Tea Resources
Tea Publications
Tea Poetry – book compiled and published by Pearl Dexter, former Editor of Tea - A Magazine.
Tea Time – Luscious magazine profiling tea and tea lore. Filled with glossy photos and wonderful recipes. (www.teatimemagazine.com)
Southern Lady – From the publishers of Tea Time with a focus on people and places in the South as well as wonderful tea time recipes. (www.southernladymagazine.com)
The Tea House Times – Go to www.theteahousetimes.com for subscription information and dozens of links to tea shops, purveyors of tea, gift shops, and tea events.
Victoria – Articles and pictorials on homes, home design, and tea. (www.victoriamag.com)
The Gilded Lily – Publication from the Ladies Tea Guild. (www.glily.com)
Tea in Texas – Highlighting Texas tea rooms and tea events. (www.teaintexas.com)
Fresh Cup Magazine – For tea and coffee professionals. (www.freshcup.com)
Tea & Coffee – Trade journal for the tea and coffee industry. (www.teaandcoffee.net)
A Tea Reader -- by Katrina Avila Munichiello, an anthology of tea stories and reflections.
(www.tea-reader.com)
American Tea Plantations
Charleston Tea Plantation - The oldest and largest tea plantation in the United States. Order their fine black tea or schedule a visit at www.bigelowtea.com.
Fairhope Tea Plantation – Tea produced in Fairhope, Alabama can be purchased though the Church Mouse gift shop. (www.thechurchmouse.com)
Sakuma Brothers Farm – This tea garden just outside Burlington, WA has been growing white and green tea for ten years. (www.sakumamarket.com)
Big Island Tea – Organic artisan tea from Hawaii. (www.bigislandtea.com)
Tea Websites and Interesting Blogs
Thedailytea.com - Formerly Tea Magazine, this online publication is filled with tea news, recipes, inspiration, and tea travel.
Teamap.com - Directory of hundreds of tea shops in the U.S. and Canada.
GreatTearoomsofAmerica.com – Excellent tea shop guide.
Cookingwithideas.typepad.com – Recipes and book reviews for the Bibliochef.
Cuppatea4sheri.blogspot.com – Amazing recipes.
Seedrack.com – Order camellia sinensis seeds and grow your own tea!
Friendshiptea.blogspot – Tea shop reviews, recipes, and more.
Theladiestea.com – Networking platform for women.
Jennybakes.com – Fabulous recipes from a real make-it-from-scratch baker.
Teanmystery.com – Tea shop, books, gifts, and gift baskets.
Allteapots.com – Teapots from around the world.
Fireflyvodka.com – South Carolina purveyors of Sweet Tea Vodka, Raspberry Tea Vodka, Peach Tea Vodka and more. Just visiting this website is a trip in itself!
Teasquared.blogspot.com – Fun, well-written blog about tea, tea shops, and tea musings.
Bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com – Tea, baking, decorations, and gardening.
Tealoversroom.com – California tea rooms, Teacasts, links.
Teapages.blogspot.com – All things tea.
Baking.about.com – Carroll Pellegrinelli writes a terrific baking blog complete with recipes and photo instructions.
Teawithfriends.blogspot.com – Lovely blog on tea, friendship, and tea accoutrements.
Sharonsgardenofbookreviews.blogspot.com – Terrific book reviews by an entertainment journalist.
Teaescapade.wordpress.com – Enjoyable tea blog.
Lattesandlife.com – Witty musings on life.
Napkinfoldingguide.com – Photo illustrations of 27 different (and sometimes elaborate) napkin folds.
World Tea Expo – This premier business-to-business trade show features more than 300 tea suppliers, vendors, and tea innovators. (www.worldteaexpo.com)
Sweetgrassbaskets.net – One of several websites where you can buy sweetgrass baskets direct from the artist.
Teagw.com -- Visit this website and click on Products to find tea pillows filled with jasmine, rose, lavender, and green tea.
Goldendelighthoney.com -- Carolina honey to sweeten your tea.
FatCatScones.com -- Frozen ready-to-bake scones.
KingArthurFlour.com -- One of the best flours for baking. this is what many professional pasty chefs use.
Californiateahouse.com -- Order Machu's Blend, a special herbal tea for dogs that promotes healthy skin, lowers stress, and aids digestion.
Vintageteaworks.com -- This company offers six unique wine-flavored tea blends that celebrate wine and respect the teac.
Downtonabbeycooks.com -- A Downton Abbey blog with news and recipes. You can also order their book Abbey Cooks.
Purveyors of Fine Tea
Visiting charleston
Charleston.com – Travel and hotel guide
Charlestoncvb.com – The official Charleston convention and visitor bureau
Charlestontour.wordpress.com – Private tours of homes and gardens, some including lunch or tea
Charlestonplace.com – Charleston Place Hotel serves an excellent afternoon tea, Thursday through
Saturday, 1 to 3
CulinarytoursofCharleston.com – Sample specialties from Charleston’s local eateries, markets, and bakeries
Poogansporch.com -- This restored Victorian house serves traditional low country cuisine. Be sure to ask about Poogan!
Preservationsociety.org -- Hosts Charleston's annual Fall Candlelight Tour.
Palmettocarriage.com -- Horse drawn carriage rides.
Charlestonharbortours.com -- Boat tours and harbor cruises.
Ghostwalk.net -- Stroll into Charleston's haunted history. Ask them about the "original" Theodosia!
CharlestonTours.net -- Ghost tours plus tours of plantations and historic homes.