Diana Jendoubi

Mothers Day 2024

Mother’s Day Teas that Empower Women

The tea industry relies on women whose strong yet nimble fingers pluck the delicate buds from the trees and sort the imperfect from the perfect leaves. Yet women are far more likely to live in extreme poverty and have less access to education. This Mother’s Day Tea Journey celebrates the companies and individuals change that narrative by educating, empowering, and enabling women in tea. Join us in supporting those who a difference for mothers and female tea workers worldwide. 

Arkasa Tea Room

Araksa Tea Room

With every delicious sip and satisfying bite, the Araksa Tea Room in Bangkok is revolutionizing Thai tea culture. Araksa means “to preserve” and both the tea garden and restaurant promote Thai traditions while simultaneously elevating the way tea and food are produced and consumed.

Tea infused chocolate

Romantic Tea Infused Chocolates

There’s an ideal pairing for every kind of tea and chocolate. Finding the right combination produces a union that delights the palate and raises the individual components to a higher level.

Use tea to create memorable holiday dishes and cocktails.

An Unforgettable Holiday Tea Feast

This holiday season, use tea as a special ingredient to elevate your main dishes and cocktails. From prime rib to mushroom risotto, tea makes everything taste better.

Holiday Desserts

Festive Holiday Tea Desserts

The holidays are perfect for combining your favorite teas and festive desserts. Bakers from around the world share their best tea-themed recipes with Tea Journey readers.

Take Your Tea on a Picnic

Enjoying tea and food outside allows you to soak up nature’s vibrant energy. Tea-party picnics act as a soothing tonic for our overstimulated bodies and remind us that the simplest things in life often come with the greatest rewards.

Family and friends gather for a fun tea-themed barbecue

How to Host the Ultimate Tea-Themed BBQ

Tea makes everything taste better, from BBQ sauce to spice rubs and frozen desserts. Learn how to use tea to cook delicious party food. Whether grilling outdoors with friends or enjoying a picnic on the beach, the Summer Fun issue is packed with suggestions for entertaining outdoors with tea-themed recipes and iced and cold-brew teas, pitchers, brewers, utensils, and gifts.

Black Tea Marinated Pork Loin

Black Tea Marinated Pork Loin

Tender and juicy, this flavorful recipe uses the tannins in Assam black tea to draw out the pork loin’s moisture. Creating a succulent and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy. The leftover marinade is used to make a rich sauce at the end.

Honing Oolong Cha Qi Through Fire

Before the advent of electricity, all oolong tea was charcoal roasted to reduce moisture in the leaf. It’s only natural that many producers choose the gentle, stable heat of electric burners and ovens. It makes tea roasting easier and more consistent. The tea makers who remain loyal to the charcoal fire often learned by tending the coals at a young age as part of a long-standing family tradition. Others find that they simply cannot resist its captivating call.

A woman plucking leaves in Northern Vietnam.

Mother’s Day Teas That Empower Women

The tea industry runs on the backs of women. Their strong yet nimble fingers pluck the delicate buds from the trees, and sort the imperfect from the perfect leaves. Yet in many tea-producing countries, women are far more likely to live in extreme poverty and have less access to education. However, some people are striving to change that narrative by educating, empowering, and enabling women in tea to rise up and bring others with them. This Mother’s Day Tea Journey wants to celebrate the companies and individuals who are helping make a difference for mothers and female tea workers around the world. 

Woman sorting tea in northern Vietnam.

Teas That Show You Care

Many companies in tea-producing regions around the world endeavor to improve the lives of women, their families, and communities. Celebrate Mother’s Day buy choosing gifts from conscious tea companies that care about making a difference.

A woman plucking leaves in Northern Vietnam.

Mother’s Day Teas That Empower Women

The tea industry runs on the backs of women. Their strong yet nimble fingers pluck the delicate buds from the trees, and sort the imperfect from the perfect leaves. Yet in many tea-producing countries, women are far more likely to live in extreme poverty and have less access to education. However, some people are striving to change that narrative by educating, empowering, and enabling women in tea to rise up and bring others with them. This Mother’s Day Tea Journey wants to celebrate the companies and individuals who are helping make a difference for mothers and female tea workers around the world. 

Inochi Gift Set

Holiday Tea Gift Sets

Tea gift sets offer an entire experience. Thoughtful and all encompassing. A tea gift set gives your friends and loved ones everything they need to become expert chaiwallahs, kombucha brewers and boba tea makers. Check out our selection of amazing tea gift sets that are guaranteed to impress.

Arkasa Tea Room

Arkasa Tea Room

With every delicious sip and satisfying bite, the Araksa Tea Room in Bangkok is revolutionizing Thai tea culture. Araksa means “to preserve” and both the tea garden and restaurant promote Thai traditions while simultaneously elevating the way tea and food are produced and consumed.

Mother's Day tea towel gift

Mother’s Day Tea Accessories

Offer your tea loving mom an assortment of thoughtful tea accessories for Mother’s Day. From hand embroidered tea towels to decorative strainers and beautiful aprons our selection of tea gifts warm the heart and soul.

Tea infused chocolate

Romantic Tea Infused Chocolates

Give the tea-loving chocoholic the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day with tea-infused chocolates. There’s an ideal pairing for every kind of tea and chocolate. Finding the right combination produces a union that delights the palate and raises the individual components to a higher level. Make this Valentine’s Day a triumph by offering your loved one exciting new sweets they’ll never forget!

Strawberries and Cream biscuits

Tea Sweets for Valentine’s Day

Tea-infused delicacies are the perfect way to show someone you care. From buttery matcha shortbread cookies to fragrant macarons, there are plenty of ways to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. 

Cooking A Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner With Tea

What makes a meal genuinely romantic is the amount of thought and love that goes into it. Truffles and lobsters are lovely, but all that matters is the joy and adoration infused into your cooking. Tea imparts an energy that warms the heart and soul for this reason. It takes a lot of care and devotion to produce a good tea. Tea is a powerfully alluring ingredient to cook with because of its energy and complex layers of flavor and aroma. Captivate and delight your partner this Valentine’s Day by cooking a romantic dinner with tea that’ll be unforgettable.

Genmai | Jade Chocolate

Tea Confectionery

Consider these gift possibilities for moms who love tea and chocolate. Sample decadent truffles, dark and milk chocolate bars, and bonbons made with matcha and green tea, or genmaicha and hibiscus.

Take Your Tea on a Picnic

Enjoying tea and food outside allows you to soak up nature’s vibrant energy. Tea-party picnics act as a soothing tonic for our overstimulated bodies and remind us that the simplest things in life often come with the greatest rewards.

Family and friends gather for a fun tea-themed barbecue

How to Host the Ultimate Tea-Themed BBQ

Tea makes everything taste better, from BBQ sauce to spice rubs and frozen desserts. Learn how to use tea to cook delicious party food. Whether grilling outdoors with friends or enjoying a picnic on the beach, the Summer Fun issue is packed with suggestions for entertaining outdoors with tea-themed recipes and iced and cold-brew teas, pitchers, brewers, utensils, and gifts.

Tea steeping for a tea cocktail.

Pairing Tea With Alcohol: Dad’s New Favorite Hobby

This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of experiencing the satisfaction and pride of creating something utterly delicious and unique. From single malt Scotches and artisanal Mezcals to aged Pu’ers and Assams, the fascinating world of pairing tea with alcohol will surely capture his imagination.

Wedgwood| Paeonia Blush 3 Piece Set

Tea for Two Gift Sets

Sharing a divine cup of tea or two with your sweetheart is always romantic. Make it even more special with one of these tea-for-two gift ideas.

Rory Dobner| Red Love Sugar bowl

Romantic Teaware

Teaware is more than a vessel. Consider the cheerful design of your favorite sugar bowl that brightens your morning, the comfort of a sturdy mug warm in hand, and a cup for couples.