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Turkish Teas in the Americas

Turkish Teas in the Americas

Posted by Judith A. Ames on Feb 18th 2024

I am slowly getting back to my tea roots. The Chocolate Shop has absorbed so much of my time over the last 5 years, but it’s time. At 9 Lives Tea House, we have just launched our own packaging and pro … read more
Do You Fancy Fiestaware?

Do You Fancy Fiestaware?

Posted by Judith A. Ames on Feb 27th 2022

I grew up in a family the collected and sold antiques. I loved the smell of the old furniture, marveled over the porcelain items and their craftmanship. My aunt and uncle had the most glorious collect … read more
Hi all! Welcome to My World!

Hi all! Welcome to My World!

Posted by Judith A. Ames on Jun 15th 2021

 Well sort of anyway. All of my life I have loved growing things. My parents would give me areas of the yard to plant flowers and I always loved Gladiolas or Irises. There was an elderly lady do … read more
Be a Tea Fashionista!

Be a Tea Fashionista!

Posted by Judith A. Ames on May 9th 2019

Tea is trendy! Tea is hip! Tea is cool! Tea is replacing coffee as the go to 'it' drink. And why not? One doesn't have to follow the crowd. One can 'try on' many different styles, colors, and flavors … read more
The DANGERS of being a Tea Proprietor

The DANGERS of being a Tea Proprietor

Posted by Judith A. Ames on May 9th 2019

Tea - it sounds benign and all, but little do you all know that once you have been bitten by the tea bug, it holds you under its spell. I thought coffee was addicting and it is - that caffeine rush in … read more