Whether you're lounging by a pool in the heat of summer or curled up on a sofa in the brrr of winter, there's nothing like sipping tea while getting lost is a great story. Because we're always looking for new favorites, you're invited to help create a TEArrific list of book and tea pairings!
To kick things off, see what Leah, Holly and Hannah from the Ethical Blogger Network are reading, then scroll below to share your favorite Numi tea + book pairings for a chance to win!
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Leah’s Pairing: The Places In Between + Toasted Rice Green Tea
I think there's something very healthy about the meditative process of reading through something long form, like a book or even an essay, especially with a nice, tannin-y cup of tea to round out the experience.
I particularly love getting lost in someone's story, because there's always something to learn when you walk in someone else’s shoes for awhile. Last summer, I picked up The Places in Between by Rory Stewart and found myself immediately engrossed in the narrative. The Places in Between is the travel journal of a British man who walks across Afghanistan, beginning his journey only months after the terrorist attack on the twin towers in September 2001 and President Bush has declared war on the country. Needless to say, it was a difficult time for both countries, but I was almost completely naive to the complexities of Afghanistan's political and social system and, until reading this book, couldn't speak to the history of invasion and breakdown of traditional, tribal social systems; disparate cultures and religions; or even the basic geography of the country.
The Places In Between was a life-changing read for me because it pushed me out of my western narrative of Afghanistan and let me catch a glimpse inside a country that is politically and socially very different from my own while being comprised of individuals, families, and social groups that want the same things for themselves as anyone else on the planet: security, safety, longevity, peace.
This book pairs perfectly with Numi Toasted Rice Green Tea because it’s complex. Foreign and yet familiar. The hard-to-achieve paradox of depth and lightness. It’s human.
Holly's Pairing: Empire of the Summer Moon + Rooibos
For as long as I can remember, I’ve looked to the wisdom of the First Nations Peoples who, along with my mother, are responsible for my love, respect, and understanding of the earth.
Where I grew up in Canada, we were educated about the unhealthy relationship between the First Nations Peoples and settlers from the white man’s perspective. Often we were assigned books by First Nations authors which described the aftermath caused by the abuses of the white man, but never have I read a story which covered both sides equally with such seemingly unbiased and unglorified accounts of the atrocities perpetrated.
I found Empire of the Summer Moon rather serendipitously, in a charity shop while I was living in Texas, just as I was about to embark on a three-month road trip through the historical desert plains this book describes. From the moment I began reading it I found myself mesmerized by the tales of the last frontier, of humanity at its very worst, and of the parallels of love, family, and fortitude which both communities shared.
When I was a kid, we didn’t have a TV, so books were our main form of evening entertainment. Most of my childhood was spent curled up in a chair with a book and a cup of herbal tea in hand, and to this day the combination of the two brings me serenity.
As a blogger, part of keeping a healthy balance means working in computer-free hobbies. For me, one of those is reading, and most of the time (because some days it's wine), I still pair my beloved books with a tasty tea. (Often that tea is Numi’s Rooibos which, as the celebrated tea of South Africa, is a fitting flavour to pair with this book as South Africa has its own history of disharmony between the natives of the land and those who came to colonize it. It’s also a tea which, like the medicinal teas of North America’s First Nations Peoples, has healed ailments and illnesses for centuries and, like Aboriginal medicinal teas, has been a base for many Western pharmaceutical treatments. A gift from mama earth and those who learned to listen to her, impartially bestowing wellness on all.
Hannah's Pairing: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana + Aged Early Grey
New York Times bestseller The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is the riveting tale of a courageous young Afghan women named Kamila and her sisters, who fought to survive through war and Taliban rule by running a covert business operation.
While living in the city of Kabul, Kamila and the women in her community lost the opportunity to go to school, and even the freedom to walk about freely for a period of over five years. Refusing to go on as prisoners inside the walls of their own home, they risked their safety daily to create sustainable work and provide for not only their own family, but the families of others.
Often, the news that we receive regarding conflict in the middle east is one-sided and watered down to fit into a specific agenda. This book is a very powerful read because it allows the women of Afghanistan to tell their own story---one that might shake your preconceived notions!
When I borrowed this book from a friend, I devoured the entire thing in two sittings! The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is not only a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of the women it celebrates, it’s an empowering and uplifting tale of resilience and determination against all odds. Any global citizen will benefit from the perspective it provides!
Maybe it’s because I imagine some of my favorite authors typing manuscripts over a steaming cup of it, or maybe it’s because I have fond memories of drinking a cup myself while enjoying a good book, but Aged Earl Grey is my tea of choice for settling down for a reading session. Numi’s Aged Earl Grey, infused with bergamont, is deliciously rich and smooth, with citrusy notes.
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Thank you for these recommendations! Lately I’ve been listening to audio books during my commute. A recent favorite is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, accompanied by a to-go cup of Chocolate Earl Grey. ☕️
Toast by Nigel Slater with the Breakfast Blend x
Love this idea !!! The best times are favorite books with delicious favorite teas!!
All the books look great. I think I am most interested in Holly’s pick.
Lately its been all non fiction (looking for new soap recipes and such) and homeschool prep but I’m itching to sit and read the new harry potter! 🙂 Tea and a book is perfection!
Wonderful book to pair with the Rooibos tea, my favorite. As for me I’m currently reading The girl on the train, and usually it’s at night so I can unwind from the day along with my Numi Chocolate Rooibos tea, chocolate in my tea is Perfection! And it helps to settle me down from the drama of this book, cheers!
A Thousand Miles from Nowhere by John Gregory Brown is my summer must read! I would make myself Jasmine green and then pour it into my Yeti and head out to the beach. Sitting and reading with my favorite Numi tea iced for the heat of the South! Excellent all around.
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr and Numi chocolate Pu-Erh tea. What a combo! Trust me I’ve tried it…
I’m reading Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher with jasmine green tea is perfect afternoon by myself relaxing with lovely tea & great read thanks!
Chocolate spice and a walk across the west
The Husbands Secret and Chocolate spice
Tea and book pairing: Numi Basil Mint Puerh Tea + The Geography of Bliss
Moroccan Mint and The Enchanted April.
An oldie but goodie The Mists of Avalon and Jasmine Green Tea.
Hannahs with Aged Earl Grey! Never heard of aged Earl Grey before. That and the book it is paired with sounds wonderfu
A mug of Rooibos Chai in mid-afternoon, while reading my new Ayurvedic book, Absolute Beauty. The wisdom words detailing ancient Indian healing sink into my being along with the warming spices of my drink.
Moroccan Mint and You Learn by Living.
the notebook along with some tumeric tea
tumeric tea and the book harry potter
I would pair Breakfast Blend with the book I am enjoying right now, “Elizabeth and Her German Garden”, by Elizabeth Von Armin.
My favorite tea is Earl Grey and I would pair it with a Doctor Who book :).
I love a nice hot mug of chocolate rooibos while reading the Harry Potter series!
I love to read any of Diana Gabaldon’s books with my favorite tea, Rooibos Chai!
I choose White Oleander with some White Tea
To say I love to read is an understatement.you will usually find me with a book in hand and orders placed for the next book before I’ve started the last. I love mysteries, my favorite author being Mary Higgins Clark. I’d pair her books with Numi’s chamomile lemon – a calming, refreshing tea to enjoy my “me time”.
I choose Me Before You and Jasmine Green Tea.
This month it’s been, Bringing up Bebe paired with rooibos chai. Love your teas!
I would like to try Hannah’s combo! On my own I would pair Herbal Teasan Rooibos with Jane Porter’s The Kidnapped Christmas Bride!
I love reading sci-fi with tea. There are too many excellent authors to choose from. I am currently reading Lion’s Blood by Steven Barnes while drinking Numi Tea with Turmeric.
Thank you for this! My favorite pairing from here is The Empire of the Moon and Rooibos. I’m going to made this book to my TBR list!
Alchemist with White Tea.
Toasted Rice green tea sounds delicious! I would love to pair it with the Harry Potter series I’m getting ready to re-read!
The Toasted Rice Green Tea sounds divine! Nutty flavor is always fantastic with green tea, and a shot of soy milk! I would pair it with The Places In Between to follow your advice!
Such a tough choice! I think I’d pair Dry Desert Lime — lime being an ancient, vibrant source of health — with one of my favorite books, American Gods.
I would love to try any teas with ginger; always a favorite for me. Pair it with “Pierced by the Sun”
The princess Book by Lori Wick+AGED EARL GREY
Empire of the Summer Moon and Rooibos sound like a wonderful weekend. This looks like a powerful book♡
I like reading Game of Thrones and having GOLDEN CHAI!
~ Furiously Happy ~ by Jenny Lawson + Basil Mint Pu-Erh Tea = Bliss
Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarity, paired with Numi Breakfast Blend!
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang with Numi Golden Jasmine
My current pairing is a favorite so far- Numi Mate Lemon over ice w/ Savannah Bee Company sourwood honey (so good together), while digging into “Their a Eyes Were Watching God.” Love!
I am reading Game of Thrones and like EMPEROR’S PU·ERH tea.
My newest favorite book I am enjoying is called Braving It about a father, daughter trip into the Alaskan wild.
Jack London Call of the Wild and Chocolate Spice. Perfection!
The Peripheral by William Gibson and Emperor’s Pu-erh
Dack Matter by Blake Crouch and Chocolate Mint
Numi aged earl grey and The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Berambaum.
I like The daughter of fortune by Isabel Allende and my favorite Numi tea is jasmine green tea . delicious
Numi & Reading what a delight! Right now I’m enjoying Iced Numi Maté Lemon sweetened with a tiny bit of honey. Goes well on these hot summer days while reading “Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen”.
Thank you!
EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON + ROOIBOS
I’m absolutely in love with Numi’s more savory teas. Of all of the teas I’ve tried, the Three Roots Turmeric has won my heart, and I’m obsessed with it. I’ve been reading Douglas Adams ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series this summer… I am currently reading “The Restaurant at the End of the Universe”. The witty narrative and endearing characters are a perfect respite from the chaos of everyday life, and having the perfect cup of tea to pair it with is an absolute godsend.
I havent had your teas yet..whichever i would choose if would be with Little Women
Portrait of a Lady + rooibos. Simple and delicious.
The Wrong Mother by Sophia Hannah paired with a bold Rooibos! It’s a mystery and the Rooibos keeps me in the action!!!
I like to read the New York Times Sunday paper paired with Numi Breakfast Blend – a hearty, balanced morning cup.
Riverbend Romance by Valerie Comer and a black tea. I love Valerie Comer books. I just finished her Farm fresh Romance series. It’s a series about friends who buy a property together and build a sustainable living farm together. The love and community they develop along the way. And their growth in thier faith with God. The Series starts with a book called Raspberries and Vinegar. But I think Numi would enjoy the book Wild Mint Tea the best. I absolutely love mint tea. It is my favorite tea. Mint boosts my mood. But in the morning I drink black tea, and I’m all out of a black mint tea. So just plain organic black tea for me this morning.
I’m currently reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls!
My current favorite pairing is “Wabi Sabi Love” by Arielle Ford with the Jasmine Green tea and a small spot of honey!
I would pair it with White Tea and Sookie Stackhouse Diaries.
I am reading ‘Notes from a Small Island’ by Bill Bryson – paired with (of course) Breakfast Blend for the perfect English experience.
Moroccan Mint + Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
I absolutely love the cardamom puerh tea. It is the perfect blend for completing the Death By Series by Linda Gerber.
Reading Yes Please! By Amy Poehler with my blooming tea!
The Heart and The Fist – Eric Greitens
Jasmine Green with Generation Iron
moroccan mint with any dean koontz book!
Been reading “when breath becomes air” while enjoying my Numi Rooibos tea
Drinking Golden Chai with The Cursed Child currently.
My favorite book and tea pairing lately has been “love in lowercase” by Francesc Miralles and an ice cold glass of Berried Treasures iced tea. So refreshing on these super hot days and my favorite form of self care.
I love drinking Chamomile, and I’m currently reading The Martian, which is Andrew Luck’s (quarterback to the Colts) book choice this quarter!
“Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind – Informal talk on Zen meditation and practice” by Shunryu Suzuki and Gunpowder Green tea.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri with Honey bush❤
Knight in shining armor by Jude Devereux and matcha green tea with almond milk!
I just finished reading “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai. Numi’s Rooibos Chai tea would go wonderfully with this book–it’s sweet with spices just like what Malala is in life (a sweet yet fierce warrior for girl’s education).
I’m reading “Holy Shit: Managing Manure to Save Mankind” and I just can’t resist suggesting it would pair well with Pu-Erh.
I would pair White Bone by Ridley Pearson with Chinese Breakfast since the tea is malty and full-bodied with lingering floral notes.
Today I am sipping Mate Lemon, one of my Numi faves, and reading a mystery, Safety Valve.
Camomile and the notebook
Still trying to get thru Atlas Shrugged and drinking Mate.
Rooibos chai and anything by James Patterson. Two of my favorites!
My favorite book at the moment is, The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. A cup of chamomile lemon tea goes perfect with it; both the tea and reading is so soothing and full of warmth!
I enjoy drinking different varieties of tea.
I love to sip on chocolate mint tea while cozying up to the selection series by Kiera Cass!
All of them look amazing!! I like mixing up my flavors because I drink tea everyday.
Harry Potter and Chai Tea
Organic breakfast blend and The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks.
Ghost Stories and Earl Grey would be my pairing.
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality
by Dalai Lama with Gunpowder Green Numi tea!
I would pair Breakfast Blend with the book I am enjoying right now, “Burned”, By Ellen Hopkins
Moroccan Mint and one of my favorite reads Fireflies in December 🙂
Chamomile Lemon and The Mortal Instruments. Its the second time I’m reading this series and I LOVE it! I may even read the spin off of the series Clockwork Princess. They were just as good. I’ve always liked Chamomile tea and I like a tea I can add some lemon to.
Sex at Dawn with earl grey!
Reading coldest winter ever while drinking breakfast blend
Toasted rice green tea with the book I’m reading now blood Grove by Alex bledsoe!
Toasted Rice Green Tea is my Roasty, Toasty FAVE! It is great From Morning un til Nght! I <3 it!
Empire of the Summer Moon and Rooibos would be the pair I choose. 🙂
Right now I have been reading the series Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber. It’s set in Wasington State and every chapter seems to have someone sitting down to a cup of tea. I enjoy Earl Grey or Breakfast Blend.
At the moment I am enjoying Promogranet tea with my book Closed behind doors.
Silence with Moroccan Mint
The Red Tent and aged Earl Gray.
Hmmm so many to choose from & any thriller,myatery ,crime or paranormal book!
Empire of the summer moon with rooibos.
Organic breakfast blend sounds perfect with any book! I am currently re-reading the Alex Cross series by James Patterson; my favorite author!
Aged Earl Grey and Fifty Shades of Grey 🙂
Any book by Stephen King with some Jasmine Green Tea!
Chamomile lemon tea…..refreshing while I read To Kill A Mockingbird.
The place in between
Chocolates Spice
“The Old Man and the Sea”
good luck all
I am reading a series entitled Cedar Cove set in Washinton State written bybDebbie Macomber. It seems every chapter has someone sitting down with a cup of tea so it seems quite appropriate . I love a Earl Grey and Breakfast Blend.
The Martian with Numi Jasmine Tea.
Turmeric Tea and The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brian
Hot tea with honey (gotta keep this one simple for the book) which is “perfect” by Judith McNaught.
Its the perfect story of a girl who struggles to grow up to be the perfect person to make everyone happy and she falls in love with a man who hates everyone. It shows how someone can go from being a cold hearted person, to showing love and compassion when they find someone they truly love.
The Bible and breakfast blend or Jasmine tea
Toast by Nigel Slater with the Breakfast Blend in my favorite monkey cup. 💜
Rooibos and a Mary Higgins Clark mystery
I like to drink while reading everything and anything!
I love a good jasmine green tea with a fun crime thriller
I like Holly’s choice for the book and Berried Treasure (iced tea) for the tea!
I love all the teas
I enjoy the pairings
My favorite is Leah’s pairing.
50 shades of grey with earl grey tea yum
Numi’s chamomile and lemon with To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee is my pair. Nothing like curling up with your favorite drink and a good book.
My problem is i love all kinds of different books and audio books and there is no room here to name them all or the time i just love books
Chocolate spice and anything JD Robb.
Nice!!!
Lisey’s Story- Stephen King and Numi Jasmine Tea
Empire Of The Summer Moon and Rooibos
I love reading & re-reading the Game of Thrones series as well as Woman of Substance books by Barbara Taylor Bradford. But my favorite book to read & pair Earl Grey is About Thyme by Katie Fforde. Any of her books are great for light reading!
I would love to try the aged Earl Grey!
I am a TOTAL book worm, but right now i’m reading the last Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the cursed child! 🙂 would love it with any tea but like Hannah’s numi tea pairing!
Chamomile Lemon- and I am reading “Kindling the Native Spirit” by Denise Linn. I have learned so much, I have always felt so connected to the Native culture. I can’t wait to read the book that was Holly’s choice- Empire of the Summer Moon. I am ordering that ASAP!
Really liking Holly’s Pairing of Empire Of The Summer Moon & Rooibos! Thanks for the idea!
I don’t just have one favourite book i have many i love to read and love audio books to would love to show you a picture of them all
Holly’s pairing with roobis. It’s my favorite!
“The girl on the train” and drinking Moroccan Mint Tea
Any book from JA Jance and Numi Aged Earl Grey. Perfect pair to keep me sharp while reading until the end of the book in one sitting.
goodluck!!!
Aged Earl Grey + Laurell K. Hamilton Anita Blake Series
Love tea and reading especially on a rainy day!
I love drinking Jasmine Green Tea while reading Keri Arthur’s Guardian Series. I love being able to read about Riley’s adventures (or misadventures)
Love all books!!
Pride and prejudice with Earl Grey
My favorite book to read while I sip on Organic Green Tea is Living Your Faith
Chocolate Mint Tea with any Harry Potter Book. Its a comfort and relaxation combo!
Ages earl grey and the book I’m currently reading “Behind owed Doors” are my perfect pair 😉 thanks for the chance
I have never had Numi tea but I love any green tea and a good V.C.Andrews book
Breakfast blend and any James Patterson book
chocolate spice and a real life drama with the fone off the hook and some music in the back ground!!!
My perfect pairing is reading 365 Ways to Attract Good Luck with a cup of White Rose. A nice way to relax before bed.
Love to read and drink tea!
Toasted Rice Green Tea and a Dean Koontz novel! That’s my relaxing combo!
It would have to be aged early grey and any true crime books!