Whether we’re enjoying a morning break, a quiet afternoon respite, or a soothing moment at day’s end, tea is a ready indulgence. This statement from Victoria The Essential Tea Companion
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Organic White Peony Tea
In my search for organic teas, I came across Two Leaves and a Bud’s White Peony Tea. Long leaf white tea harvested in early spring is blended with peony blossoms and encased in biodegradable tea sachets designed for large size tea mugs. [...]
Delicious and Healthy Tavalon Gourmet Teas
Recently I received a package in the mail from Tavalon Teas, a specialty tea manufacturer in Brooklyn, NY. Tavalon’s goal is not only to create the best tea blends the world has ever known, but also to cater these tea blends to the American palate [...]
Hot Cinnamon Sunset Tea
This gourmet tea by Harney & Sons is a mixture of Asian black teas, three types of cinnamon, orange and sweet cloves. It’s one of my favorite special tea treats. Whenever I make a trip to the local Barnes & Nobles bookstore, the first stop I make is at the Starbucks inside to purchase a tin of Hot Cinnamon Sunset Tea; and then, I browse the bookshelves [...]
Lipton Cold Brew Tea
It will never happen—tea that brews in cold water! That’s what I thought…until witnessing first hand a pot of Southern sweet tea being made using Lipton Cold Brew Tea [...]
Penta Purified Drinking Water
My sister sent me a case of Penta Purified Drinking Water as a Christmas gift. It was her intent to get me started on a health regime of drinking half my body weight in water each day. I began the regime, but found the task of drinking this much water a little daunting; so, I used some to brew a pot of one of my favorite green tea blend instead [...]
POMx Antioxidant Super Teas
It’s always a pleasure to sample new and exciting teas. Recently I received four samples of POMxTea, the Antioxidant Super Tea from the folks at POM Wonderful […]
Product Review: Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser
My love for teaware and teapots in particular has resulted in an opportunity to test and review the Chantal Tokyo Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser. Recently, the folks at Chantal Cookware Corp, based in Houston, TX asked if I would give one of their newest teapots a try [...]
Revolution Teas Earl Grey Lavender Tea
It seems the latest craze from tea manufacturers is to produce a variety of Earl Grey blend teas. Revolution Tea’s award-winning Earl Grey Lavender is a great example of a wonderful blend of Ceylon, Oolong and Darjeeling estate teas blended with Oil of Bergamot and combined with super blue French lavender flowers […]
Revolution Tea at PF Chang’s China Bistro
My search for a flavorful organic green tea took me to P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. While expecting to enjoy a great meal in a setting that blends classic Chinese design with a modern bistro look, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the house brand of tea is Revolution Tea [...]
Rishi Teas Organic Scarlet Botanical Blend
For a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion, the Rishi Tea Organic Scarlet Botanical Blend is a quality choice. Made of the finest certified organic dried fruits and berries, this blend is delicious hot or iced [...]
Rishi Organic Artisan Iced Tea
For a caffeine-free glass of flavorful iced tea, you’ll just have to try Rishi Tea’s Organic Artisan Iced Tea in the Tropical Crimson flavor. My family couldn’t get enough of the hibiscus, lemongrass and fruity Caribbean flavors. Combined they tasted like a fruit punch instead of tea [...]
Rishi Organic Orange Blossom Tea
If you like citrus, you’re going to love Rishi Organic Orange Blossom Loose Tea with its flowery blend of select green teas, rare blossoms, organic asthmanthus flowers, jasmine flowers, organic lemongrass, natural essential oils of rose, orange, lime and tangerine, and aromatic lemon myrtle leaves [...]
Rishi Organic Peach Blossom Tea
Recently I received a selection of gourmet tea samples form Rishi Teas. Ever eager to taste and review unique and delicious tea, the four organic tea samples were a welcome taste for this tea enthusiast. The selection of teas included white, green, a botanical blend and iced tea blend. Since the teas are distinctive, I’ve decided to write separate reviews for each one; and being partial to peaches, Rishi’s Organic Peach Blossom Tea, a white tea, was selected as the first to review. Stay tuned for the remaining three tea reviews [...]
Tea Over Ice Brewing Pitchers from Tea Forte
Tea Forte recently sent me one of their Tea Over Ice™ Brewing Pitchers and a package of Five Over Ice™ Pyramid Infusers to sample and review. While I’ve sampled and reviewed several iced tea makers in the past; there was just something different about using this uniquely designed teaware [...]
Teavana Samurai Chai Tea Blend
A few weeks ago my sister introduced me to a refreshing and unique tea blend from Teavana. This blend is a combination of two teas: White Ayurvedic Chai and Samurai Chai Mate. When mixed together, they make Samurai Chai Tea—a light and energetic blend that does not require any sweetener, lemon or other taste boosters. Each of these teas can be enjoyed separately, but there’s just something about the blended taste that offers the tea enthusiast a gourmet sipping experience [...]
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Red Lavender Herbal Tea
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Red Lavender Herbal Tea is a naturally caffeine-free rooibos tea blended with French lavender blossoms. Encased in eco-friendly tea sachets, this organic herbal red tea is rich in anti-oxidants with a ruby colored infusion [...]
