Heaven of Tea

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

veritas — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:05:34 +0000

The perfect Mother’s Day gift is more than just a gift alone. The presentation, the setting – all of these combine to create memorable Mother’s Day. Why simply give your mother her favorite flavor of tea when you can do so much more!

Throw a tea party for mom with our elegant Peacock Teapot set. Not only will the beauty of the tea set make her Mother’s Day memorable, but your mother will have a gift she can use for years to come.

If you’re not the tea party type, there are still other things you can do. Breakfast in bed is a classic and caring way to show appreciation for your mother, and a lacquer serving tray lets you do it in style. Japanese lacquer ware is famous for its aesthetic and lustrous shine, which is sure to impress your mother almost as much as your cooking skills.

However, if you’re just not sure what get for Mother’s Day, a new experience might be the perfect idea. The Teavana Tea Gift Set includes everything needed to create a perfect cup of tea. It’s perfect for tea lovers, whether they are beginners or connoisseurs. It’s an excellent gift for mother’s day.

Whatever you decide to do for Mother’s Day never forget the most important part – tell your mother how much she means to you!

Happy Mother’s Day from Teavana!

Learning (and Loving) Matcha

veritas — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:31:20 +0000

The process of making and drinking Matcha make it a truly unique green tea. And one of the most mysterious green teas, since you need someone to teach you how to properly make Matcha. So we’ve attempted to create a series of videos explaining how to make Matcha in multiple ways: traditional, iced or even as a latte. If you’ve ever hear someone complain about ‘bitter’ Matcha, these videos can help. And if you’ve never had Matcha latte, you’re missing out!

When drinking Matcha, you consume the whole leaf of the tea, rather than just water flavored by the leaf. It’s made by whisking the ground up leaves (Matcha powder) with water and possibly honey or cream. Modern versions use an electric frother, rather than a bamboo whisk, but the process is generally the same. The first video explains Matcha, the others show you how to make it:

How to make traditional Matcha:

How to make a Matcha Latte:

More to come, including Iced Matcha and one of our old favorites: Four Days on Mt. Fuji!

Celebrating Sakura Outside of Japan

veritas — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:36:28 +0000

Recently we explained the Japanese tradition of Hanami and how it inspired our Spring teapots, tea cups and other tea accessories. Hanami celebrations honor not only Spring, but the blooming of the Sakura, or Japanese Cherry Tree. But Hanami is not limited to Japan. The Japanese Cherry Tree is such a beautiful tree that the Hanami tradition has become an international concept. Typically called a ‘Cherry Blossom Festival’ in the U.S., these festivals celebrate Spring and blooms we love.

In 1905, Eliza Scidmore experienced the beauty of Sakura Trees firsthand on a trip to Japan. She was mesmerized and became determined to bring the trees to Washington, DC. Eventually she helped arrange a gift from Japan to the U.S. of over 3,000 Japanese Cherry trees which were planted around the National Mall. Since 1912, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is very similar to the Japanese Hanami celebrations, has been celebrated during the Spring. This year will be the 100^th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

There are other large Cherry Blossom Festivals in Macon, Georgia, Brooklyn, New York (called the Sakura Matsuri) and Philadelphia. Fun to attend, they make a great way to kick off Spring and celebrate the beautiful Sakura blossoms that signify the new season.

At Teavana you can now find Sakura Allure green tea, which is a delicious cherry flavored green tea that calls to mind these wonderful festivals (our Flora tea tins are perfect for storing a Sakura-inspired tea). And our new Red Bloom teapot set features blooming Sakura tree blossoms for a brilliant design. Celebrate the Cherry Blossom festival this Spring in one of these cities or with friends in your backyard. Simply add tea to keep it Japanese!

Spring Hanami: A Japanese Tradition comes to Tea

veritas — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:10:38 +0000

Japanese cherry blossoms are a beautiful, yearly introduction into the warm, Spring season. But they only last a short time; typically blossoms are gone within two weeks. So you bathe in the beauty for a short period, celebrate it, and breathe in the scent of Spring just as it arrives.

Hanami is the Japanese celebration of Spring during the days when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Carefully timed, hanami parties occur beneath the cherry blossoms just as the weather warms with decorative paper lanterns providing a warm glow as evening falls. And, of course, much tea is enjoyed while looking forward to warmer weather.

The celebration of hanami inspired our Spring season of tea accessories at Teavana. From teapots, tea cups and tea tins featuring the patterns and details of hanami paper lanterns to the bright colors and bold joy of Spring in our tea pitchers and gift sets, Teavana is celebrating the season with you. Here are some of our favorite new items:

The bright Spring colors of our Hiratsubo cast iron teapot come straight from Japan, where the pot is crafted by Japanese artisans. These teapots feature a modern design that is perfect for being held by two hands together, a symbolic pose that brings out the best of hanami.

Our new Flora tea tins call to mind the paper lanterns of hanami with their bright colors and detailed, textured designs. They keep your teas fresh and delicious for up to a year; and they look great doing it.

With the perfect Spring name, our Bloom tea travel tumblers can’t be forgotten. The handpainted floral design pops on these stoneware tea cups that enable you to easily take tea on the go. Each holds 8oz of tea.

Two other cast iron teapots are also great examples of hanami inspired design: our Maromi Bird cast iron teapot and our Butterfly cast iron teapot feature delicate designs, but make an amazing cup of tea. Cast iron teapots evenly heat making every cup perfectly delicious.

These are just a few of the new Teavana Spring tea accessories inspired by the Japanese tradition of Hanami. Stop by a local Teavana store or our tea website to see the full collection. And don’t forget to throw yourself a fun-filled hanami party to celebrate the new season!

Spicy Winter Tea

veritas — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:05 +0000

Before winter is pushed from our lives by spring’s warm breezes, take a minute to enjoy a few more spicy winter cups of tea this season. A winter chai always seems to warm your heart and mind, no matter the weather outside.

Teavana offers a full range of spicy winter tea, from the traditional Maharajah Chai Oolong tea to the unique French Spice Quartet Oolong tea. But the perennial favorite is our White Ayurvedic Chai white tea that has just the right combination of spicy and sweet to fill your favorite tea cup with pleasure. Or, if you would rather a chocolaty spice tea, try our Azteca Fire herbal tea that tastes like hot chocolate with a spicy kick at the end.

Once spring blusters its way into our lives, the spice tea tends to be replaced by fruity concoctions bursting with the flavors and tastes of warm seasons. So take a chance now to watch the last snow melting with a warm cup of your favorite spicy tea!

Cyber Monday | Free Mari Tin With Purchase Ends Tonight!

teamagic — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:57:32 +0000

Cyber Monday Offer from Teavana.com! Shop Teavana.com today and receive a FREE Mari Tin with any purchase! Ends tonight 11:59pm EST November 28, 2011.

Tin color is random and cannot be chosen. Online exclusive. Not valid in Teavana stores, with other offers, or with prior purchases. Void where prohibited by law.

As always, Teavana.com offers Free Shipping on all orders over $50! Start your holiday shopping now and find the perfect tea gift for someone you love (and get a little something for yourself, too).

Free Mari Tin With Purchase | Only on Teavana.com!

teamagic — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:33:39 +0000

Why wait until Friday? Shop Teavana.com today and receive a FREE Mari Tin with any purchase! Offer valid starting November 23, 2011 and ends 11:59pm EST November 28, 2011.

Tin color is random and cannot be chosen. Online exclusive. Not valid in Teavana stores, with other offers, or with prior purchases. Void where prohibited by law.

As always, Teavana.com offers Free Shipping on all orders over $50! Start your holiday shopping now and find the perfect tea gift for someone you love (and get a little something for yourself, too).

New Tea Gifts Have Arrived

teamagic — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:00:05 +0000

The season of giving is upon us and Teavana has new tea gifts that are sure to be high on your wish list or the perfect present for a special someone.

White Orchid Tea Set

This elegant set has a delicate, sculpted orchid adorning the teapot and the cups. Due to the delicate nature of the design, each mold can only be used to make 30 teapots before it is retired. Each individual petal is cast separately and then applied by hand to create the orchid. The handle on the teacup is an extension of the stem. Shop White Orchid Tea Set

Year of the Monkey Cast Iron Teapot

New Color! Our favorite Year of the Monkey Cast Iron Teapot is now available in red! The monkey epitomizes cleverness, skillfulness, flexibility, inventiveness and the ability to solve the most difficult problems with ease. The teapot is enameled on the inside for years of use, preventing rust and oxidation. It is equipped with a stainless steel mesh infuser. Shop Year of the Monkey Cast Iron Teapot

Opening the Doors Tea Gift Set

This is the ‘Best of Teavana’. This collection presents Teavana’s classic blends of two teas together, optimizing the flavors and health properties of each. Taste what Teavana has in store for you! Every tea tells a story, every sip takes you to a special point in time. Savor our classic favorites in your own home, anytime, and open the doors to health, wisdom & happiness. Each set contains 12 oz of German rock sugar, 4 tea tins, and 2 oz of the following popular blends: Youthberry & Wild Orange Blossom, White Ayurvedic Chai & Samurai Chi Mate, Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls & Rooibos Tropica and Rooibos Blueberry Bliss & Strawberrry Lemonade. Shop Opening the Doors Tea Gift Set

Blooming Zen Gift Set

With such beautiful packaging, you won’t need to wrap the Blooming Zen Gift Set before gifting! This elite duo of blooming white teas tantalizes the eyes as well as the taste buds. These rare fragrant tea blossoms are perfect for any occasion. This collection symbolizes the Zen way of life though its gentle and graceful blossoms and soothing tastes. Each set contains 8 Strawberry Misaki and 8 Peach Momotaro exquisitely hand-tied artisanal tea balls in 2 air-tight/light-tight tea tins and a lovely 32 ounce pagoda shaped borosilicate glass teapot. Shop Blooming Zen Gift Set

For more great tea gift ideas, shop the Tea Gift Center.

Perfect Tea Touch now available for Android!

teamagic — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:28:46 +0000

Make the perfect cup of tea with the Teavana Perfect Tea Touch app, now available for the iTouch, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. It features everything you need to blend and steep your favorite teas.

In addition to in depth knowledge on Teavana’s fine teas, the App includes a musical tea timer, custom tea blender, Teavana store locator and the functionality to save your favorite teas and tea blends for easy reference or share your cup of tea with friends through email and social channels. The App also links seamlessly to Teavana’s mobile site to shop your tea or tea blends when your tea supply runs low.

Whether you’re a tea aficionado or a tea beginner, the Teavana Perfect Tea Touch app is an expansive resource to explore the world of loose leaf tea and craft the perfect cup.

Download it today!

Android: http://www.teavana.com/android
iPhone: http://www.teavana.com/iphone

Crazy about Matcha!

teamagic — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:03:22 +0000

Matcha is made from green tea leaves that are grown under shade and then delicately ground into a silky, smooth chartreuse powder. In Japan, Matcha is an integral part of The Japanese Tea Ceremony, a cultural ritual, often practiced several times daily. The ceremony is a spiritual experience that embodies harmony, respect, purity & tranquility. There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of Matcha in our everyday diets–from Matcha lattes to adding it to your morning smoothie or sprinkling it over yogurt or oatmeal. With naturally occuring vitamins A and C, potassium and iron, nutrients and fiber, this is a healthy alternative to a morning cup of coffee.

Shop Matcha Green Tea Powder
How To Make Matcha–Traditional and Everyday Matcha

Watch as Margaux J. Rathbun, founder of Authentic Self Awareness and certified nutritional therapy practitioner, discusses Teavana’s Imperial Grade Matcha green tea powder.