Friday Knows Tea

As the days lengthen and the clouds clear away, I've been finding myself holding back spontaneous laughter bubbling in my chest, itching to move, overflowing with inspiration. Are you feeling the same way? Here in the PNW, winter is dark, grey, dreary and a real slog to get through. Today may be equinox, the true first day of spring, but I've noticed for a week or two now that people's steps have been springier and conversations are more musical in tone. It seems we are moving again from greys and browns to pinks and oranges, electric greens and soft yellows. These colors are so lively and flavorful, it's only right to have delicious gatherings with friends to celebrate all the rich Yum around us! In that spirit, may I suggest we begin to make time for regular afternoon teas? How appealing is it to think of sweet, smooth tea over delicate scones and fresh fruits? Perhaps a tea sandwich with a twist? Let's play with Spanish smoke in our salmon and fresh lemon z...

  We've been busy bees behind the scenes for some months now, improving our website for your perusing and purchasing pleasure. New features include: 1 oz. option now available for all products Brewing suggestions now included on all product pages Decaf options now available for many products ALL RETIRED TEAS ARE BACK. Every. Single. One. (seasonal teas remain seasonal.) Products are now sorted by fandom on our updated themed collections page Totally new selections (Colombian-sourced single origin leaf, new Alice in Wonderland teas...) Winter teas are in! Peppermint Stick and Snow Day have returned, soon to be joined by the brand new Hot Buttered Yum! What other changes and upgrades would you like to see? We always love hearing your input.  In the meantime, go enjoy all these fun new upgrades with free domestic shipping! Use coupon code "UpgradesGalore" for US shipping on us.

Hola, mi gente! En este año, mantenernos ocupado en forjar un centro de comunidad para todos. En nuestro salón de té, eres siempre bienvenido. Eres siempre querido. Eres siempre seguro aqui. En el espíritu de amistad, amor y comunidad, nos tu deseamos un muy muy feliz Día de Muertos! Que tu familia viajar bien y tu ofrenda brilla! Mucho amor, Friday y el #TeaSquad   Hello, neighbors! We've been keeping busy this year building a center for all of our community. In our tea house, you are always welcome. You are always wanted. You are always safe here. In the spirit of friendship, love and community, we wish you a very very happy Día de Muertos. May your family travel safely and your altars shine! Much love, Friday and the #TeaSquad

It's time, friends. Summer is rapidly drawing to a close and Fall is making itself known in the cool mornings and subtle bite in the air. Seattle is starting to grow its clouds a little darker and a little more gloomy, and like most Northwesterners, we love it. Seattleites have a tradition of jumping the gun when it comes to Fall. The second any color shows on the edges of our maple leaves, out come the scarves, boots and seasonal beverages. We love it! Our crew here at the tea room are just as shameless in our love of Fall as the rest of our region. Along that vein, I'm so excited to share with you our Fall seasonal blends!   Available from September through December, please join us in a cup of: Punkin Pie Rooibos Maple Houjicha Rebecca's Orange Spice Caramel Apple Harvest Spice These tasty blends will be replacing their Summer counterparts, which will be leaving our selection for the year after Monday, September 3rd. Be sure to stock up on the fo...

Hello, friends! For the past several months I have been secretly (Well, not so secretly. I'm terrible at keeping my own secrets.) working on a huge project. Very happy to announce the great news that we have split-branded! This sub-brand means moving our medicinal teas to a new line: New Apothecary. This will serve to focus our main line (Friday Afternoon) on our unusual single origin and fandom blends, while allowing me to pursue a personal and abiding passion: developing a specialized collection of high-end, ethically-sourced medicinal teas. New Apothecary will be available on its own website , which will feature both this new collection and an herbal medicine blog. I hope you enjoy our new collection as much as I've enjoyed creating it! Logo designed by Erika Rae Heins Health and Happiness, Friday

Here in Seattle, we just hit full-on summer. June-uary is over and we are facing days hovering around 80°F for the next few months. Seattlites are renowned whiners when it comes to weather over 70° (Don't make that face, Lauren. You know it's true.), so we've got you covered with some fantastic summer bevvie ideas. #1: Shaken Iced Tea Really want to elevate your iced tea game? It's as simple as playing Cocktail and shaking that sucker up. Brew a strong pot of your favorite white, green or black tea (or tisane, if caffeine isn't your game) and throw a hefty pour into a cocktail shaker with a handful of those yummy berries you scored at the farmer's market and a handful of ice. Shake it up for a solid 30 seconds, then pour into your favorite iced tea glass. A whole new level to the simple classic iced tea. #2: Tea-Infused Sangria My personal favorite part of hot weather season: an excuse to drink sangria! Next time you make a batch at home, try infusing your...

We love our caffeine. In the US alone, we consume upward of 970 tons of caffeine annually. Caffeine is just a fact in our day-to-day. Sodas, coffee, tea, even caffeinated soap is now a thing. Ok, so we love the stuff. But what exactly is it? Caffeine Molecule In layman's terms, caffeine is a psychoactive drug, classified as a stimulant which effects the central nervous system. When ingested, it reduces fatigue and boosts mental acuity. Caffeine delays muscle exhaustion and increases metabolic rate. Sounds great, yeah? Let's not forget the other side of this. You know the caffeine crash? The headache, crankiness and exhaustion? That's withdrawal. It's the body catching up with being tired and sore all at once. Unpleasant. Caffeine is also super addictive and it doesn't take long to build up a tolerance. Make a daily habit of three cups of coffee and you'll find that after a while you're dragging and want a fourth. We've discussed the side effects o...