Book & Tea Pairing: Turmeric Spiced

Turmeric. Instinctively, yes, it’s good for you. Reflexively, it’s been, no thanks. If I’ve learned anything, the #necessiTEA of giving teas I initially said no to, another chance, has been beneficial. Book: Afterlife by Julia Alvarez & Turmeric Spiced Tea from Vahdam Teas Case in point, turmeric blends. The health benefits of turmeric abound. ConsideringContinue

It’s Not All Downhill from Here

Thank you Random House #randomhousepartner for the review book. “Would you like some hot tea or does that make you feel like an old lady?”— It’s Not All Downhill from Here, Terry McMillan First off, great Auntie Lo (Loretha), I implore you and Jalecia STOP MAKING TEA USING THE MICROWAVE and dunking tea bags inContinue

Books By the Cup Café – Lakewood Book Tour

Welcome to Books By the Cup Café (BBTCC). Thank you Amistad Books (publisher) for the free review book. Thank you Amoda Tea for today’s featured tea. Lakewood by Megan Giddings Book: Lakewood by Megan Giddings (MG) available today, March 24, 2020, in the USFeatured Tea: Mint Green Chai, sencha green tea beautifully balanced with cardamom,Continue

My week in books and tea 10.20.19

Some weeks in reading can feel like a feast and other weeks feel more like an appetizer. This was an appetizer week since I’m reading a little bit of everything and enjoying myself. What I finished readingAsk Again, Yes introduces us to the Glessons and the Stanhopes, with the husband’s, Francis and Brian, rookie policeContinue

My week in books and tea 7.28.19

My reading might slow down just a bit as I prepare to visit some friends over the next few weeks. What I finishedEast of Eden was the first book I finished this week. Funny how I had forgotten a good bit about Part 4 from my initial read a few years ago. All I canContinue