Trudeau Tea-Mendous 16-Ounce Tea Tumbler, Clear

On December 11, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Editor

With this travel tea tumbler you’ll be able brew loose tea or tea bags in minutes … and do it while on-the-go. Plus, this double wall insulated tumbler will keep your tea hot for up to two hours. It has a convenient (and attractive) “carry & go” design and will hold up to 16 ounces. Includes a stainless steel mesh infuser that can be used to hold loose leaf tea or tea bags. 5 year warranty. By Trudeau. Trudeau develops visionary products that add an exciting flavor to your day. Style eloquence, innovation … Trudeau – letting you savor life’s little moments.

Norpro Grip-EZ Tea Infuser with Cup

On December 11, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Editor

Enjoy fresh, loose-leaf teas any time with Norpro’s mess-free infuser and drip-cup set. The mesh infuser is crafted from durable stainless steel with a comfortable, non-slip santoprene handle. When removing the infuser from the fresh-brewed tea, place it in the included stainless-steel drip cup for mess-free enjoyment. The infuser measures 6 inches (15 cm) long and should be washed by hand for care.

Adagio Teas Ingenuitea Teapot

On December 10, 2010, in Product News, Tea Accessories, by Editor

Great for the office or when traveling, this innovative teapot releases infused tea into a drinking cup. When tea is ready, simply place it atop the cup, causing a valve at the bottom to release and crystal-clear tea to flow down. A mesh filter retains all the leaves with one of the best infusers on the market. Dishwasher and microwave safe, the teapot is made in Taiwan of food-grade plastic. It holds up to 16 ounces and has an easy-grip handle.

The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook: A Guide to the World’s Best Teas

On December 10, 2010, in All About Tea, Product News, by Editor

Making the perfect cuppa is not as easy as it may sound. How hot should the water be? How long should the tea steep? What kind of tea should be used in the first place? All pertinent tea-making questions are answered in knowlegeable, bouyant prose in this handy guide.

20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature’s Healing Herbs

On December 10, 2010, in All About Tea, Product News, by Editor

An ancient Chinese legend: Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father’s grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub….

Cuisinart DCC-1150 Coffee Maker, 10-Cup Thermal Programmable

On November 27, 2010, in Appliances, Coffee House, by Editor

The sleek, attractive thermal carafe and stainless accents blend seamlessly to achieve a classic look with modern conveniences. With easy 24 hour programmability to ensure a fresh pot of coffee anytime, and a 1-4 cup setting to maintain the delicious coffee taste when making a smaller pot, this 10-cup coffeemaker is a smart addition to the countertop. And the gold-tone coffee filter and charcoal water filter always ensure fresh, great tasting coffee.

Bodum 1548-01US Brazil 8-Cup (34-Ounce) Coffee Press

On November 26, 2010, in Appliances, Coffee House, by Editor

One of Bodum’s original coffee press designs from the 1980s, the Bodum Brazil offers a classic take on modern, functional design that will never go out of style. Perfect for extracting your coffee’s aromatic oils and subtle flavors, this 8-cup coffee press can hold up to 34 ounces.

Keurig B-40 B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System

On November 26, 2010, in Appliances, Coffee House, by Editor

The Elite Brewing System is Keurig’s gourmet home brewing made affordable. The Elite Brewing System, the most affordably priced Keurig kitchen brewing system, offers K-Cup® coffee, tea and hot cocoa brewing as the elite choice to any drip coffee maker.

Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter

On November 25, 2010, in Accessories, Coffee House, by Editor

Exclusive to the Keurig Home Brewing System, this reusable K-Cup coffee filter allows users to enjoy their own gourmet ground coffee in a Keurig brewer. Made of a mesh metal filter with durable plastic framing, the unit can hold up to about 2 tablespoons of ground coffee.

God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman

On November 25, 2010, in Coffee House, Literature, by Editor

From Ethiopia to Panama to Portland, journalist Weissman shadows today’s vanguard “coffee guys” in their pursuit of the perfect, caffeinated beverage. With increased demand for specialty roasts superior to the mass-marketed offerings at Starbucks, Weissman illustrates how the origin, flavor compounds and socioeconomic impact of a cup of coffee are relevant now more than ever.