Tea Sommelier Tips for a Better Cup of Tea
Learn how to make a better cup with the help of a Tea Sommelier, including tips on avoiding common pitfalls. USE LOOSE TEA Always choose loose tea if you add…
The Non-Judgmental Guide for Getting Seriously Into Tea
My friend Laura loves wine more than tea so it was a challenge to convince her to drive an hour away from home to visit a small tea shop in…
Terrific Iced tea
Iced tea is a standard beverage, but it doesn’t have to be boring. American Tea Room’s David Barenholtz shared six tips to make iced tea that is flavorful, bright, and…
Tips for drinking tea
Teas are enjoyed all over the globe, with China having a long and rich history of tea drinking. These are some ways to enjoy tea and avoid unpleasant side effects.…
HOW TO KEEP TEA FRESH FOR A LONGER TIME AND PROPERLY STORE IT
Did you know that tea storage can significantly impact its aroma and taste? It doesn’t matter if you have a small or large collection. How you store your tea is…
WHERE TO GO AFTERNOON TEA CANADA, ONTARIO
When I travel, I enjoy researching the tea shops and afternoon tea places in each town. I love to treat myself to traditional tea, and my province offers many options.…
BROWN SUGAR SYRUP (FOR TEA & OTHER DRINKS).
Imagine if I told you that you could make a syrup to enhance your tea with just 2 ingredients. Brown Sugar Syrup is used in many Starbucks drinks and bubble…
ICED BROWN SUGAR BLACK TEA LATTE
After making a new batch of black tea, I added a little brown syrup to the cup. The syrup was perfect for my morning tea, which is usually quite strong and sometimes…
LAYERED Hibiscus LEMONADE
Although I wouldn’t say I like hot hibiscus tea, I do enjoy it iced. I only enjoy this herbal tea in the spring and summer. Layering hibiscus tea with Lemonade…
BIRTHDAY CAKETEA LATTE (HOT / ICED).
June 3rd is my blogiversary. I created a fun tea latte you can make at home to celebrate. Cheers to The Cup of Life tea blog! Last year, I shared…









































































































