Infuse Tea Bar by The Pleasures of Tea

Today's tea pick is the Maple Walnut Green Tea! This customer favorite is a soothing and rich green tea that is perfect to warm you on a cool or rainy day or evening. This blend yields an aromatic and flavorful, medium-bodied infusion with the richness of walnuts and the deep sweetness of maple. We'll be sampling this tea all day, so feel free to stop by to try some! 🙂

Freshly baked scones - Currant and Lavender White Chocolate! Yum :)

Blended up fresh batches of our Liver Support and Turmeric Spice Organic Herbal Tisanes! :)

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is True! Caffeine has a half-life of 1.5 to 9.5 hours. This depends on each person's genetics, which determines how quickly the body metabolizes what is ingested. If you're having trouble sleeping, don't only look at the time you stop caffeine, but also how much you are consuming during the day.

Trivia Tuesday - True or False - Caffeine has anywhere from a 1.5- to 9.5- hour half-life.

Check back tomorrow for the answer! :)

A new shipment of Effie's shortbread-like biscuits has arrived and all 8 flavors are now back in stock! These perfectly textured and not-too-sweet treats are a wonderful accompaniment to tea. They are available in the shop and online shop at www.pleasuresoftea.com 🙂

Today we are traveling to the Fujian Province of China and our tea pick is the Lan Gui Ren Wulong Tea! Lan Gui Ren is a lightly oxidized, rolled Tie Guan Yin wulong that has been coated with powdered ginseng and licorice roots. The leaves of this unique specialty unfurl to yield a very smooth and complex infusion that is highly aromatic, sweet, floral and slightly spicy. The ginseng and licorice root powders do not overpower the cup - it is perfectly balanced. We'll be sampling this tea all weekend, so feel free to stop by to try some! :)

Happy St. Pat's!! Did you know? The Irish people are the heaviest tea drinkers in the world. They brew it up particularly strong and add a healthy dose of milk. They typically consume an average of 4-6 cups a day, with many drinking even more.

Feel free to stop by the shop to celebrate today with a cup of Irish Breakfast Blend Black Tea or any of our green teas! :)

Chai is tea, tea is chai: India’s favourite hot drink

Check out this informative article about chai, its history, and cultural and medicinal aspects.
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/3/13/chai-is-tea-tea-is-chai-indias-love-affair-with-the-drink-2

Chai is tea, tea is chai: India’s favourite hot drink Indians took the tea the British were marketing to them, added spices, milk and sugar, and transformed it forever.

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is True! Yes, a pound of dry tea leaves has more caffeine than a pound of coffee beans.

Trivia Tuesday - True or False - A pound of tea has more caffeine than a pound of coffee.

Check back tomorrow for the answer! :)

Join us for Gong Fu Tea Service - our winter menu is available only for another week or two! 🙂

Details for this appointment-only, seated service can be found here: https://infuseteabarny.com/services/gong-fu-tea-service/

The winter menu is as follows:
*2017 Shou Mei White Tea Cake - Fujian, China
*Lu An Gua Pian Green Tea - Anhui, China
*Genmai Hojicha Green Tea - Japan
*Huang Jin Gui Full Roast Wulong Tea - Fujian, China
*Rou Gui Wu Yi Wulong Tea - Fujian, China
*Okayti Estate Black Tea - Darjeeling, India
*Satemwa Estate Dark Tea - Malawi

Gong Fu Tea appointments last approximately 1.5 hours and start times are available:
Thursdays & Fridays - 11:30 through 3:00
Sundays - 11:30 through 2:00
*Please note that there are no appointments on Saturdays.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to make an appointment for this unique experience and put Gong Fu Tea in the Subject. I look forward to preparing tea for you! 🙂

Daylight Savings began today and we're not fans of losing an hour of sleep. If you need a little boost, then feel free to stop by the shop for a cup of tea....I'll be sure to put extra love in it! 🙂

Today we are traveling to Anxi County, Fujian Province, China and our tea pick is the Tie Guan Yin Light Roast Wulong Tea. These leaves of the Tie Guan Yin cultivar have been processed in the traditional style being rolled, lightly oxidized around 20-25% and then lightly roasted. They unfurl to yield a smooth and flavorful, medium-bodied infusion with notes of stone fruit and burnt caramel and a clean, toasty finish. We'll be sampling this tea all weekend, so feel free to stop by to try some! 🙂

Blended up a fresh batch of Jasmine Mint Green Tea! This blend combines the floral notes of jasmine scented green tea with the freshness of sweet organic spearmint. Enjoy this customer favorite hot or iced 🙂

There are a few spots left in our Tisanes for Digestive Health Tasting Workshop this Saturday 3/11! Digestive health is crucial to overall health, but gastrointestinal distress is, unfortunately, all too common. Join us to learn about some key herbs that may help alleviate symptoms of digestive distress and other strategies to optimize digestive function.

Journey with us on select Saturday evenings for an exploration of tea. Whether it is a fun and unique tasting of a flight of teas or a "foodie" excursion where we pair a few of our favorite things, you will be experiencing a unique, informative, relaxing and interactive adventure - no passport required!

Here are the next several workshops that are scheduled:
Tisanes for Digestive Health - March 11th
Tea & Cheese Pairing - March 25th
Tea & Chocolate Pairing - April 8th (waiting list)
Introduction to Tea Appreciation - April 22nd
Black Teas - April 29th
Green Teas - May 13th

The complete schedule of workshops, workshop descriptions and policies can be found at https://infuseteabarny.com/.../winter-2023-tea-tasting.../.

Workshops begin promptly at 7:00 PM and go to 8:30ish. Feel free to stay longer to enjoy the highly recommended second infusions of each tea that will be prepared. Cost is $30 per person. Pre-paid registration is required and seating is limited. For questions or to register, please email [email protected] or stop by the shop. I look forward to seeing you in class! 🙂

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is True! Yes, indeed, caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world.

Trivia Tuesday - March is Caffeine Awareness Month and the inspiration for today's trivia post. True or False - Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world.

Check back tomorrow for the answer and stay tuned to the trivia we'll be sharing all month! :)

Blended up fresh batches of Rooibos Tranquility Organic Herbal Tisane and Chamomile Citrus Organic Herbal Tisane!

Today we are traveling to the Nilgiri Region of India and our tea pick is the Chamraj Estate Frost Wulong Tea. This is one of the highest tea gardens in the Nilgiris, a mountainous region in the State of Tamil Nadu in the southwestern part of the country. The tea garden was established in 1922 at an elevation above 6,500 feet. The high-grown leaves are plucked during the dry winter months when fog covers the tea gardens, giving us the highly sought-after Frost teas. After harvest, they are then mid-oxidized about 50%-60%. The twisted strip-style leaves unfurl to yield a lively, clean, medium-bodied infusion that is flavorful and highly aromatic with notes of honey and stone fruit and a hint of spice. We'll be sampling this tea all weekend, so feel free to stop by to try some! 🙂

Freshly baked scones - Cranberry Orange and Walnut Cinnamon Sugar! Yum :)

Blended up a batch of our Immune Support Organic Herbal Tisane! This is a caffeine-free blend of adaptogenic herbs that have been used traditionally to support the immune system by mitigating the negative effects of stress. The earthiness of the astragalus root and eleuthero root and tartness of the schisandra berries are rounded out with the subtle sweetness of licorice root.

Thank you for the participation in yesterday's trivia question and the answer is A. Well done! Yes, what makes earl grey distinctive is that it contains bergamot essential oil or flavor. Traditionally, earl grey is crafted with a black tea base; however, now there are many different varieties of earl grey that are crafted with green, wulong, and white teas or other herbs and herbal blends. Some people think that earl grey is a plain black tea, but that is not the case.

Trivia Tuesday - What is distinctive about earl grey?
a) It contains bergamot essential oil or flavor
b) It is a black tea
c) It does not contain any added flavor
d) b & c only
Check back tomorrow for the answer! :)

Join us for Gong Fu Tea Service - our winter menu is available! 🙂

Details for this appointment-only, seated service can be found here: https://infuseteabarny.com/services/gong-fu-tea-service/
The winter menu is as follows:
*2017 Shou Mei White Tea Cake - Fujian, China
*Lu An Gua Pian Green Tea - Anhui, China
*Genmai Hojicha Green Tea - Japan
*Huang Jin Gui Full Roast Wulong Tea - Fujian, China
*Rou Gui Wu Yi Wulong Tea - Fujian, China
*Okayti Estate Black Tea - Darjeeling, India
*Satemwa Estate Dark Tea - Malawi

Gong Fu Tea appointments last approximately 1.5 hours and start times are available:
Thursdays & Fridays - 11:30 through 3:00
Sundays - 11:30 through 2:00
*Please note that there are no appointments on Saturdays.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to make an appointment for this unique experience and put Gong Fu Tea in the Subject. I look forward to preparing tea for you! 🙂

Today we are traveling to the Indonesian island of Java and our tea pick is the PT Harendong Organic Black Tea. PT Harendong Green Farm is located at an elevation approximately 2,700 feet near Mount Halimun Salak National Park in the westernmost Banten Province on the island of Java. The garden has only planted a Taiwanese wulong cultivar of Camellia sinensis sinensis in the rich volcanic soil of this pristine mountainous region. Lightly roasted rolled leaves unfurl to yield a smooth, rich, and complex medium– to full-bodied infusion with sweet notes of caramel and earth and a hint of floral. We'll be sampling this tea all weekend, so feel free to stop by to try some! 🙂

New povitica has arrived at the shop! This satisfying treat is part of my Croatian and Slovenian heritage and is perfect with tea. It's a yeast dough that is rolled out very thin, slathered with delicious fillings, and then rolled up so that there are beautiful swirls when it is cut. It is available in the following flavors: traditional Walnut & Honey, Apple Cranberry Walnut, and Chocolate. Yum! 🙂

Blended up a fresh batch of our Provence Blend Organic Herbal Tisane! This is a blend of herbs reminiscent of the flavors and aromas of this famous region in southern France. The combination of caffeine-free, organic herbs balances the herby and culinary notes of olive leaf and rosemary, the citrus notes of orange peel and lemon thyme, and the earthy-floral notes of lavender.

Thank you for the participation yesterday and well done! The answer to yesterday's trivia question is, indeed, B) oxidation. Tea leaves undergo several different steps during processing, but whether or not the leaves go through an oxidation step is the factor that determines the type of tea it will be.

Trivia Tuesday - Tea leaves undergo several different steps during processing, which results in the six types of tea. Which of the following is the main step we use to determine the tea type?
A) Fermentation
B) Oxidation
C) Rolling
D) Drying
Check back tomorrow for the answer! :)

Winter 2023 Tea Tasting Workshops | Infuse Tea Bar

Just a reminder that our Tea Tasting Workshops are back and registration is open!

Journey with us on select Saturday evenings for an exploration of tea. Whether it is a fun and unique tasting of a flight of teas or a "foodie" excursion where we pair a few of our favorite things, you will be experiencing a unique, informative, relaxing and interactive adventure - no passport required!

We're switching things up a little bit this year and are starting with the herbal tisanes and pairings workshops! Here are just a few of the upcoming workshops:

Tisanes for Stress/Nervous System Support - February 25th - waiting list
Tisanes for Digestive Health - March 11th
Tea & Cheese Pairing - March 25th
Tea & Chocolate Pairing - April 8th - waiting list

The complete schedule of workshops, workshop descriptions and policies can be found at https://infuseteabarny.com/workshops/winter-2023-tea-tasting-workshops/.

Workshops begin promptly at 7:00 PM and go to 8:30ish. Feel free to stay on after the workshop to enjoy the second infusions of each tea that will be prepared. Cost is $30 per person. Pre-paid registration is required and seating is limited. For questions or to register, please email [email protected] or stop by the shop. I look forward to seeing you in class! 🙂

Winter 2023 Tea Tasting Workshops | Infuse Tea Bar We offer a wide variety of instructional, interactive tea-tasting classes. We sample teas from around the world and learn more about global tea culture.

Today we are traveling to the Wu Yi Mountain Region in the Fujian Province of China and our tea pick is the Da Hong Pao Wulong Tea! Also known as Big Red Robe, it is one of the ten most famous teas of China and it is the most famous and widely produced of the Yan Cha (Rock or Cliff) wulong teas from this region. Rock Teas benefit from the rocky soil that imparts a distinctive minerality. Historically, small amounts of this tea were processed from wild-harvested leaves and commercial production of Da Hong Pao began only about 60 years ago using cuttings of the original tea plants. Contrary to popular belief, there is no Da Hong Pao cultivar; instead, this wulong is produced from either the Bei Dou or Qi Dan cultivars or a blend of these and/or other cultivars in order to produce a tea with the distinctive, classic “rock” taste representative of this region. Leaves from different cultivars are blended, mid-oxidized around 40-60%, and then roasted. They yield a smooth and flavorful, medium-bodied infusion with deep, earthy, mineral, mild toasty, and stone fruit notes. We'll be sampling this tea all weekend, so feel free to stop by to try some! 🙂

Blended up a fresh batch of Throat Soother Organic Herbal Tisane! This is a caffeine-free blend of herbs that will soothe the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Marshmallow root and licorice root coat and soothe dry, irritated tissue and mullein can help alleviate mild chest congestion and inflammation in the lungs. This is a perfect blend for the end of a cold, allergies, or a dry, hacking cough.

Today is National Almond Day! Treat yourself to one of our almond teas - Almond Black Tea, Almond Vanilla Green Tea, Rooibos Cinnamon Almond Herbal Tisane, are just a few. Or grab some macarons, since they are made with almond flour :)

Customer Favorites Samplers have been assembled and are back in stock! Other sampler options include Breakfast Teas, Chai, Chocolate, Decaf & Caffeine-Free, Dessert, and Earl Grey. The Spiced Teas Sampler will be assembled and back in stock within the week :)