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Tea Is The New Dozen Roses

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During the cold days of winter, many of us find comfort in the little break that Valentine’s Day gives. It’s never too early to search for great Valentine’s Day gift ideas. This year we’ve taken great steps to make it easier for you to shop for your spouse, lover, and other important people in your life.

In addition to our great collection of Valentine’s Gift Sets in our shop, we have delicious desserts prepared our restaurant. Peek the photos below and be sure to stop by for a cup of tea and a few bites of sweetness!

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January 30th, 2012 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

News, Tea

Holiday Tea Gifts

There’s nothing quite the holiday season–the hustle and bustle, the excitement of wrapping up the year, and of course, exchanging gifts with loved ones. If you’re stumped with what you should get for your friends and family, we may have a solution for you. Tea, with its comforting warmth and healing powers, makes a much appreciated gift. This season we have arranged the perfect gift sets for you to give to others or for you to treat yourself!

Do you have chef in the family? Or a friend who loves to cook? Our Sanctuary T Cooking Tea Set, which includes a variety of unique seasonings, makes a wonderful gift for anyone who enjoys to cook or experiment with recipes. Hailed by the New York Times, these seasonings are a versatile ingredient and a delicious addition to many dishes.

We all have that family member or friend who is too stressed for their own good. Green tea, which is packed with antioxidants and soothing compounds, can provide an extraordinary peace of mind. For a gift, we would recommend our Pure Power Green Tea Set which includes four different blends of green tea. Give the gift of green tea–give peace!

Don’t wait till last minute to pick up presents–there is no gift that can outdo tea.

December 1st, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

Cooking Tips, Events, News, Tea Accessories

Hello Citrus White T-Dust!

Now that our products are being sold in Dean & Deluca, we’re welcoming back Citrus White into our wonderful selection of T-Dusts.

This tea-infused seasoning is made out of organic white tea, kaffir lime leaves, peppercorns, and sea salt which gives this fourth T-dust a wonderful and refreshing citrus tang.

Here are a couple of suggestions on how to use this delicious T-Dust:

Sprinkle tea seasoning on fries, salad, or soup to add a tangy kick. Or add it to your white fish before sauteing it in olive oil. Try combining sour cream or yogurt with Citrus White to make a delicious dip.

So what are you waiting for, don’t you think it’s time to try it now?

August 15th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 3 Comments »

Events, News, Recipes

Iced Tea Contest!

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In celebration of the iced tea festival, we’ve been working extra hard to please our avid followers by revamping our facebook page!

To extend such commencement, we are hosting a contest for all you tea lovers out there. We want you to submit your very own iced tea recipes. The winner will get to spend $50 in our tea shop!

So go ahead, tell us the way you would make your iced tea on this especially hot summer. We can’t wait to see your entries!

July 21st, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

News

Introducing Mentor Tea

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas - Mentor Tea

This Father’s Day, we are excited to announce our new collection of artisanal loose leaf blends made of the finest all-natural ingredients: Mentor Tea.

Why mentor? A mentor nurtures, opens eyes, and provides guidance. A mentor calms and assures. The right mentor can truly make a difference.

Inspired by the mentors in our lives, the staff here at Sanctuary T Shop has created a collection of loose leaf teas specially crafted with bold flavors and plenty of character.

Currently, we offer two types of 4 oz blends in the Mentor Tea Collection: The Next Morning Blend and The After Hours Blend. And to celebrate the Mentor in every Dad, we’ve put together a special Father’s Day Gift Set that includes a 4 oz tin of The Next Morning Blend, a 4 oz tin of The After Hours Blend, and an infuser–all for only $28.

June 8th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 1 Comment »

Events, Facts, News

Happy National Iced Tea Month!

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas Celebrates National Iced Tea Month

We are so excited to say goodbye to May and hello to June especially since June is National Iced Tea month! Yes, an entire month dedicated to tea served over ice :)

To kick off the first day of Iced Tea month we’re having a blog exclusive special on our favorite teas to drink cold: Watermelon, Geisha Beauty, Pineapple Rooibos, and Tangerine Dream. Enter promo code LUVICEDTEA to get 20% off these loose leaf blends.

And check out our previous blog post on how to make the perfect cup of iced tea.

June 1st, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

Brewing Tips, News

Watermelon Tea: Oh So Popular & Back in Stock!

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas - Watermelon Tea infused Beer

Fruity, refreshing, and 100% natural it’s no wonder why our Watermelon loose leaf blend has been out of stock for the past few weeks! And it’s just in time for the new summer season

Made with freeze dried fruit bits and hibiscus, this blend is perfect over iced. And since the entire base of the tea is ediable, you can leave those fruit bits in like sangria!

Check out these ideas of how to dress up your Watermlon tea for any occasion:

  • Watermelon beer! Yup, check out our post on pairing Watermelon tea with your favorite beer. Try enjoying with your next taco night!
  • Add orange slices and grape halves to add an extra fruity flavor.
  • Add slices of ginger in the tea to give it a spicy kick.
  • Splash in a dash of wine, chopped fruit, and make a Watermelon tea sangria

May 17th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

News, Pairings

Tea Pairing with Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas and Voseges Chocolat

So  you’ve heard of pairing chocolate with wine, but what about complementing that rich truffle with a cup of loose leaf? We were so excited about this idea that we paired up with Vosges Haut Chocolat last night for a special Chocolate & Tea pairing event at our tea shop in Soho!

Vosges Chocolat specializes in creating luxury chocolates rooted in a sensory journey of bringing an “awareness to indigenous cultures through the exploration of spices, herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, nuts, chocolate and the obscure.”   Many of their treats bring together seemingly odd combinations (such as bacon and chocolate, or curry and chocolate) as a way to  just “come one step closer to bringing peace to the world through chocolate.”

Everyone here at Sanctuary T agrees that this sensory experience of chocolate also translates to tea–that feeling of retreat you get from sipping your favorite cup. So at the event we paired up 10 specialty Voseges chocolate bars with 10 of our favorite BYOT loose leaf tea flavors.

If you missed out on this event, and are curious to try your own pairings consider these tips to guild you along your way:

Pairing Tips:

How to Enjoy: Consciously choose to see, smell, and then to slowly taste.

  • Try a pairing where sip on the tea first then try the chocolate (and then switch it!)
  • Just remember that there are no rules so explore your curiosity!

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May 11th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

News

Get Dressed for Tea Time! Sunday Brunch Special

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas - Sunday Brunch Dresses Promotion

We all know that Sunday brunch feeling–the romantic sentiment you get late Sunday mornings when people slow down and simply enjoy the small things in life.

For tea lovers, a nice brew of loose leaf is often a part of this Sunday afternoon ritual. So this week we’re teaming up with Sunday Brunch, an online dress boutique filled with art inspired dresses, to offer an exclusive special: 20% off on any Sunday Brunch dress. Just use promo code SundayT when checking out.

We figure that it only makes sense that Sanctuary T and Sunday Brunch get together to share our appreciation for those finer things in life–like old treasured books, afternoon tea, and eggs over easy.

And with Mother’s Day coming up, this is the perfect way to share that Sunday afternoon feeling with loved ones or dress up your own afternoon tea. Click here to explore Sunday Brunch dress boutique.

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas Sunday Brunch Dress Promotion

April 27th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 1 Comment »

Facts, News

New African Oolong!

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas Oolong Salima

Do you love the smell of summer nectarines and the taste of sweet toasty bread? Say hello to Oolong Salima, the newest addition to our pure loose leaf tea collection.

The new Oolong Salima is our first African Oolong from the mountains of Malawi, a small country in the East African Rift Valley. The valleys, mountains, and lakes of Malawi are known for worldwide for it’s tea treasures, and for specializing in some of the oldest family-run tea fields. Because of the unique climate in the area (high altitudes and weather), the fields produce some of the most radiant cups of half-fermented Oolong (like our Oolong Salima).

So even if you’re not a huge fan of Oolong, we think you should give this new Malawi Oolong Salima a shot. With a little less earth tones and a much sweeter honey like flavor, even the non-Oolong drinkers will appreciate this brew! And like all Oolong teas, this new tea is packed with health benefits (check out our blog post to learn more).

We’re so excited for you to try it that we’re having an exclusive special just on this tea: Get $5 off any single order of Oolong Salima until April 15 just use promo code MALAWITEA

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas Oolong Salima Tea

April 12th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

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