varieties (and brands) of tea that I always, always, always have on hand. Always. The tea you see pictured here, Twinings Darjeeling Tea is one of the ones I’m most loyal to.

There are other brands of Darjeeling but I haven’t found one I love as much. There’s just something about Darjeeling done right and Twinings does Darjeeling SO VERY RIGHT!

Did you know that Twinings was founded in London, England in 1706? Talk about longevity and on the job experience. Little wonder they’re one of the best tea brands in the business. You pick up a bit of knowledge over hundreds of years, I’d imagine.

Darjeeling tea is one of those teas that tastes exceptional iced or hot. For people like me, who drink tea all day and all night, this is a must. If I had to choose my favorite way to enjoy a cup of Darjeeling, however, it’d be hot.

Here’s the kicker, I’m a honey fanatic and add honey to most of the cups of hot tea I drink. However, even I wouldn’t dream of adding anything to a cup of Darjeeling tea. It’d seem… well, wrong. This tea has a hint of sweetness without adding anything at all. That, as well as its beautiful fragrance, make this one of my favorite teas.

This Heavenly intense black tea is from the foothills of the Himalayas, and it doesn’t let you forget its exotic background for one second.

Some teas are perfectly content to have a subtle, almost shy, personality. They’re subtle, so they don’t make a lot of noise. They’re just happy to be in your presence. Subtle teas are like, it’s up to you – if you want to add a little fruit, fine. If you want to stir in a little honey, great. If you want to eat cookies or pie as you sip, wonderful. Have at it.

It’s all about you, and subtle teas insist on being your second in command.

Then there’s Darjeeling Tea. Darjeeling Tea is the star of the show, with a delightful diva-like presence that I LOVE.

If you’ve never tried Darjeeling Tea, you have to grab some Twinings Darjeeling Tea and prepare to fall in love.

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Darjeeling Tea

You’ll find yourself following the same ritual I do:

  • I open the box of Twinings Darjeeling Tea
  • I put my nose to the box and inhale the wonderful aroma
  • I joyfully brew up an amazing mug to enjoy, usually two cups because one is never enough
  • I wonder how I ever got along without Darjeeling

It’s a wonderful ritual and one I highly recommend.


Oh, Honey! Glass, No Drip Honey Dispenser (Where Has This Been All My Life!?!)

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Ever come across something you had no idea even existed but it’s love at first sight? The kind where you have a, “Where have you been my whole life?!?!” moment? That’s what happened a few minutes (literally MINUTES) ago when I saw this no-drip  Glass Honey Dispenser on Amazon.  I wasn’t even looking for it (heck, how could I – I didn’t know it existed!), but it appeared as a “recommended for you” product and I am ecstatic that it did.

I use honey A LOT. A LOT A LOT. As a heavy tea drinker, I put it in just about every mug of hot tea I make (except for Darjeeling and fruit-infused teas). I also use it on toast and in every single bowl of oatmeal I make (which is in the thousands a year).

Friends, I love oatmeal.

I estimate that I wipe down plastic bottles of honey 10 times a day. Even when they’ve been given a bath, they still seem kind of sticky, don’t they?

The Glass Honey Dispenser  is just what I needed – without even knowing I needed it!

Click through the link for a closer look at this beauty. I love its looks!