Tea Tumblers from Wilson River Pottery

• $36 for set of 6
• Wilson River Pottery

It's the time of year when you want to cup your hands around a little mug of tea and never let go. These handmade tea tumblers are so inviting. No handles to get in the way, and enough to go around. Picture these filled with hot cider, with a sweet dollop of whipped cream.

Slightly irregular sizes. The smallest holds 4 ounces. More

When I lived on the East Coast, fall was all about finding ways to warm up in the mornings or evenings without cranking up the heat. This meant lots of soups and braises, blankets, long and vigorous walks, and cups of cider. More

Teaball from Freud

• $105
• Horne

I met the folks from Freud at the last Housewares Show last spring, and I loved their handsome espresso makers and teaware. This tea ball is a showpiece for teatime. More

Imagine picking up a box of Earl Grey tea bags at your local store and brewing a cup, as you have for many years. You bring the steamy beverage to your lips and realize something is wrong. Did someone replace your favorite tea with dishwater? That's (literally!) what some Brits are saying about Twinings' new Earl Grey recipe, launched in UK in April. Read on for the incredible comments from outraged tea drinkers. More

Q: I'm a tea enthusiast and stock up on loose leaf teas. However, I'm also a student and like to take my loose leaf with me to class. My favourite tea mug is one of those ceramic ones with the silicone lid, but I don't like to taste the paper in those "fill it yourself" tea bags.

Is there any tea infuser that a) is portable b) can fit in a variety of travel mugs c) won't cause my mug to leak and d) isn't paper based?

Sent by Becca More

Sometimes the first few minutes of the day are the only quiet time I have. At first light, before the day has attained its energy and push, before agendas and lists and demands can form, before my mind has revved up with all its ideas and opinions and anxieties, I get out of bed, make a cup of tea and have myself a quiet sit.
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Bored of my usual tea, I grabbed a box of this Duchess Grey the last time I was at Trader Joe's. It was a fortuitous grab because I am absolutely loving it. Citrusy and fortified with plenty of black tea, hot or iced, a glass of the Duchess hits the spot these long summer days. More

Looking for another frozen treat to make before summer closes? Melissa Clark put together this tea-infused frozen dessert for Gilt Taste, and we can't wait to try it! More

Love a tall, cold glass of sweet tea in summer? Want that exact flavor transported into a bracingly refreshing cocktail? Look no further than Bols Sweet Tea Liqueur. More

In a few weeks I'm going to move from my tiny studio apartment, with its overcrowded kitchen and teeny stove and refrigerator door that doesn't quite close unless you push on it really hard. I'm excited to make this change and at the same time scared, two-sides-of-the-same-coin feelings that leave me a little unbalanced as I flip-flop between them. More