One of the inclusions in my recent Tearunners box was the Guava Gold Detox Tea from La Creme Coffee and Tea. This blend has the distinction of being a 2013 Flavored Green Tea championship winner. From the website, Guava Gold contains Bai Mu Dan White tea, Silver Needle White tea, Japanese Sencha Kyoto Green tea, Formosa… Continue reading Drink Me: La Creme, Guava Gold
Another tea I picked up in my last Tea Embassy order was their Secret Garden blend. From the website, Secret Garden contains Pai Mu Tan, Darjeeling and Chinese green teas, sencha, dragonwell, gunpowder, jasmine jade pearls, candied mango bits, candied pineapple bits, orange peels, strawberry bits, red currants, sour cherry bits and apricot bits. Secret… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Embassy, Secret Garden
A second tea that I got from my last Tea Runners box was Creme de la Berry Green, which actually comes from Simpson & Vail from whom I have recently purchased tea. From the website, Creme de la Berry Green contains green tea, organic cacao nibs, flavoring and strawberry fruit pieces. It’s available in a… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Runners, Creme de la Berry Green
A few weeks ago I received an unexpected package in the mail from Lana’s The Little House. Worried that I might be tea shopping in my sleep, I opened the box with a bit of trepidation. What I found inside was a lovely note from Lana herself. Apparently when I reviewed my previous order I… Continue reading Drink Me: Lana’s The Little House, Chautauqua Blend
As you know, I recently ordered a few teas from Plum Deluxe. Another tea in this order was Strawberry Orange Herbal Tea. This tea is actually from their “blooper” section and is offered at a sale price. The reason it is a blooper is because a large customer ordered a special blend and then didn’t… Continue reading Drink Me: Plum Deluxe, Strawberry Orange Herbal
About a month or so ago I had the privilege of doing an exchange with a knitter in Sweden. We exchanged local yarns and local teas. She sent me a delightful blend from Tehörnan called Maja Gräddnos. I couldn’t find this exact tea on the site, but I did note that they had a variety of… Continue reading Drink Me: Tehörnan, Maja Gräddnos
The second iced tea that I ordered from Republic of Tea was Hibiscus Sangria. Hibiscus Sangria contains hibiscus, apple bits, sweet blackberry leaves, orange peel, natural orange, lemon, lime and strawberry flavors. It is available in a tin which contains 8 pouches (to make 8 quarts of tea) for $6.99. The tea itself is refreshing.… Continue reading Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Hibiscus Sangria
I decided with summer rapidly approaching (we’re already getting the humidity!) it was time to check out some iced teas. I placed an order with Republic of Tea, eager to try their Organic Strawberry Basil Green Tea blend. From the label, Strawberry Basil contains organic green tea, organic apple, organic sweet blackberry leaves, organic basil,… Continue reading Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Organic Strawberry Basil Green Tea
If you’re still looking for a gift for your Valentine, might I suggest a mug and some tea? I was in Barnes & Noble last week and I saw these delightful mugs that would be perfect for you and your love: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/24308643904_0c1ec7a067_z.jpg Barnes & Noble, Be Mine Mug, $7.95 Barnes & Noble, I’m Yours Mug,… Continue reading Will you be my Valentine?
A few weeks ago I got a sale email from Upton Tea and I just couldn’t resist picking up a few things. The first thing on my list was the Black Tea Wild Berry. From the website, the blend contains China black tea with blueberry and strawberry flavors. It is available in a variety of… Continue reading Drink Me: Upton Tea, Black Wild Berry
