Hydrangea Cottage Tea & Gifts

06/17/2026

Watch our newest video interview with Sam Lasante. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RypxFzgsCZc We hope you join us for our 5th year anniversary celebration coming up!

Sam speaks with Erik Tice, owner of Hydrangea Cottage Tea & Gifts, ...

06/16/2026

Tuesday Tea Tidbit....
Every Tuesday we will have a tea post, it will include tea facts, tea history, tea information about the varieties we sell, and other tea related content.
Today's tidbit... If you have ever wondered why one tea tastes light and floral while another is malty, brisk, or full-bodied, part of the answer begins on the stem.
Tea makers pay close attention to the newest growth at the end of each branch. This fresh growth is known as the flush: the bud and the first two young leaves below it. This is the most prized part of the plant for good reason. The bud and youngest leaves are tender, rich in catechins and aromatic compounds, and especially responsive to processing. In many fine teas, the plucking standard is quite specific. A tea described as “one bud, two leaves” reflects a classic harvest approach that captures both delicacy and structure. As you move farther down the stem, the leaves grow larger, thicker, and more fibrous. These mature leaves still have an important role to play, but they behave differently in processing and often produce teas with more body and strength than nuance.

06/13/2026

Only 2 weeks away! Join us for a weekend of celebration

06/11/2026

These cute, shaped soaps make a great gift or get a few for you! They will have your hands nice and soft after working in the yard this Summer.

06/10/2026

These braided coaster sets will make a great addition to your celebrations. Stop in and get yours today! We have other designs available than what is pictured here.

06/09/2026

Tuesday Tea Tidbit....
Every Tuesday we will have a tea post, it will include tea facts, tea history, tea information about the varieties we sell, and other tea related content.
Today's tidbit... Our featured tea is "Young Hyson" from Oliver Pluff & Co. A Chinese green tea beloved by American revolutionaries, this tea was among the most heavily taxed imports before the revolution. Crisp and warm, it offered a refreshing contrast to the turmoil of the time—and was one of the teas destroyed during the Boston Tea Party. It has a light & sweet, spring-like in flavor. Young Hyson (picked in spring) is considered a higher quality tea than Hyson. Available in loose leaf or tea bags, stop in and pick up a tin of this delicious tea today!

06/02/2026

Tuesday Tea Tidbit....
Every Tuesday we will have a tea post, it will include tea facts, tea history, tea information about the varieties we sell, and other tea related content.
Today's tidbit... Our featured tea is "Colombian - Leafy Organic" from Simpson & Vail Tea Company. From the mountainous region of Colombia, in an area steeped in biodiversity, along the western slope of the Andes is the Bitaco tea estate. The gentle mist from the mountains, rich soil, and ample rainfall all stimulate the growth of the tea bushes, producing a tea with unique characteristics. These large, twisted leaves, when stepped, yield a cup that is sweet and mellow with a soft fruity character at the end of each sip. Stop in and pick up a tin of this delicious tea today!

06/02/2026

Mrs. Bridges marmalades, chutneys, and gift boxes are back in stock! It has been a while since we have had these in stock, so grab them while available! All of your favorites are back including strawberry preserve, farmhouse chutney, Dundee orange marmalade, and others. Delicious treats for yourself or a gift!

05/29/2026

New candle designs are now in stock! These popular six-hour timer candles are great for any area of your home that you want a little extra "glow". Nice for on a mantle, bookcase, hallway table, bathroom, or elsewhere there is no flame to worry about. Summer and Patriotic designs are now here, stop in and get yours today! Batteries included at Hydrangea Cottage!

05/28/2026

We are all restocked on Honey! We just got all the raw honey varieties back in from Stockin's honey located in the Lancaster area. Stop in and get yours today before we sell out again!