Tea InfusiastJoin me at my October online workshop, Tea with Your Inner Critic.
Are you tired of battling or feeling belittled by your “inner critic?” I was!
For some time, I’ve worked to pay attention to that critical voice I often hear inside my head–the voice that critiques, questions, and makes me feel or act small. What’s more, I’ve managed to befriend my inner critic.
This post shares my yellow tea tasting notes and explains what makes this less common category of tea so unique.
When my week ran me, I was stressed, tired, and demoralized. This post share the approaches I tried until I finally learned how to schedule my time in a more humane, joyful, and productive way.
I used to feel like my week ran me instead of like I ran my week.
I was productive–writing, teaching, grading, attending committee meetings, meal planning, organizing my kids’ activities, and so on. But, it all felt disorienting and exhausting.
I always knew, for example, that work was stressful. But, I vividly remember the day I deeply realized how it was impacting me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I was walking from my car to my office. It was a beautiful day. I was walking at a leisurely pace. Suddenly, I realized my heart was pounding in my chest as if I had had been sprinting instead of walking. My body was responding powerfully to the anticipated stress. I knew I HAD to make a change.
Two specific experiences made me curious about the wider world of tea.
I grew up enjoying a cup of Lipton tea with milk and sugar. Sometimes, we’d have Tetley tea at a relative’s house. As far as I knew, tea always came in tea bags with very small, broken leaves.
I also assumed almost everyone drank tea with milk unless they were drinking iced tea. Indeed, these styles of tea are great for making a hearty, malty cup of tea good with milk.
Here are my main upcoming, fall 2025 Tea Infusiast offerings!
I am delighted to offer one series, a workshop, and a charity fundraiser planned in fall 2025! Read more to learn about these events and register for those already open.
I am a proud 2022 graduate of Being Tea’s Tea Teacher Training, an online program created and taught by Sooz Hammond. With the three year anniversary of my graduation approaching, I’ve been reflecting on the great experience and the unexpected (and wonderful) impact this program had on me.
This recipe for a Hojicha Banana Smoothie is sweet and delicious without any added sugar. And, you can make it with only four ingredients! It’s a perfect summer treat–the frozen bananas give a luxurious texture and make it icy cold and refreshing.
The hojicha adds a delicious toastiness and complexity that compliments the natural sweetness from the ripe, frozen banana. Additionally, it provides that calm, steady energy from the caffeine and other compounds in tea.
Register for my Sunday Serenity Series to end one week and begin the next with reflection, meditation, and a plan!
This interactive workshop experience includes four, online gatherings. With intention and support, we’ll end one week and begin the next with reflection, meditation, and a plan!
I offer sliding-scale pricing to make this experience more financially accessible.
Here are 10 iced tea hacks to help you enjoy delicious, convenient, and beautiful iced tea.
I’ve spent years experimenting with iced tea and learning different techniques and tricks. I’d love to share them with you!
Make this the summer you treat yourself and your guests to wonderful iced tea. I’m here to encourage you and offer tips!
In this post, I share reflections on my experience with a self-designed project: “10 days, one tea.” Read on to learn my discoveries drinking the same tea every morning for 10 days.
If you are a casual or more focused tea drinker you, might wonder why it would be anything new to drink the same tea every day. Many folks drink tea that way.
I’ll share why it is for me. I have dozens and dozens of teas at home. This is a benefit/challenge of being so enthusiastic about trying new teas. No judgment for anyone who doesn’t share the same tea goals!