We wish all of our Piedmont Grocery family and friends a Happy Mother’s Day. And, are thinking about afternoon Mother’s Day tea.

We hope you have the opportunity to honor all the mother’s who have made a positive impact on your life—be they your own mothers, acquired mothers, or the mothers of your children and grandchildren.

And, we would love to suggest some of our staff’s favorite products:

Kati Steeping Cup & Infuser from Tea Forté makes a fantastically well-designed gift that will get plenty of use. This double-wall ceramic tumbler and stainless steel infuser simplify the brewing of loose tea. Their innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold. Brews a generous 12-ounce cup, and the ceramic pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe. ($16.97 each)

And to go along with the new steeping cup, Tea Forté also makes a variety of delicious, loose teas in attractive, metal canisters. Flavors like Lemon Lavender, Vanilla Pear, and Orange Jasmine are perfectly blended and balanced. Together these two items make a complete gift.

Rustic Bakery bakes the perfect biscuit for Mother’s Day tea time. We currently have their Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Meyer Lemon Shortbread, and Pecan Shortbread on the shelf. These tender cookies are dusted with sanding sugar on top.

And for something colorful, Gianna’s Bright Bouquet are handmade, iced sugar cookies in colorful springtime flower shapes. Baked just south of Watsonville, this local company always delivers fresh.