I've been lazy for a while now and have not updated our blog. Blame it on being busy or anything else - just haven't done it.
We now in the midst of preparing for Christmas - would you belive the year has gone by so quickly?
New in our store is a line of tea accessories called the Roli Tea Steeping Mug - it's a three piece ensemble with stoneware mug and cover and a fine meshed screen, stainless steel basket. It makes brewing loose tea very convienient and simple.

Simply spoon a portion of loose tea (usually about a teaspoon) into the basket, place the basket into the mug and pour hot water into the mug thru the tea, then cover with the lid. After about 4 minutes, remove the lid and invert and remove the basket - the lid makes a easy place to set the basket while you enjoy your tea.
Once you're done, just dump the tea leaves into a wastebasket. This combo also works great when using tea bags without strings, no more burnt fingers!
One other new addition to the store is the new Hawaiian Bee Bar from Honey House - a mild tropical scent and the same great combination of ingredients you love Bee Bars for.