Our May tea of the month is the well loved Lavender Orange Rock Oolong. This blend weaves the complex flavors of oolong with a soothing essence of lavender flowers and zesty twist of orange. Fruity a

April reminds us to be gentle. It’s a time of renewal, Spring, the shifting transition from Winter into warmer months. Our stomachs wake up with aid from bitter and stimulating herbs that help us to

As Spring begins, we think of renewal and blooming. March is the month of beginnings, when buds and bulbs peak their heads through the soil’s top layer, when birds return, when the sun shows up a bit

The first time I tried Pu-Erh Berry I was taken by its unique flavor and fascinated by its hardiness, its ability to be steeped anywhere from 3 to 9 times. Not only was I interested in its notes of ea

The first tea I ever tried at Open Door was Elderberry Rescue. Picked out of a wide array of equally enticing blends, I gravitated to it based on my interest and knowledge around elderberries, as well

The year’s end can feel electric. The energy of the holidays gives way to the New Year, both welcomed in booming celebration and internally reflected upon, often in private.  The ubiquitous New Years

The New Year is in full swing, and we all know what that means, cold weather for the foreseeable future. While there is a lot more to the beginning of a new year than just the weather, January through

Peaceful. Gentle. As formal or informal as you want it to be. The tea party is coming back into fashion, being reclaimed by a generation who Is learning to love both customs, gentility, and good compa

After a long pandemic at home, having parties outside can be a lovely break from social isolation. Time for yourself and your friends is important, and small gatherings with those who are vaccinated a

If you are a tea aficionado, you already know that this drink is flavorful and diverse, and that those who love it have very strong opinions on it—as strong as an Earl Grey that’s left perhaps a littl