The Larkin Tea Blog

"There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life."
- Lin Yutang

A family sitting on the table  

FOODS YOU MUST HAVE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

By William Larkin | Dec 24, 2022

Are there special foods that you MUST have at this special time of year? Ones that have been family traditions for years and without them it just wouldn’t be Christmas?…

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tea poetry contest

TEA & POETRY CONTEST 2022

By Judy Larkin | Apr 29, 2022

Our second Tea & Poetry Contest was very well received with 35 entries from across the USA. People from all walks of life and ages took part with our youngest…

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IT’S NATIONAL PI DAY. LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!

By Judy Larkin | Mar 14, 2022

Today, March 14, people across the U.S. will celebrate an icon of nerd culture: the number pi. So well-known and beloved is pi, also written π or 3.14, that it…

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Charles grey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EARL GREY

By Judy Larkin | Mar 13, 2022

When you enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea, do you ever wonder where the name came from?  A real Earl Grey was indeed connected with the very popular tea. …

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tea pluckers

EVERY DAY IS WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL DAY AT THE LARKIN TEA COMPANY

By Judy Larkin | Mar 11, 2022

March is Women’s History Month, and it is a time to celebrate the contributions women make to the world. We offer greeting cards, tea cozies, Celtic products, and fabulous teas from…

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scones

THE ETIQUETTE OF SCONES

By Judy Larkin | Feb 23, 2022

Scones really are a must for afternoon tea. When serving serving afternoon tea on a three-tier cake stand, the scones are placed on the second tier.

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a table set for thanksgiving

FOOD & TEA PAIRINGS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

By Judy Larkin | Nov 14, 2021

Round out your Thanksgiving menu with food and teas that pair perfectly with this annual feast. DINNER TEAS If drinking tea along with the meal you will want to have…

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crates filled with apples

“Fall” in Love with Larkin Tea!

By Judy Larkin | Oct 11, 2021

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER – Credit Card Security, Recipes & October Events Wish you could all come to enjoy the fragrant aromas that are filling the air of our offices as we…

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iced pumpkin spice latte

“Turning Up the Pumpkin Heat”

By Judy Larkin | Aug 13, 2021

Dunkin’ starts their pumpkin spice season earlier and earlier every year. The fall menu will be available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide by Aug. 18, the chain revealed on Wednesday.…

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