Everything stops for tea, my dear. In England, afternoon tea was introduced by royalty due to the fact that they had to wait until late hours before having dinner so they had tea and a little snack. It became a favorite social event during the 1800's and a tradition.
Many phrases have come into our language as a form of expression such as the following:
Not my cup of tea: does not prefer, enjoy, or like
A tempest in a teacup: anger…
Bulk Tea
Brewing a great cup of tea doesn't take rocket science, but it does take patience. As you probably know, there are many tools to help brew a cup of tea if you purchase bulk tea. However, it takes some knowledge of quantity and quality of the tea leaves, the amount of water and temperature of water, and the time for infusion. Making a mistake on any of these elements can lead to a strong, bitter taste that will…
Be Ready for Fall
Be sure to check out our featured teas for fall. The air is getting cold and soon we will need to keep our insides warm.
Harvest Time
These featured teas are blends of herbs and teas such as Harvest Time which is made up of Wild Cherry Bark, Rosehips, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Blackberry Leaf, Cloves, Red Clover, Sage, Extracts. Caffeine free as well, this makes a very fine "tea" to sip in the afternoon…
Many calming and natural medicinal herbs are used as nature's way of soothing nerves. These plants are highly absorbable by the body, therefore, very effective in reducing the anxiety and tension that comes with stress.
Natural Tension Tamers
Most noteworthy, listed below are only a few of the many natural tension tamers we offer at Boston Harbor Tea.
German Chamomile
From Germany, chamomile eases sleep, relaxes the muscles in the body. Some people have benefit in the digestive tract by relieving spasms, abdominal…
R & R (Rest and Relaxation)
Hey, all you awesome Boston Harbor Tea fans. I wanted to give you all a heads up. We will be CLOSED from September 17, 2017 to October 2, 2017 for some needed time off. So please get stocked up on any teas or herbs you might be needing. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!!!
CLEANSE: R & R ( Ream out & Rejuvenate )
This time of year is a good time to cleanse as well. Come in for…
