Hi everyone!

After the craziness of apartment hunting, buying furniture, moving, and getting adjusted to living alone, I am finally back to the swing of things. Which also means that I am slightly backlogged. Deepest apologies. I hope I can make it up to you with a sweet sweet review of a tea company that I am so excited to have been reached out to by- Field To Cup.

Let me tell you, right off the bat, that I am very impressed with my first taste of their tea. And not only that, if you don't like a tea in your box, you get to replace it with another tea in next month's box. Now that is what I call good customer service! They also have 5 different types of boxes you could purchase or subscribe to, as well as tea you could buy a la carte. I highly recommend trying them out! You could use code TINYTEA20 for 20% off!

Now to the review. This is the November Explorer Low Caffeine pack. It comes with 10g of 4 different teas.

First up, Earl de Creme. I love Earl Grey, but sometimes, I find that it gets too bitter. In comes the cream flavoring. It is the perfect balance and isn't too strong. The bergamot oil is exactly what a earl grey lover would expect, and the floral touch of the blue mallow flowers makes for a delicious, high quality, earl grey to enjoy on a cold morning. And look at that beautiful blend! 10/10 in my book.
Second up is the Toasted Treat. This is their version of a toasted rice green tea. This tea brings me right back to college. There was a restaurant my friends and I would go to frequently after dance practice and they had barley tea for free while you were waiting for your food. Not that this is the same tea, but it reminds me so much of that flavor. This tea has no added flavorings whatsoever. It's just green tea, roasted rice, and popped rice. It tastes fantastic, in my opinion. I let my stepmom try it and she said that she hoped there would be more rice flavor, which I agree with to an extent. As a result, I rate this tea a 9/10. Almost perfect.

After that is the Decaf Chai Twist. This is a fun spin on chai with a hint of peppermint, so you get the spice and the cooling mint. This is another tea with no flavorings added; just some tea and good ol' spices. As you should know by now, I am pretty picky with my chais. For me, this one isn't spicy enough. You get more of the cinnamon and cardamom than the spice. The peppermint is a very nice addition. Overall, I'd rate this tea a 6/10 because I wish there was more punch to the spices in the chai and a stronger flavor overall.


And finally, the Hazelnut Crisp. This is perhaps the most beautiful blend I have ever seen. I mean, just look at that. If it wasn't so good, I'd want to just display it in a jar. It is a stunning floral blend that includes rose buds, jasmine petals, cornflower petals, and calendula petals, creating a beautifully luxurious taste. It is balanced with some apple, the nuttiness and earthiness of the rooibos, as well as the creaminess of the hazelnut flavoring. I won't say that you can taste each and every petal in this blend, but it does make for an aesthetically pleasing tea, that also tastes quite delicious. To me, it kind of tastes like a hazelnut cookie. 10/10 on this one.



Overall, I'd say this is definitely a brand I am excited to try more from. They have such fun flavors and aren't afraid to go out of the box, while maintaining quality ingredients. Not all are complete winners, but the winners stand out enough that I would try this brand again. Overall rating of this box is 8.75/10.

Hello everyone! If you feel to lazy too go to the store to stock up on tea, are new to tea, or want to try something fun, how about a tea subscription box sent right to your door? I was super excited when this company reached out to me, because it is such a cool concept. They have four different boxes you can choose from and you get four teas in each box, once a month or every other month. You can choose how many months you want to commit to for no more than $25, which is a great deal for the amount of tea you get! You could even buy the teas individually on their website as well. Today I'm reviewing the August Original Box from The Tea Runners.

Hello world! Yes, It's been a little while. Yes, I've missed you. Yes, there are many many posts coming your way that I have been preparing, including one about how I've coped with some major life changes. But all that excitement aside, let's get on with it, shall we?

Rooibos Rocks was kind enough to send me their Rooibos Sampler Tin, which has 10 tea bags each of Natural Rooibos, Chai Rooibos, Honeybush, and Green Rooibos. As many of you know from prior reviews, I love rooibos. I think it is a perfect alternative to caffeinated teas or coffee in the evening as it has a full-bodied flavor that is rich and creamy without the caffeine. It's loaded with antioxidants, it decreases blood pressure, aids in digestion, and has many more benefits.

We are on to the second installment of reviewing the Trader Joe's Tea Party Set. Click HERE to see the first installment. Today, I am enjoying the Vanilla & Rooibos Red Tea. This is a non-caffeinated tea, so I was able to enjoy it after a busy day at work, while watching Shameless on Netflix.

This was the other half of the impulse buy that one day at Target. Read about my other impulse buy, Vanilla Bean Macaron. These two are a part of the Tazo Dessert Delights collection. Today's review is the Glazed Lemon Loaf.

I was very impressed with the flavor of this one; I completely taste the Glazed Lemon Loaf. I picture the loaf you'd get at Starbucks and this hits that exact flavor. You get the tang, the breadlike creaminess, and sweetness of the glaze. I'm actually pretty amazed. This is a decaf tea, too, so it is perfect for that after-dinner-fix.


This is a green rooibos and chamomile base, the former provides a nice earthiness/creaminess, while the latter aids in the floral lemon taste. Apple and orange peel help get that sour taste. Rose petals work with chamomile for the floral notes. Licorice root and ginger help get that "baked loaf" feel. Again, if you're not a fan of licorice root, this tea may not be for you. Overall, I'd give this a 9/10. I was very impressed with the flavor.

Happy Tea Drinking
<3 TTT

In my quest to stay fit whilst having a desk job, I have turned to dessert teas to curb my ever present sweet tooth. My criteria for a proper dessert tea are:
1) Just sweet enough to stop the craving. Not so sweet that I feel as gross as I would have if I had just eaten a real dessert, in which case, I should have just gone for the dessert.
2) Something so delicious that I find myself reaching for the tea as opposed to the real dessert
3) Definitely something decaf. I go for these teas in the evening when any caffeine would keep me up till the wee hours.
4) Variety! I can't have too much of the same flavor or I get over it very quickly, and in turn, will go for a pastry or a cookie.
5) While I am a honey fanatic, I'd prefer that my dessert tea comes with its own sweetness. Having to add sugar negates my desire to have this tea as a dessert alternative.

Here are the three that I have chosen as my favorites. Each has a unique flavor fit for any sweet tooth.

Chocolate Chai is the perfect blend of cocoa powder and chai spices. Neither overwhelms the other, nor is the cocoa too dry tasting. The rooibos has a natural buttery flavor and sweetness that instantly amps up this tea.

Caramel Apple tastes as close to the real thing as a tea could get. It has the slight sour yet sweet flavor of an apple, paired with a creamy caramel flavor. It's like the carnival made a pit stop in your very own tea cup.

Peppermint Chocolate has just the perfect mix of chocolate and mint. The mint cools and calms as a nice relaxing tea to drink to unwind from the day. It's like a spa in a cup.

What are your favorite dessert teas?

Happy tea drinking!
<3 TTT

Even tea comes in our most beloved fall flavors. I found both of these gems at Trader Joe's. I just couldn't resist trying both. I just recently discovered that I actually do like pumpkin, and have been trying all sorts of it since-- bread, pie, and now tea! (Also, yay!, because I can finally use my camera after ages of it being locked up in storage)

This is easily the only tea I turn to when nothing is going right in my day and I just need some freshly boiled and steeped comfort. This was the first tea I ever purchased form David's Tea and began my love affair with the brand. The tea bases they have are not the highest quality I have tried, but their flavors are what draw me in. They have unique and perfectly blended tea/fruit/herb combinations and there is always something new to try.

Orange Blossom White Tea: I drank this tea in the afternoon as a little pick me up, and really enjoyed it! It is refreshing with a florally orange flavor. As a lover of Orange Blossom honey, I expected a great floral flavor, which I got! I do wish, however, that the white tea came across more, but as this tea is only steeped for a minute, it is difficult for the tea to fully develop. I would rate this an 8/10. There is a possibility that I would purchase this tea.

Strawberry Chocolate Tea: Believe it or not, this is only the second chocolate flavored tea I have ever tried. Crazy, I know, but chocolate tea made me imagine watered down hot cocoa, which is just plain weird. But after trying Chocolate Chai from Republic of Tea, which I love, I am no longer afraid. This tea, however, was not one of my favorites. I did not taste the strawberry, which was a disappointment. The chocolate tasted like cocoa powder, and left a drying taste in my mouth. I would give this a 7/10.

Blueberry Green Tea: This tea was fantastic! There was a fresh blueberry taste. It was weird! I could distinctly taste the blueberry! As with many of Republic of Tea fruit flavors I have found, there is a Sweet Tarts type of after taste. Whether or not that is something you like, is up to you! I think it's ok; it doesn't bug me too much. But I really did like this tea, and will probably repurchase it. The green tea flavor was perfectly mixed with fresh blueberry taste. I would give this a 9/10 because of that after taste.

This is my final tea exchange tea to try! I am unbelievably excited about this one because the smell is spectacular--sweet lavender and rooibos. After reading the description on Zhena's Tea's website, I was even more excited because of the health benefits that they claim. Lavender is good for stomach pains and also has calming qualities. That paired with buttery rooibos sounds like the perfect mix.
Of course, this tea did not disappoint. It is even subtly sweet, so there is not need for sugar, unless you have a sweet tooth or would like to turn this into a dessert tea. It is smooth on the tongue and makes me feel like I am at a spa. You get a double dose of lavender from the taste and the smell as you take each sip. It is not over powering at all. I'm not sure if it is the lavender talking or me psyching myself out, but I feel myself grow instantly calmer. This tea is definitely a keeper and one that I will be purchasing once I run out of what my friend let me try. Fantastic. 10/10. And it's organic and full of antioxidants!

Read the description on their website (click here) for more information on the health benefits and to purchase! This tea is also sold at Whole Foods and Cost Plus.

Happy Tea Drinking!
<3 TTT