
Briar Winters is a New York City-based maker who translates her love for exquisite ingredients into nourishing natural skin care and teas for her shop, Marble and Milkweed.
This festive gathering will provide a rejuvenating escape from the usual December madness. The combination of good company and delicious sips will revive your holiday spirits.
Shall we commence our tea party?
Set the mood. Holiday music can be lovely, indeed, but even by the first week of December, I tend feel a bit over-exposed to it while going about my daily rounds. Do as you wish here, of course, but I like to choose an eclectic playlist that befits a festive respite from the hustle and bustle.
Gather your materials:
• Teas and spices
• Blending bowls, spoons, mortar and pestle
• Brewing equipment (teapots, paper tea bags, tea strainers, teacups)
• Winter fruits, nuts, and chocolate for snacking (or have your guests bring their favorites!)
• Packing materials (bags, jars, tags, twine)
Decide which base teas you’d like to provide for your guests’ blending pleasure.
Assam (a black tea from India) lends itself well to chai and other spicy, robust blends.
A toasty Chinese green tea like Dragonwell is delicious with a few jasmine green tea leaves or cacao nibs tossed in, while Japanese sencha (a grassier, greener green tea) loves a dash of matcha powder and mint or citrus peel.
Red tea, or Rooibos, is not a true tea in that it doesn’t come from the tea plant, camellia sinensis. It is caffeine free (perfect for sipping in the bathtub before bed!) and has a rich and honeyed flavor. It’s just perfect with exotic chai spices, or with peppermint and cacao for a soothing dessert tea.
Here is a little chart with a few flavor-pairing suggestions to get you started:
Assam |
Green tea |
Rooibos |
ceylon cinnamon | winter citrus zest: meyer lemon, blood orange, tangerine | cacao nibs |
cardamom | fennel seeds | saffron |
ginger, dried or candied | mint | shredded coconut |
peppercorns: black, pink, long peppercorns or grains of paradise | licorice | golden raisins |
rose petals | lemongrass | rose petals |
vanilla beans | cacao nibs | ginger |
dried berries | candied ginger | peppermint |
cacao nibs | matcha |
Find a spot to lay all your ingredients out, and if you have small ramekins or finger bowls to fill with your spices, so much the better. All the teas and spices set out in pretty little dishes on the table should look like a scene from an exotic banquet. Have a full tea kettle on hand, as well as tasting teacups for your guests.
You can group suggested ingredients together with their respective teas to make blending simpler, though a few ingredients will be perfectly happy to cross those boundaries. You could also stick with one base tea for everyone to simplify the whole affair and then marvel at the variety of different blends that result.
Set out bowls and spoons for guests to blend their tea, and put on the kettle for test runs. A mortar and pestle can be helpful for crushing spices to make chai. I like to have some unbleached paper tea bags on hand to fill with teas as the blending progresses, to see if the flavor is just right. A good rule of thumb is to start with just a little of what you’d like to add and let your nose guide you as you go along. Then do a few taste tests to fine tune your creation and appreciate the magical way that hot water releases the flavors. Many tea blends also benefit from a period of marrying, or allowing the flavors to come together in the finished blend.
Drink plenty of tea as you go along! Be sure to observe the correct brewing temperatures for each base tea, in order to bring out the best possible side of your blends. You can always experiment with time, temperature and amount of tea, and do make sure to write brewing instructions on your gifts tags when you package your teas up.
Brewing Times and Temperatures:
• Black tea is best brewed with boiling water (212°F) for 4-5 minutes, while black tea chai blends are best simmered in a 50/50 mix of water and your favorite milk for about 5 minutes.
• Green teas are most often brewed at about 180°F for 3-4 minutes.
• Red tea is best brewed at 195°F, or just under a boil for 5-7 minutes.
Make packaging. I love compostable brown paper bags for my teas, but glass jars are beautiful, (and reusable) too! Have twine, paper, tape and gift tags on hand to finish off your packages beautifully.
All photographs by Briar Winters.
199 comments
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 8 years ago
Great tea guide and recipes. Yum.
Julie Pedersen from purposedesign said 8 years ago
lovely photography!
cait lucas from inkkit said 8 years ago
Such a lovely idea for a gathering and it sound so relaxing. Thanks for sharing you ideas and I am a sucker for product packaging.
Kimberlee from GracefullyGirly said 8 years ago
You've inspired me! I can't wait to put a little tea party together for some friends. I love all the fabulous flavor ideas you've offered. I have some rose petals I collected from my own roses that I can use. I hadn't thought to include them! Thanks so much for sharing.
Lynsey from lmouer said 8 years ago
Great ideas! They all sound so good!
creativeclassics from creativeclassics said 8 years ago
I just want to stick my nose over each one and inhale the scent, they all sound so lovely, they probably 10 times better than I can imagine.
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 8 years ago
Love it!!!
Alisa from AlisaDesign said 8 years ago
Beautiful!
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 8 years ago
The leaves, herbs, and accoutrement involved in the tea-making and tea drinking process have a unique, almost medicinal aesthetic to them. It makes me feel like drinking this drink is good for every cell in my being~
Nerrissa W from RecycledWares said 8 years ago
this sounds like so much fun. thanks for the ideas.
Susanne Major from LineaLina said 8 years ago
Wow! Such a great idea! I love to experiment with different flavours, so this is absolutely my kind of thing! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kirsten Gilmore from PaintingsByKEGilmore said 8 years ago
What a lovely, DIY gift idea. Thank you for this tutorial! :)
Peshka from Peshka said 8 years ago
Wonderful!
Oksana Litvinova Cartwright from LittleHouseofPots said 8 years ago
It is lovely girls-party idea! I LOVE tea, usually grow my own spices for it. AND - making a tea pots for brewing! :-) Handmade exclusive tea pot would complete the fun!
JW Lin from JWPersonalShop said 8 years ago
I am going to try it
Jennifer Johnson from VintageLoot said 8 years ago
Yummy. I have a sore throat right now! That sure would help :-)
Klee Benally from Benally said 8 years ago
Tea, wonderful tea!
kristin from blackmoonsky said 8 years ago
i love, love, love this article! i am crazy about tea and i have always wanted to create my own blends. thank you so much for posting this. ps. the photographs are perfection!
Sandro Stumpo from GalleryDiModa said 8 years ago
Not just delicious but very good for your health-packed with antioxidants and carminative properties good for colic/intestinal problems.
IKA PARIS from ikabags said 8 years ago
Tea and photos ! Formidable !
Jessie Archambault from 1509Partridgeberry said 8 years ago
Beautiful presentation in those photos! I would love some tea now :)
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 8 years ago
Oooh, I ♥ tea! What a great idea! Thanks! ♥♥♥
Gossamer Tearoom from TheGossamerTearoom said 8 years ago
Excellent post! Great tea brewing advice and flavoring and tea combinations! What a fun holiday party this could be with friends!
Becky from sojoshop said 8 years ago
I love tea! A custom blend would be such a great gift !
hasincla from travelwanderings said 8 years ago
What a handy guide! I also love the great photos.
Valerie from valeriestitchery said 8 years ago
What a nice idea for a unique gift. Thanks for the suggested combinations too.
Erin O'Rourke from Aruguletta said 8 years ago
I would enjoy going to such a tea party. I didn't know you could add things like coconut, ginger or raisins to tea!
Andrea Lawson from MaeWarrenDesigns said 8 years ago
This sounds lovely! What a great way to warm up this cold season!!
Emily Wirt from emwi said 8 years ago
I absolutely love this. I am a huge tea drinker, and I've always wanted to make my own teas. I read a great article on NY Times a while ago about growing your own herbs too for teas. Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the lovely article.
Caroline from DarkRide said 8 years ago
I simmered up some of your modern chai with milk just this morning -- mmmmm. Wonderful feature and as always a treat for the eyes. Congratulations!
Lissa Snapp from BarnacleBags said 8 years ago
Lovely photos Briar! They transport me into a dreamy and rustic home in some far of place filled with scents of exotic herbs and spices! Such a wonderful idea and great tips on the tea blends. Cheers, Lissa
Jes m from good4you said 8 years ago
tea love . dats right . i make my own too in my etsy shop .
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 8 years ago
Love tea!! Wonderful article, thank you:)
Laura Prill from lauraprilltoo said 8 years ago
Yes, the photos look like an old master's still life, exquisite:)
Karen Brown from blainedesign said 8 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous photography! The tea looks pretty good, too :-)
theduskyjewel from TheDuskyJewelVintage said 8 years ago
This totally inspired me to do my own blending..amazing what photographs can do!
Kate Kiley from fallawake said 8 years ago
Wonderful reading for a cold winter's night! Lovely recipes and photos to cozy up with - like a beautiful coffee table book. Love it!
Rich Watson from WoodWorkingByWatson said 8 years ago
I have a beautifully Tea container that I think fits the mood, take a look at it Woodworkingbywatson.etsty.com
Brandy Cattoor from brandycattoor said 8 years ago
Yum!!!
Niraj Lama from HappyEarthTea said 8 years ago
Wonderful article. Tea not only nourishes the body, but the mind. May there be happiness and peace in your cups.
Danielle Toronyi from biophiliadesigns said 8 years ago
Her photos area always styled SO elegantly. Love the article and gorgeous recipes. Perfect, and seriously, I need to buy some goodies from you!!
Natalie Fanell from LittleMissDressUp said 8 years ago
Yum-O, I LOVE this!!! Wish I was there. . .in a glorious hat with feathers sipping the blends. I am going to have to educate myself on this art so I can be a part of it. Thank you for sharing!!
Ainee Beland from seule771 said 8 years ago
A true delight. Happy holidays!
Stephanie from BonitaBellita said 8 years ago
This looks fantastic, especially to a tea lover as myself.
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 8 years ago
Gorgeous photography and lovely tips!!
Jill from orangeskunkjewelry said 8 years ago
OoOoOo...I love tea! This article was great and the photos are gorgeous!!
Briar Winters from MarbleandMilkweed said 8 years ago
Thanks to all of you for your sweet, kind words! It's such a pleasure for me to be able to share with you all the delights of tea, especially during these cold, dark days. Happy sipping!
HandiworkinGirls from HandiworkinGirls said 8 years ago
Now I would really like a cup of tea! Thanks for the blend ideas...they sound delicious. I've learned to drink green tea iced, with a splash of fruit juice and honey, during the summer, and during the winter I love it piping hot with the chai spices and a lot of cream. Cacao nibs are an intriguing thought, if I can just find a few locally.
Christiana Odum from YarnDarlin said 8 years ago
This is the greatest party idea EEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVVVEEERRRRRRRRR!!!
irini from IrinisWorld said 8 years ago
One of the few reasons i look forward to winter is so i can justify lacing my tea with a splash of brandy, no milk...yuk...but some wafer thin slices of ginger and a generous splash of brandy is a blend guaranteed to get any tea party ticking.
iammie from iammie said 8 years ago
Love this!
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick said 8 years ago
Great how-to. Thanks! :)
Grace said 8 years ago
THIS IS SO GOOD!
asu from THEFAIRYTHINGS said 8 years ago
Thanks... I feel the smell... Good photos... Lovely....
Ashley Lowe from FancyFawn said 8 years ago
Mmmm Yummy. Great idea to have a tea party! And your Photos are so Beautiful.
Keri and Krista from EastCoastBride said 8 years ago
Amazing post! Thank you so much for sharing!
Jo S from NoteNotingNoted said 8 years ago
This is beautiful! Feels like it could be in a calender. A tea blend for every month and season.
Kat from TheUrbanGypsyCo said 8 years ago
I love everything on this page. Wish i could somehow put in my heart list.
Isaac Vega from HBDandPotterArts said 8 years ago
Wow! Excellent blog. I will definitely have to try those pairings. Thank you for sharing this with us.
MARCIA WHITE from MarciaWhiteUK said 8 years ago
Sometimes I find the flavoured teas that you buy can be a little artificial when you taste them. I am looking forward to making my own green tea with ginger and lemon zest. An inspiring article, thank you.
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 8 years ago
Great post! Thank you!!
Carolyn Hasenfratz from CarolynsStampStore said 8 years ago
Great idea and article! Here is an example of a tea bag and tag I made when giving a tea blend as a gift - http://carolynsstampstore.com/catalog/images/gallery/teabag_large.jpg
Marisa Kraiselburd from floresdelsur said 8 years ago
Everything looks so warm, cozy and inviting... I would love to taste one of these mix in person :) Beautiful post!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 8 years ago
Wonderful article! Love the assortment!
Lucy Ashby from bylucy said 8 years ago
I love this, what a great idea :)
Amanda Madenis from TheKarmaTeaCompany said 8 years ago
Absolutely love handmixing teas and tea parties!!
Tess from GildedNotes said 8 years ago
ok...new New Year's resolution: host a DIY tea party! This looks so fun and dreamy!
FORGETheFUTURE from FORGETheFUTURE said 8 years ago
I love tea..... so much!!!
Carole Fox from foxpots said 8 years ago
I love tea, but never thought of having a tea blending party. Sounds fun! And thanks for the tips.
Hendri . from butikonline83 said 8 years ago
Wonderful collection!
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery said 8 years ago
I love unusual teas they're a flavour sensation - I love green tea and cherry, has such a lovely flavour!
Ornella e Beatrice from IlCadeauDiPenelope said 8 years ago
This is sooo amazing.....love tea!
April Watkins from AprilsCottage said 8 years ago
Beautiful and inspiring. Can't wait to try some ideas.
Terry Parker from LomaPrietaPottery said 8 years ago
Inspirational! The photos are so inviting!
Lowe Jewelry from lowelowejewelry said 8 years ago
I love tea :)
Trevor Hiltbrand said 8 years ago
At http://www.supplementalsuccess.com , we are big fans of tea. Great post. Thanks for sharing
Nancy Lynn from VintageVerily said 8 years ago
I have the perfect Vitorian style note cards to invite friends over for the perfect tea party. Love this idea as it lends itself to other creative expressions.Will plan one for the Spring. Thanks from vintageverily.
kathi roussel from 5gardenias said 8 years ago
Briar-- your presentation and sensibility regarding tea blending is just as lovely as your fabulous Marble and Milkweed shop full of delicious bath and body goodies. What a beautiful post-- thanks so much for sharing your inspiring ideas!
catie from fivetenfifteen said 8 years ago
briar, i love this post... i saw it the day it was on the front page, but have waited until now, when the holiday hubbub has quieted, to fully absorb it. i'm poring over it, enjoying your playlist, & sipping a cup of your tea. ♥catie
Rachel from PeppersJewelry said 8 years ago
I love this. I am a big tea fan!
Cherie from SweetKiddoCo said 8 years ago
This is wonderful!! Thank you for the inspiration.
MiddleGlass from MiddleGlass said 8 years ago
So cool!
Veronika from sillylittlesheep said 8 years ago
Awesome ideas and wonderful photographs. I feel like I am transported into a different time. Tea is always kind of a magical thing for me... Hm, I must go and have a cup! :)
Clarice Booth from RECCIEatETSY said 8 years ago
Wonderful...Tea Anyone!
Surasak Nualthong from PaperMonkeyO said 8 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Valeria Cis from LaCasuni said 8 years ago
I love tea time! And these is a fantastic post!!
Karen from BellaBargains said 7 years ago
Wonderful article... Thanks...
Amy Sarah Parker from ASParkerJewellery said 7 years ago
I <3 Tea! Great blog! :D
ya mo from 2013color said 7 years ago
They all sound so good!
allie landgraf from TheApothecaryBee said 7 years ago
so late on the uptake, but i'm glad i found this gem of an article! the set-up is gorgeous and the pairings look divine. i can't wait to round up my tea-loving friends for a soiree like this!!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 7 years ago
Wow, these sound amazing!
Leda Design from LedaDesign said 7 years ago
This is great! Love it!
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 7 years ago
Sorry, don't like tea of any description. But good for Briar, just before xmas one year then just after the next... you couldn't buy advertising like that for less than the price of a house!
Aga from AgasJourney said 7 years ago
beautiful and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing.
AtelierDuCielArt from AtelierDuCielArt said 7 years ago
How inspiring! Beautiful photos too! Thank you.
Tiffany Key from resinjewelryHARUAKI said 7 years ago
A How-Tuesday on Monday! I thought I had lost a day for a bit there. Yay for tea!
Jennie from SelkieMum said 7 years ago
I absolutely love this idea! Pinning!
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 7 years ago
The leaves, herbs, and accoutrement involved in the tea-making and tea drinking process have a unique, almost medicinal aesthetic to them. It makes me feel like drinking this drink is good for every cell in my being~
kim rhodes-thomas from pinksnakejewelry said 7 years ago
Awesome Tea Party Ideas!!! Excellent beginnings and instructions!!
Jennifer Presler from IlluminativeHarvest said 7 years ago
Great ideas. I grew up making sassafrass teary.
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 7 years ago
Still a good article after a year.
Macheanimal animal from Macheanimal said 7 years ago
Nice!
IKA PARIS from ikabags said 7 years ago
Specially for winter i have a big tea collection :)) Thanks !
Carter Seibels Singh from WomanShopsWorld said 7 years ago
I have always admired your shop, and your pictures are so enticing! I am enjoying a nice cup of lemon ginger green tea as I type, and thinking how fun it would be to come up with my own concoctions. Thanks for the inspiration!
Rose from arrowisp said 7 years ago
The assam blend looks fantastic. I've never considered adding cacao nibs to a tea blend, that sounds wonderful.
Susan Jizba from TheWeaverOfWords said 7 years ago
Such a Lovely Post! I love Briar's gorgeous earthy photography and her mix & match, make it from scratch philosophy! It would be so much fun to play with creating inventive blends of those natural flavors and spices!!!
StillVintage from StillVintage said 7 years ago
Great idea
Pearlie from Splendere said 7 years ago
Thanks for the great effort in sharing your knowledge of teas! It's both informative and inspiring:)
Samantha from DesignerPillowShop said 7 years ago
Wonderful article!
Yolanda from Cierzojewelry said 7 years ago
Darling post! It just shows how mystical can be the tea ceremony and the vast array of ingredients that can be used. Imagination has no limits!! Love the photos also! Thank you for all the ideas!! <3
Breanna from untamedrose said 7 years ago
This sounds like a lotta fun :)
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 7 years ago
OH! How I love tea! Hot, cold, love 'em both ways! These blends sound like something I might try, although just the plain ole regular tea is delish enough! Thanks for the incentives to branch out! ♥♥♥
Mary from MarySanzJewelry said 7 years ago
Great post, Thanks for sharing !
Sandy Wiggins from SandyWigginsImages said 7 years ago
Wonderful feature (from a big time tea lover)!
Santa from BlossomingDream said 7 years ago
fantastic post! thank you for.sharing! :)
MerCurios from MerCurios said 7 years ago
I LOVE, LOVE LOVE tea!! Currently Matcha Tea Lattes are my fav. Can't wait to try some of these recipe concoctions...and make up a few of my own. ;) xo, MJ
Theme Fragrance from themefragrance said 7 years ago
this was posted almost a year ago.
Tom and Patty Houha from ThomasHouhaDesigns said 7 years ago
Lovely photography.
Josephine Nina from J0sephines said 7 years ago
I absolutely loved this Custom Tea Blog! I would be so happy to give or receive a gift like these wonderful custom Tea's Thank~ You Thank ~You for ~sharing Much Appreciated
Natalie Jacob from EtymologyJewelry said 7 years ago
Drinking some black tea as I write this. Nom!
Anastasia from LAccentNou said 7 years ago
Adorable, Briar! With much love, Anastasia
Lin from FlauntDesignsJewelry said 7 years ago
What a wonderful blog post, both content and photographs! There's nothing like a mug of rich, pungent spiced chai on a chilly winter's evening :)
Mike Ibarra from Sterlingsilverrings said 7 years ago
Wow! Lovely photos. Awesome Tea :)
Iknitoo said 7 years ago
I am drinking a cup of Briar's Forest Tea right now! This is a beautifully photographed and thought out post...and one which I will use in my tea recipes. I am working on creating the perfect accompaniments for tea...tiny sipping cookies, candied rose petals and violets, miniature truffles. I love tea!
Jessica Landrau from ExpressionsInPopArt said 7 years ago
I've only just started drinking herbal teas and will be sure to use these tips when experimenting with the few that I've purchased so far. Very informative, thank you :)
Dale Coykendall from LizzyClara said 7 years ago
Thank you for this article. beautiful photography and wonderful inspiration and information. Happy New Year!
Barbara from picturing said 7 years ago
The photos are just gorgeous!
Natalia Snemis from expressyourself said 7 years ago
I love herbal tea :O)
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 7 years ago
Tea, wonderful tea!
casa deboneca from casadeboneca said 7 years ago
Loooooooove this post! Thanks!
Amy from fieldtrip said 7 years ago
Glad you brought this article back! What a great idea for a gathering :)
Carrie from MaryJanesToo said 7 years ago
All your lovely ideas along with your beautiful photography is such a treat!! I was familiar with your shop, but now I'm even more intrigued, thank you!!
Michele Iljazi from OneDecember said 7 years ago
I absolutely adore this post!! I love teas and my husband and I sip all throughout the day. I will certainly be sharing this with him and we will enjoy making some new teas! Especially chocolate. Yum!
Valerie from vtylercollection said 7 years ago
mmm...what a fantastic idea! Lovely photographs too.
Kathya from aLittleBirdTweetme said 7 years ago
love this article plus the blends are awesome! thank you so much for sharing it! p.s. love the pics!
Vanessa Forbes from VintageChicForever said 7 years ago
Great article! i love to drink tea for pleasure and also use tea medicinally. camomile for when i am stressed, peppermint , ginger for digestion. these herbs and flowers are so important. my mom even uses a hibicus tea to lower her blood pressure. tea not only tastes wonderful but i love "tea culture" selecting, buying preparing. This is a great etsy shop therefore i am so glad to have read this article. Happy New Year everyone! best, vintage chic forever
Daniel V from Backtoearthleather said 7 years ago
Great Article - Tea is so good! ----and good for you !
Deb Vasbinder from BabyCuteBaby said 7 years ago
Thank you for sharing - This is great for a get together where drinking and driving (home) is all good. I Love Tea!
Jes m from good4you said 7 years ago
i love the photos !
Pine from GoodOldVintageOnline said 7 years ago
Luv this! I want to have a a tea party now! :)
Jackie E. from NorthernCottageGifts said 7 years ago
Wonderful information and article. Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy new year from Alaska, Jackie
Audrey Pan from Mixmo said 7 years ago
Love tea!! Wonderful article, thank you:)
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 7 years ago
Nice...I would never have dreamed of making my own tea...
Aurelia Z. from AtelierZephire said 7 years ago
Thank you for sharing this delicious idea! Looking forward to having a wintertime gathering like this soon with friends!
katherine Lenz from 214EVER said 7 years ago
GREAT IDEA TO MAKE THE BLEND OF THE TEAS AND FLOWERS TEA. IT WILL BE VERY WONDERFUL TO MAKE THAT. I BELIEVE SOMEONE HERE MAY HAVE TRIED TO MAKE TEA WITH SOME CANDY INTO IT. IT WILL BE TASTY ALSO
Wood Iphone Cases from WoodiPhoneCases said 7 years ago
I'm not a tea guy. But I love your presentation and photos. Its intriguing. Keep doing what you love Briar. Happy new years
fineartstoneware from fineartstoneware said 7 years ago
I like to make teas from loose tea. So I found this all interesting.
Fields Of Vintage from FieldsOfVintage said 7 years ago
I find drinking tea is a calming and smoothing experience unlike drinking java. your post is great in that it brings to light the affinity that tea lovers can have in sipping a homemade brew.
Mana The Muslim Penguin from Theirstory said 7 years ago
love all the colors!
Jeanne B from PruAtelier said 7 years ago
This so inspires me to make my own blends....and what a beautiful presentation for this article!
Angel, Nutritionist - Chef - Designer from HealthisBeautiful said 7 years ago
Now that's a medicinal tea.
Marmen Raquin from FrenchAtticFinds said 7 years ago
gorgeous!!! your photos are so lovely :) thanks for sharing!
Katie from efflorescentmetals said 7 years ago
Thanks so much for sharing, I love the idea of creating my own tea blends! Delicious!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 7 years ago
Beautifully presented capturing the best of nature all around. Creating a homemade blend of your own sounds magical !!
Dee from watermoonview said 7 years ago
As a lover of tea, I never say no when presented with a cup to savor. Your lovely pictures and presentation are so inviting! Thanks for sharing your passion ;-).
Genise Park from genisepark said 7 years ago
Thank-you for sharing this!!!
Lala Jewelry from Laladesignstudio said 7 years ago
Great post. Beautiful photography!
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 7 years ago
Love and this article!:)
seasidecloth from seasidecloth said 7 years ago
Lovely details in this how-to.
Renee Dittrich from NostalgicArtifacts said 7 years ago
Wonderful post! As a tea lover I appreciate your pairing ideas. Thank you for sharing!
Erin Austin from ErinAustin said 7 years ago
I've always loved tea, but left he blending up to the pros until now. I received a blending kit for Christmas and I have to say, I'm already hooked. Hosting a party is a natural next step. Thank you for the pairing ideas. I'll be sure to try them!
Pam Ice from MountainMommaDesigns said 7 years ago
Just what I need on this snowy day! TEA
realfaery from realfaery said 7 years ago
I am a TRUE tea lover, and need my chai every day:) I was so delighted to read this blog post, I also learned some new recipes:) THanks!
Douglas Dedrick from GRHealth said 7 years ago
Lovely Photos!
Angela Cotton from CottonBirdDesigns said 7 years ago
Great post, gorgeous photography!
Sarah Rose Storm from CreatedByStorm said 7 years ago
Incredible Post Briar! From one tea lover to another, this was a lovely and inspiring read! Happiest New Year
Amrita from AmritaArt said 7 years ago
i LOVE your shop! and your teas and products are amazing, i use them daily!!!
Britt Willis from hellosoap said 7 years ago
Thanks for this! The tea looks marvelous, but what really caught my eye was your adorable handwriting, and the sweet little footed ceramic bowls in one of your photos! Beautifully styled.
Theme Fragrance from themefragrance said 7 years ago
Great post from last year about teas - Briar is a tea expert blender.
Natalia Snemis from expressyourself said 7 years ago
Very nice post!
Asma from PearlAmourJewels said 7 years ago
how exotic!
Tara from CrowdCapture said 7 years ago
Good post I love drinking green tee and all sorts of herbal teas. They are very refreshing.
S. H. from AscensionGifts said 7 years ago
Very informative, and beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
Susan Caplan McCarthy from WeeCatCreations said 7 years ago
Yummy suggestions.
Olga from LinenAndTailor said 7 years ago
Yummy-yummy!!!
Jeanna Murray from CharMmarket said 7 years ago
Love this! I'm so into tea right now and I have so many friends who are pregnant and are switching from coffee... what a great idea!
Tefnut from TetraSeedBeads said 7 years ago
Personally, I usually pick up a box of Red Zinger or some Red Clover Blossoms but that "Rooibos" seems worth trying! Great tea blog.
Elizabeth Young from PrintableMotivation said 7 years ago
Oh this is so much fun! Thank you for posting!
Hwasoon Kim from MorningCalm said 7 years ago
It is so beautiful, Briar. ♥ Although I can hardly imagine the scent and the texture of your tea, by looking at your photos I feel the unique aromas and joyful vibe. Thank you for sharing your story.
Anna Intili from OliveCreekBotanicals said 7 years ago
Beautifully done. Love the pictures and your details of the herbs.
Dee Myers from MtnStatesGems said 7 years ago
I love your site. I have been making Chai tea blends for many years. I love the variations in the flavors from different spice sources. I particularly like the "tea party" idea where your guests can make the blend they like. Thanks for the great ideas I got after reading your blog.
Angie Bivins from MyCharlieBearShop said 7 years ago
What a fun twist on a classic tea party. Love it!
Dazey Elder from BLENDIES said 7 years ago
Definitely going to try this soon.
Kerime Sevilen Mustafaoglu from ASHYL said 7 years ago
Wonderful! I love tea :)
Stacy Muniz from stacymuniz said 7 years ago
I love tea! I've always wanted to mix my own blends!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 7 years ago
I am sure will try all of these. I am big tea lover. Thanks for sharing.
Vic Torys from GiveMe5ive said 7 years ago
Wow! Very interesting! Thank you for sharing.
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 7 years ago
Thank you indeed.
Linda from FlirtyDivaTees said 7 years ago
Nothing like an original blend for warming up the body and mind and soul through these winter months. Great ideas I will try for sure!
Pat ViNDICO from VindicoShop said 7 years ago
lovely photography.
Debra Townsend from DouglasSweets said 7 years ago
What a lovely post! The photography is beautiful!! WE are BIG tea lovers in this house, I may just have to give some of these recipes a shot!
Jeanine Dell'Orfano from FleecyFeetsies said 6 years ago
Love this post. Makes me want to have an afternoon tea with friends.
Rita Bellussi from ritabellussi said 6 years ago
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Natalie Garton from knitnifty said 6 years ago
sounds delicious! Tea is so comforting
Sarah from MotherEarthBeadwork said 6 years ago
Thank you for sharing. As a tea lover and someone who makes my own blends I truly appreciated this posting.
Koren Kwan from GarasuWonderland said 6 years ago
fantastic! love tea~
Natasha said 5 years ago
Love the packaging. Who is your supplier?
Jamah from ModestMixTeas said 4 years ago
Great post! In case you wanted to just choose your own ingredients, but not go through the trouble of sourcing it all and mixing it, https://blendbee.com is a site that will do all that for you :)
Darlene Bimbai from MustardSeedHerbals said 4 years ago
Can anyone tell me what the mini bag is in the last picture? The one with the twine wrapped around it, I would love to buy that for my packaging!