Top-down view of a woman reading a book with a cup of tea at her side.

The Whistling Kettle Book Club

What goes better with a great cup of tea than a good book? Not much. We're glad to share our favorite book and tea pairings with you. Find us on Facebook and Instagram to talk books and teas!

May 2024

A Mexican bookseller, Lydia Perez, is forced to flee as an illegal immigrant to the USA, along with her son, after her journalist husband exposes a local drug kingpin. Instantly transformed from comfortable middle-class into migrants, Lydia realizes everyone is running from something. American Dirt will leave readers utterly changed with this page-turner filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity on every page.

Chocolate Chai is a decadent, chocolate-drenched chai blend with real cocoa beans. The rich dark chocolate flavor, while ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom add a spicy warmth. Make a point to try this chai both hot and iced with your choice of frothed dairy and sweetener.

A paperback copy of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins sits next to a bag of Chocolate Chai tea from The Whistling Kettle

April 2024

April's pairing brings together our Lavender Earl Grey with The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

A story of two sisters, separated by years and experience, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France – a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of human spirit and the durability of women.

French lavender adorns this popular British Earl Grey with an aromatic infusion of deliciousness. Citrusy bergamot only tastes better with lavender.

A paperback copy of The Nightingale lays next to a bag of Lavender Earl Grey Tea

March 2024

This month we're excited to share The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, by Lisa See.

A moving novel about tradition, tea farming and the bonds between mothers and daughters. A powerful story about circumstances, culture, and distance… paints an unforgettable portrait of a little-known region and its people and celebrates the bond of family.Β 

While reading this story about ancient Pu-erh trees and their prized, sought after flavor… imbibe with one of our bestselling flavored Pu-erhs, with the traditional deep earthy tea base softened with mouth-watering notes of caramel and butterscotch.

Get Scottish Caramel Pu-erh 10% off sizes 4oz+ for the month of March.

Buy The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane at Northshire Books.

Join us on our Facebook and Instagram pages on Saturday 3/30 for a discussion about the book and tea!