Prettywood Tea Journal

A great article on the health benefits of green tea!

An interesting video on the popularity of tea drinking!

http://video.forbes.com/fvn/personalbest/tea-drinking-techies

The weather is turning around, the clocks have been set forward, Memorial Day is two days away and spring has finally sprung! That means that spring and its celebrations are right around the corner.

A cheerful, springy tea gift basket makes the perfect hospitality gift for any warm-weathered party. Alcohol is not always appropriate and chances are you won’t be the only person bringing a pot of lilies. And since springtime can still be a little bit chilly, why not give the warmth of a lovely cup of tea?  Here are our top five beautifully arranged, spring-time baskets perfect to show your appreciation at any spring party.

Perfect Spring Gift for a Hostess

Our Tea for One Gift Set is an elegant way to show lasting thanks to a generous host or hostess.  This tea gift set features a cleverly designed teapot for one, which rests above a matching teacup and saucer.  The lovely teapot is complemented with a selection of teas and a personalized gift card, all placed gently in a gorgeous silk lined gift box.

A Gift Basket of Floral Delights

For a bright, springy thank you, give our Simple Pleasures Tea Gift Basket. Your choice of teas are charmingly arranged in a floral china teacup, surrounded by beautiful silk flowers, packed in cello wrap, and lovingly topped with a hand tied bow.

Blooming Beauty of Tea Gift Basket 

For a more unique and unusual gift capturing the blossoming of spring, our Blooming Tea Glass Tea Set  is the perfect choice. The hardened glass teapot beautifully showcases the tea flowers that slowly ‘bloom’ and infuse the water with delicate tea aromas. Packaged in a lovely navy, floral silk gift box, the gift basket includes two glass tea cups and eight blooming tea flowers.

Timeless Token of Appreciation

If you are looking for a simple token of your gratitude, Prettywood Teas offers the perfect solutions. Our Vintage Tea Box makes a beautiful gift for hosts of either gender. Crafted from Asian-inspired leather and decorated with an Asian landscape and calligraphy, this beautiful box easily holds around 30 teabags. The Wire Teapot Tea Caddy is a charming and cheerful gift for everyone. This 5” tall champagne finished tea caddy is delightfully shaped teapot shape comes with 40 bags of personally selected teas, giving every room a lovely boutique accent.

These are just a few suggestions from our wide variety of tea gift baskets. If you haven’t found the perfect gift here, you’ll be sure to find it while browsing collection of tea gift baskets

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Everyone!  Be Safe……

Mom – she is the woman who has influenced your life the most, and she deserves to be acknowledged not only once a year, but every day.

You have probably resorted to the same old regiment of flowers and candy in the past for Mother’s Day, but isn’t it time to do something a little different for such a special woman? Here are six ideas how you can make every day and Mother’s Day something to remember.

• Pamper Mom

Mom put her children first for years, often forgetting to take care of herself. So why not pamper her with a massage, a pedicure, or indulgent surprise? Our Celebrate Tea Gift Basket really gives you the chance to pamper Mom with some deliciously soothing teas.

·         Acknowledge Mom Year Round

Wasn’t it Mom who always said “It’s the thought that counts?” Don’t just wait until May to tell Mom you are thinking about her. Pick up the phone and just let her know you are thinking about her and how much you are thankful for her. In our busy lives, we often forget to say such meaningful things before it is too late.

·         Take Some Time Out for Mom

As we grow older and establish lives of our own, we often get too busy to spend quality time with our mothers. Take some time out for dates with Mom throughout the year, whether for dinner, a walk in the park or just a hot cup of tea. Our English Elite Tea Gift Basket is perfect for a tea date with Mom. 

·         Random Acts of Kindness

More than just a gift once a year, surprise Mom with small acts of love and appreciation. Mow her lawn, prune the hedges or trim the trees. Wash her car or sweep her walkway. Even small gestures like a note on the door or will certainly brighten her day.

·         Bring Her Breakfast in Bed

Who doesn’t like to sleep in a little longer on the weekend? An old-fashioned breakfast in bed with tea and scones from our Tea Time Made Simple Gift is sure to delight her.

·         Indulge Mom’s Sweet Tooth

Everyone likes a sweet treat now and then, especially with a warm cup of gourmet tea. Our Tea and Truffles Gift Basket is perfect to tantalize Mom’s taste buds.

Mother’s Day is an important holiday because it reminds us all how important Mom is.  Take some time this year to show her just how special she is in your eyes