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Katie Panara
What is a tea pet?

What is a tea pet?

At Good Life Tea, we're all about enhancing your tea experience, and today, we're diving into the charming world of tea pets. If you've ever heard of these adorable companions and wondered what they are, you're in for a treat. Let's explore the history, usage, and different types of tea pets, and why they could be a delightful addition to your tea sessions.   History of Tea Pets Tea pets have a storied history that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). These small, often whimsical clay figurines originated in Yixing, China, famous for its unique zisha clay. Artisans began...

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Katie Panara
Teas for Stress and Anxiety

Teas for Stress and Anxiety

Good morning, tea friends! While I do hope that you all are having a beautiful and easy week, I recognize that stresses and anxieties are real and present in all of our lives. Whether you are involved in a large project at work, planning a wedding, moving, dealing with little ones home from school for the summer, or anything in between, we all have stressors that cause us angst or uneasiness. While we certainly can't take away these things for you, we want to help you to navigate them and ease them.  First and foremost, I would like to preface...

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Katie Panara
Use Teas in Your Cocktails!

Use Teas in Your Cocktails!

Happy almost Friday, tea friends! Are you getting excited for the weekend? Did you get to enjoy the beautiful weather with friends? Were you lake or poolside (hopefully)? Did you have a nice glass of iced tea in your hand? I hope all of this and more was your reality! This sounds like the perfect situation to me, and I can't help but think, 'What could have possibly made this better for the Good Life Tea sippers?'. My answer lies in a recent, very popular trend in using teas to make cocktails! I've been reading article after article in which people describe their experience...

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Katie Panara
Sparkling Teas!

Sparkling Teas!

Good morning, tea friends! We hope that your week if going swimmingly. I hope that you had a lovely time, and if you were in Upstate NY with us, I do hope that you were able to stay cool with all the humidity and heat that we have been enduring! Today, I wanted to chat with you all about a recent trend that we have seen become especially popular this summer. We have noticed customers have been asking us continually about sparkling teas. Not only are restaurants and food trucks beginning to offer this delicious drink on their menus but beverage companies such as Corona,...

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