Many people equate “geeking out” with things like comic books and gaming. We here at GeekMom, however, know folks can geek out about anything. Lately, for a reason I can’t actually pin down, I’ve been talking to a lot of small business owners who have turned their geeky passion into small, independent shops.
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Take a break and check out some geeky, fun, and silly distractions about tea!
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If you are looking for a rainy day activity, a way to explore new tastes with a finicky child, or a good gift idea, make your own tea blends!
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ThinkGeek always manages to find interesting, useful, and quality items, and these are just a sampling of their smaller fare, perfect for filling out your shopping cart to earn that coveted free shipping.
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Geeks love to dress the part, regularly donning their ‘Doctor Who’ T-shirts or multi-pocketed Scottevests. They also love their household tools and goods, finding products that make their lives easier. What are the GeekMoms’ favorites for 2015?
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Chances are there is someone on your gift list this holiday season that geeks out about tea. So here are some ideas to make them squeal like a tea kettle in delight.
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Favorites from the Artist’s Alley at ConnectiCon. Check out hats, cute sea animals, mugs, and more!
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Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.
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Award-winning author Ann Leckie visits GeekMom to talk about her books, her fandoms, and her vision for the future of science fiction. And she brought prizes!
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Different teas, different tastes. Fermentation, oxidation, what’s the difference? Does it matter? YES!
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Tea with Wolverine? How about Loki? Art fandom with tea!
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Tea! Graphs! Aroma! Flavor! Color! (Business Kitty says, “Is this working? YAY!”)
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Winter is the perfect time to develop a tea habit.
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Tea parties don’t have to be about sparkles and lace. Here are some picture books to liven up your tea party for all genders and styles.
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Elevenses is a diverting strategy game that just happens to be clothed in pale pink, with sugar cubes as tokens.
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Reading GeekMom will make your day 39% happier, your children 50% smarter, and the world 100% better. Hmm…maybe learning about statistics would help.
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The “Teacup Poisoner,” clear bobas to choke on, and a game to see how much caffeine will kill you!
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Here are some of the marvelous merchants at GeekGirlCon 2014 that really stood out for their wonderful wares.
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The newly sequenced Coffea canephora (robusta coffee) genome reveals more tricks up caffeine’s sleeve.
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Start planning ahead now for hot tea on cool autumn nights by checking out this list of phenomenally unique, geeky teapots.
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GeekMom Jackie shared an afternoon with Mary Poppins and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to discuss their latest children’s picture book.
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Looking for a British fix post Downton Abbey? GeekMom and British transplant Sarah offers some tongue in cheek, some serious, suggestions for your British needs.
Continue ReadingWe have expanded the term “geek” to encompass anything that you are overly excited/obsessed/people-think-you’re-weird about. This is how Rebecca is with tea.
Continue ReadingMy nephew is an adult, and one of my favorite people to hang out with. One day, the smell of smokey tea took us to another dimension.
Continue ReadingMaking collections on eBay is a great way to come up with ideas for your own wish list, and as a gift idea list for others.
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Have fun learning statistics with your kids by polling friends and family about their drinking habits: drinking tea!
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As a tea geek that loves to pass on my obsession with the young’uns in my life, I was excited to review Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger.
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I recently discovered some geek-inspired beverages that are perfect for grabbing your favorite cup and settling in to re-watch your favorite TV shows.
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Get Kristen’s take on Oz The Great and Powerful, and enter to win our Oz giveaway!
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Make violet flower tea, which is blue. Add lemon juice and it turns pink! Why? My daughter made me this beautiful and magical drink for Mother’s Day, but then her chemistry teacher made her figure out why the color change happened. It’s anthocyanins (but still magical.)
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