Brown Betty teapots are widely considered the premium teapots for steeping Earl Grey tea. Their extraordinary ability to retain heat was discovered in the late 17th century, when these red clay teapots became popular among the tea-drinking English (which is most of them, from what we can discern!).  The deep flavor that Brown Betty teapots imparted to tea, mixed with the odd coffee-pot shape made these teapots an instant classic. We’ve gathered some of our favorites in all sizes from Amazon.com and put them together here for you (see above).

Looking for that boost in the morning, or maybe in the late afternoon when your body seems to be winding down? Recently, we’ve swapped out all our coffee for Teavana’s nutty MatéVana® tea (it even goes well with creamer). Now we can still get our caffeine fix, but it no longer gives us jitters. Also, it is non-addictive, it curbs our hunger, and on top of that, it tastes better (in our opinion, at least)! Try out the best coffee substitute we know – Teavana’s MatéVana®.

Just $5.80 for 2OZ (makes 25-30 cups), from Teavana.

Japanese stoneware, with its intricate and carefully crafted design is an example of artful form meeting function. This particular tea set features an exquisite arrangement of cherry blossoms, dahlias, and magnolias and can be had for just under $50. Strike now while the iron (or in this case, the stone) is still hot!

Spring Blossom Tea Set, from Teavana

Looking for help with losing a few pounds? Incorporate 2 Slimstix a day from Slimm Green Tea into your daily routine, and lose weight the healthy way – with all natural supplements. Aside from green tea, Slimmstix contain Acai, Super Citrimax, & White Kidney Bean. The taste is surprisingly refreshing, and packaged into a light, unobtrusive stick that you can carry anywhere.

Get 10% off your Slimm Green Tea by using the code “slimm 10“.  Here’s the link:
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This Valentine’s Day, why not give the gift of chocolate… tea? Yes, you read that correctly. Chocolate flavors are infused into these six teas from The Mighty Leaf. The chocolate flavor works especially well at enhancing the flavor of the black teas (Mocha Pu-erh Truffle, Pear Caramel Truffle, Chocolate Orange Truffle). Along with the included squares of Scharffen Berger bittersweet chocolate, stainless steel loose tea infuser, and attractive box, it makes for a unique and delectable gift.

$27.96 at The Mighty Leaf

The IngenuiTEA gift set from Adagio Teas is the perfect introductory gift for someone looking to get into loose leaf tea. It comes with a clear teapot with replaceable filters, four samples of Adagio’s best-selling teas, and the exclusive “Guide to Tea” book. Unlike many other teapots, the infuser can be replaced after it is stained or damaged, making it a durable and long-lasting product.

$19 at Adagio Teas

Teavana has quite an impressive selection of white tea, and the fruity and light Strawberry Misaki Blooming Tea is one worth spotlighting. The hand-tied pearls bloom beautifully during steeping, and release the aroma of fresh strawberries into this truly delightful tea. The flavor is very light, however, and steeping time should be extended to at least 10 minutes to get a stronger flavor. Good for multiple steepings.

Click Here to purchase Strawberry Misaki Blooming Tea from Teavana

2010 is here, and undoubtedly, one of the most common new year’s resolutions is weight loss. Green tea, with its unique properties, is one of the best, most natural ways to lose weight. Using green tea to lose weight has, over the past decade, been gaining popularity due to its effectiveness, and maybe more importantly, the lack of negative side effects.

One of the best green teas we’ve tried is Green4Tea. The problem with most green tea (as it relates to weight loss) is the inconsistent level of quality. Green tea’s flavonoids, catechins, and antioxidants, (responsible for green tea’s health benefits), are mainly found in the bud and first two leaves of the plant. The highest quality green teas only consist of the precious bud and first 2 leaves. Green4Tea is specially made to get the maximum health benefit, and so you know you are getting a quality tea made from the most beneficial parts of the tea plant.

Aside from the tea itself, the bonus guides “Life’s Supplements” and “Recipes 2 Motivate” are nice. For just $19.97, it’s a heck of a deal.

Check out Green4Tea at www.green4tea.com