What could be better than breakfast ALL DAY?! This list of breakfast board ideas & flavor hacks will take your breakfast board for ordinary to flavor-filled. Up your entertaining game with infused honeys, bacon rubs, and more! What Is a Breakfast Board? Breakfast boards have been made popular by the charcuterie board trend. Charcuterie boards […]
Did you know many of our brick-and-mortar locations offer hot & iced tea to go? Take a Tea Break Stop in and explore over 50 quality, loose leaf teas from around the world – smell the teas, learn ingredients of tea blends, origins, and more for a fully immersive experience! Select a tea […]
Let’s bee honest, there’s nothing quite like honey. The world of this nutritious, golden sweetener is as wide as it is delicious. But not all honey types are created equal. Read on to learn more about the diverse types and what makes each one unique. Varietal Honey Varietal honey is made from the […]
Now trending — coffee leaf tea appeals to both coffee bean and tea lovers alike! It’s completely different in its make-up and produces some amazing teas with unique benefits and flavor. Only becoming readily available recently, here’s a little more information on what exactly coffee leaf tea really is, its caffeine content/wellness benefits, and how […]
Whether it’s a soothing cup of Earl Grey Crème Tea, or a luxurious and comforting London Fog Tea, there’s no mistaking the unique flavor of bergamot. Anyone who is familiar with the iconic black tea blend knows the highly aromatic citrus notes bergamot brings is truly why any Earl Grey-style tea carries that name. What is […]
Let’s face it– matcha has a ton of health benefits. Best known as a powerhouse beverage– it is stocked with vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants. Drinking it improves mental clarity, removes toxins, boosts metabolism, and delivers focused energy. But did you know this green super powder can also support your skin in fighting aging, acne, […]
This goes to all our fellow tea-a-holics! Have you ever not been able to enjoy your iced tea because your hand was so cold from holding the cup? Have you ever burnt your hand on a hot tea cup? Do you want to limit the amount of waste you produce? Here’s the top […]
Himalayan salt is a rosy-colored mineral mined from the ancient sea beds of the Himalayan mountains. Sealed by volcanic lava, the salt remained protected from other elements for 200 million years, preserving its natural flavor. The unique properties of this salt can also help extract flavor and fragrance from the plant cells in fresh […]
Since it began franchising in 2008, The Spice & Tea Exchange has naturally allured guests into becoming franchisees with its 18th Century trading post décor, charming atmosphere and robust aromas. Over the last eight years, the franchise has grown into a leader in the specialty-retail market, offering an array of seasonings, spices, loose leaf […]
They say that certain tastes for different types of food can often be attributed to someone’s personality. But, what about your astrological sign? Are you an Emperor’s Chai Taurus or a Sinfully Cherry Libra? Find out and have some tea fun with tea astrology! Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Tea: Bonita Peach Rooibos […]
Looking for a fun activity to keep busy this summer? Try tie-dyeing with our spices and teas for natural tie dye! Using the natural colors in teas and spices is a great alternative to other chemical dyes. Dyeing shirts, sheets, or other cotton products naturally, is a fun and effective way to create beautiful […]
This sweet and woody tea has been working its way into specialty beverages and personal care products for its flavor and wellness properties — it’s high in antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free. But what is rooibos? Rooibos is a shrub with needle-like leaves exclusively grown in the mountainous Cederberg region in the Western Cape of South Africa. Rooibos […]
Experience the stunning, natural color of blue butterfly pea flower. The exotic, bright blue pigment that comes from this amazing botanical may just be the color of summer. But what exactly is the butterfly pea flower and where does it’s gorgeous color come from? Learn more below and learn how to make a butterfly pea drink […]
One of the best parts of summer is the bright and energetic colors and flavors. In the culinary world, we can’t wait to re-incorporate the flavors of refreshing watermelon, sweet peaches, and juicy berries into our food and drink. However, if we cast aside soothing winter fruits and herbs for ones that are more refreshing, […]
Turmeric, which also goes by the Latin Curcuma longa, is a powerful spice in both flavor and color. While today it is often used for its ability to impart a golden hue to foods, including mustard, cheese, and sauces, it offers so much more than its natural good looks. This ancient Indian medicinal spice […]