Well, Christmas is right around the corner and once again I am feeling behind and unprepared.
There's wood to chop, presents to make and menus to plan—plus finding some holly and jolly. But it will come and I am looking forward to a cozy winter break with family and friends.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, for peace, rest, good food and comforting tea.
NEW TEAS FOR THE COLD MONTHS AHEAD
Inspired by my oldest son, and resident popcorn junkie, we humbly introduce our first popcorn seasoning.
Centered in Japan, we pushed this ceremonial matcha into the world of kettle corn, while adding some healthy stuff and a dash of sophistication.
Sweet, salty and savory—for a perfect matcha movie night.
sprinkled, not whisked
Nearly every tea culture has its own style of a sweet, spicy and creamy tea. This "chai" tea looks towards Haiti, and its African and French roots—and it'll warm you good on the coldest of days.
Strong and assertive ginger and a healthy burn from red pepper balance the sweetness while warming the body like a swig of brandy. Gentle notes of cinnamon and mace give a nod to France and soft, lingering citrus ties the two worlds together.
FOR UNDER THE TREE
Ice tea is a year round classic.
But in the winter we seek something deeper, fuller and more aromatic. Spice, makes winters nice.
We swapped out the "brisk" in an iced tea with ginger bite. We hung our hat on Autumnal vibes and balanced it with roast and a natural sweetness—for a cool drink that feels right on cool days, all winter long.
ICED TEA MADE FOR WINTER
We introduced Golden Rule this past Spring and it quickly became a fan favorite, including our own house.
Made from three spring harvested, golden black teas from China, it strove to find balance between the "breakfast" world and the more gentle and aromatic "red teas" out of China.
Condensed and aromatic, soft and layered, with notes of dried fruit, leather and honey, and a nod to the west—as well as an old belief, one of the better ones.
"I used to be with 'it', but then they changed what 'it' was. Now what I'm with isn't 'it' anymore and what's 'it' seems weird and scary. It'll happen to you!"
—Abe Simpson
