January is National Hot Tea Month, and for good reason. Is there ever a better time to just stay inside and sip a nice, hot cuppa while you avoid the cold weather outside? It's also just nice to drink tea and chat with a loved one, warm up from time outdoors or enjoy a good book. Cookies or pastries don't hurt, either!
Sometimes it's also fun to set a tea goal for the month. Maybe you want to try a new flavor each week--or even each day! There are variety packs of K-cups you can try for exactly that, and many tea shops offer sampler packs you can try. Or perhaps you'd like to actually find a tea you like! If you're not a tall glass of iced sweet tea kind of person, maybe you'll enjoy something hot. If you've only tried black tea, how about a green or an herbal tea? And if you made new health goals for yourself this year, there is a wide variety of wellness teas to help you achieve some of them.
Remember the key to a good cup is good water and steeping to the correct temperature and time. Teas steeped longer than 3 minutes are often too bitter for most people, but do check what temperature, and how long, your tea should brew for the best results.
Do you have any tea goals for January? How about any tea recipes, cocktails or favorite blends or shops to share? Post them in the chat!