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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 »

Pairings, Tea

Tea Pairings

If you’re new to pairing teas, we’re here to help you out. Tea, just like wine, can serve as the perfect match for many foods. Ceylon OP and Spring Harvest are two of our best-selling teas that are wonderful complements to a variety of foods.

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Our crisp black tea, Ceylon OP, can make lovely pairings with a diverse range of foods. Ceylon OP couples well with many kinds of meat, such as baked ham, barbeque meat, buffalo wings, and lemon chicken. This tea is also a great match for seafood. For a light and delicious snack, try pairing Ceylon OP with Edam or provolone cheese. Ceylon OP is also a wonderful complement to heavy dessert foods, such as cake or pie!

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Our passionfruit-flavored green tea, Spring Harvest, is another pair-friendly tea. This floral and fruity tea makes an excellent pair with chicken, pasta, and curry dishes. Spring Harvest also couples well with dessert food. Try pairing this tea with some pumpkin pie or sweet cookies this fall season.

So let the matchmaking begin! Find your perfect pair!

September 29th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

Tea

Spice up your life!

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This season take a sip of our rich and robust Spice of Life tea and fall in love. Packed with an eclectic mix of peppermint, cardamom, lemograss, rose petals, peppers, and cloves, Spice of Life explodes with a unique and savory flavor. The full-bodied taste of this herbal tea is perfect for fall.

Not only is this organic tea delicious, but it’s also packed with many health benefits. Cardamom, one of the ingredients in this herbal tea, is used in many eastern countries to treat lung congestion and digestive disorders. Spice of Life also contains cloves, which soothe upset stomach and improve peristalsis.
A cup of Spice of Life leaves you feeling refreshed and lively. Try coupling this tea with some warm pumpkin bread…or some delectable white tea brownies! Save 20% with promo code spicelove. Bon apetit!

September 15th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

Facts, Pairings, Tea

Organic Teas for Autumn

Autumn is approaching! Beat the cold by warming up with organic tea. Not only are organic teas tasty, but they also have a multitude of health benefits. Yerba Mate and Bourbon Vanilla are two of our favorite organic teas–here’s why:

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Our Yerba Mate tea is a traditional South American tea that is packed with health benefits–it contains 24 different minerals and vitamins, 15 amino acids, and a profusion of antioxidants. In addition, studies suggest that Yerba Mate tea aids in lowering cholesterol. Yerba Mate has a pure herbal and vegetal taste. Try pairing this earthy tea with some crisp apples or pears.

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Bourbon Vanilla is a sweet and full-bodied flavored black tea that is also rife with health benefits. Medical studies have shown that black tea might inhibit cancer growth, helps save arteries, and fights viruses. Black tea is also rich with antioxidants and Vitamin B1. We added pieces of bourbon vanilla from Madagascar to give this black tea a savory boost. This tea is a wonderful pair with dessert.

So get your scarves out and treat your body to some delicious organic tea this fall. Check out our post Drink Tea for a Healthy Heart to learn about other tea benefits. Happy Autumn!

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

Miscellaneous, Pairings, Tea

Our Two Favorite Labor Day Iced Teas!

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Wind down on Labor Day and share a glass of iced tea with friends before the start of Autumn. Our two favorite iced tea choices for this Labor Day are Tangerine Dream and Pineapple Rooibos. Here’s why:

1. Tangerine Dream: This loose leaf green tea blend packed with safflowers and a citrus flavor is the perfect companion to BBQ and picnic foods. The citrus flavor gives it a clean and refreshing flavor that will not only cool you down, but calm you down. Try adding juicy orange slices for an extra burst of tang!

2. Pineapple Rooibos: Your body deserves a healthy treat after a long, sweltering summer, and this blend is the perfect way to detox. Filled with premium loose leaf Rooibos–packed with antioxidants and minerals–and pineapple pieces, this is the perfect way to embrace your day of complete relaxation. Try adding honey or a rock candy sugar stick for extra sweetness!

So kick off your shoes and relax this upcoming Labor Day. And check out our post on how to cold brew teas, so you can skip the hot water and go straight for the ice!

August 31st, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 1 Comment »

Miscellaneous, Tea

Tea Retreat

Photo by: Joi Ong

During the heatwave that struck the city last week, we decided to retreat from the bustling world into our air-conditioned homes. In doing so, we picked up a novel by Charlotte Bronte called Jane Eyre.

Her story takes place during England’s Victorian Era, a time when afternoon tea became extremely popular. We started thinking of what some of the characters may have had when given our selection of teas.

We were able to think of two:

We’ve imagined that Jane, passionate and obedient heroine of the story, would have Honeybush Bounce. It has her subtlety and sweetness mixed in one. It also has that earthiness that would seem to fit Mr. Rochester descriptions of her that are all very idealistic.

On the other hand, Mr. Edward Rochester could possibly pick Soho Chai- something a bit strong with an interesting twist of vanilla. It’s spices and fullness makes it irresistible to leave or to forget after one cup.

Oh and by the way, we decided to brew the tea hot despite the weather all thanks to our trusty air-conditioner!

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

Miscellaneous, Pairings, Tea

A Mad Hatter Summer Tea Party

Photographed by Joi Ong, Styled by Sierra Baskind

Photographed by Joi Ong, Styled by Sierra Baskind

What better way to spend a summer day than to read a book and to sip some cold brewed tea? Today, our book of choice is Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and you can only guess what scene attracted our attention. The Mad Hatter’s tea party made us speculate as to what was served during such an occasion.

Here are a couple of tea selections and tea-inspired snacks that we thought they had on their table:

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And of course, warm weather like this calls for cold brewed teas, which I’m sure they would have if their tea party happened during this kind of hot weather.

What do you suppose they were having?

July 11th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 3 Comments »

Brewing Tips, Tea

Our Favorite Spring Time Tea (Secret Blog Special)

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We’re excited to shed our heavy coats and sweaters, and to sport our sandals and short sleeve t-shirts! So that’s exactly what we’re doing: enjoying the warm weather!

Our favorite tea to drink while basking in the new found sunlight and listening to birds chirps is our Spring Harvest blend. It’s no big surprise that this is our favorite spring time tea since the leaves are bursting with a passion fruit flavor reminiscent of blooming buds. The unique blend of green tea and white tea leaves also make for a very refreshing and clean steep that will make you feel like you’ve stepped outside into a sun patch.

We love adding a dash of honey to the steep and then icing it! (Not sure how to brew a perfect up of iced tea, then check out this post).  If you are feeling a bit more adventurous try making a stronger brew and adding chilled apple juice into the tea to make a lovely juice & iced tea cooler!

We’re so excited about sharing our spring time favorite that we’re offering an exclusive coupon for Spring Harvest just for our blog readers! Type in promo code SPRING FEVER and get $2 off any size of Spring Harvest (excluding the 1 oz)! So get your dose of spring fever :)

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March 18th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | 1 Comment »

Brewing Tips, Tea

Loose Leaf Fruit Tea Blends

Sanctuary T Shop Loose Leaf Teas Fruit Tea Blends

If you have a soft spot for juicy fruit flavors, then we’ve got some teas for  you! With warmer days ahead we’re steeping up our favorite Loose Leaf Tea Fruit blends that are ripe with all natural, no calorie sweetness.Forget tea leaves drenched in artificial flavoring and try our fruity blends that have actual bits of fruit in them!

Here are our favorites (based on fruit profiles) along with some refreshing ideas to go along with them:

  • Citrus: Try Tangerine Dream, a blend of Japanese Sencha loose leaf green tea and tangerine orange peels.
    • Try it iced and sweeten with some mandarine oranges!
  • Refreshingly Sweet: Rivaling the flavor of a Jolly Rancher, our Watermelon blend tastes like biting into a big juicy slice of summer.
    • Try icing and adding a splash of lemonade to make our favorite Watermelon Lemonade
  • Slightly Tart: With dried cranberries, loose leaf Chinese green tea, and rose petals, Forget Me Not is the perfect steep for those who love a little tart to their sweet.
    • Add apple juice to sweeten! You will be in love!

March 8th, 2011 | Posted by Sanctuary T | No Comments »

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