The Easiest Way to Iced Tea
Iced tea gained its popularity during the summer of 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. It was there that a tea merchant, Richard Blechynden, found himself struggling to pander his hot tea on a sweltering Louisiana day. He located some ice, added it to the tea, and...
Tea Maintenance
Not all of us always have the time to properly wash and scrub infusers after every brewing, and sometimes we even leave the tea leaves in the infuser for a second and third brewing. That’s when tea stains start creating and a brown crust starts covering the once new...
Earl Grey MarTEAni Recipe
Enjoy this variation on your favorite happy hour drink! Earl Grey loose-leaf tea can be infused into your favorite gin to create a tasty twist on the traditional martini! Earl Grey Loose-Leaf Tea-Infused Gin What you need: One 750 ml bottle of Tanqueray gin (feel free...
A Time For Wine
Since opening its doors in 2013, The Tea Shoppe has provided guests with a dining experience unlike any other. In such a fast paced world, this cozy spot provides an experience like no other. The inviting decor beckons you to relax, reflect, and refresh with a hot cup...
The Tea Shoppe – Who are we?
In 2012, a couple from Cumberland, MD opened The Tea Cupboard with a small storefront, a kitchen smaller than a powder room and seating for only 20, in the historic Seneca Center of Morgantown, WV. The Seneca Center was built in 1896 and once home to the Seneca Glass...
Tea Tuesday: Holiday Winter Spice
“Sweeping blasts…o’ercast skies…winter, you love it or you hate it.” By the sounds of it, Robert Burns loved it every frozen minute of it. We can’t say I feel the same way, but I do love spicy winter warm-up beverages…any time of the year. Although I am not a fan of...
Tea Tuesday: Winter Palace Marzipan Rooibos
When I was a little girl, nothing excited me quite like the holidays. The sparkling lights on every house in sight combined with a warm cozy household made the season magical. There was nothing quite like the sparkle of fresh snow. Flash forward, the holidays still...
Tea Tuesday: Cream Earl Grey
Ready or not, the holidays are in full swing. After the hectic combination of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, few things are as soothing as a hot cup of tea and warm pajamas. Our featured tea of the week is our Cream Earl Grey. Earl Grey is a classic English breakfast...