To try to add some flavor, I put in two teaspoons of coconut milk, which helped a touch. Still would not recommend this tea. I'm giving this a 3/10 for effort. It didn't taste bad, just didn't.... taste...
Happy Tea Drinking
<3TTT
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
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
While on my first ever trip to Sprouts, I gravitated to their tea section. It was just beautiful. I'm incredibly shocked that I only walked away with four teas, because I was having such a tough time deciding.
I chose Hazelnut Chai by Zhena's Gypsy Tea. I was debating between this and the coconut chai, but hazelnut simply called to me. I have tried another Zhena's tea that I really enjoyed, so I'm hoping to be just as impressed by this one. (read the review here)
I also brought home two Tazo teas-- Organic Peach Cobbler and Decaf Lotus Blossom Green. I purchased the first because it sounds delicious. I sometimes need a dessert tea to motivate me to get out of bed in the morning, especially with 8am classes and a 1.5 hour commute. I deserve a treat! The second I purchased because it is so unique and I just have to give it a go. Tazo has not done me wrong yet, so I'm hoping for the best with this intriguing tea.
Finally, I bought a Relaxation Sampler from Traditional Medicinals. It's always good to have variety in your Chamomile tea collection, especially when you're as caffeine sensitive as I am and need a good herbal tea at night. I love Traditional Medicinals and hope this sampler is a good one!
I'll put reviews up as I try these flavors. I must say, I'm pretty excited!
Happy Tea Drinking,
<3 TTT
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
(Image taken from Zhena's Tea's website)
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
This past Saturday I went to see some friends, and knowing that one of them is just as crazy about tea as I am, I decided to bring a few of my favorites to share with her. She had some teas she wanted to share with me as well, so we gave each other a sample of 5-6 of our favorite teas. It became an unannounced tea exchange, which may be a new love of mine. As I drink the teas I will post reviews and link them below.
How did we exchange? Tea bags are self explanatory, but for loose leaf we used tea filters such as these. If you are not a fan of using tea bags, don't fear! We just used them to transport. I removed the leaves and steeped them from a mesh tea ball.
Somehow, all of the teas that I brought to share were from Lupicia. Their fruity flavors are perfect for the onset of Spring so I naturally gravitated towards them (one creamy flavor snuck its way into the mix). I brought Pineapple Oolong, Te De Frutas, Napa Blanc, Milk Caramel, and Yume.
My friend shared with me a variety of flavors and brands, which is great! I love testing out new brands, kinds of teas, and flavors. I brought home with me Blackcurrant from Twining's, Organic Spring Jasmine from Mighty Leaf, Egyptian Licorice Tea from Yogi, Red Lavender from Zhena's Gypsy Tea, and Honeybush Caramel and Earl Grey Lavender from Revolution
I will link below reviews to the teas that were shared with me as I drink them:
Revolution Tea Honeybush Caramel
Twining's Tea Blackcurrant Breeze
Revolution Tea Earl Grey Lavender
Mighty Leaf Organic Spring Jasmine
Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea
Zhena's Red Lavender Rooibos Tea
How did we exchange? Tea bags are self explanatory, but for loose leaf we used tea filters such as these. If you are not a fan of using tea bags, don't fear! We just used them to transport. I removed the leaves and steeped them from a mesh tea ball.
Somehow, all of the teas that I brought to share were from Lupicia. Their fruity flavors are perfect for the onset of Spring so I naturally gravitated towards them (one creamy flavor snuck its way into the mix). I brought Pineapple Oolong, Te De Frutas, Napa Blanc, Milk Caramel, and Yume.
My friend shared with me a variety of flavors and brands, which is great! I love testing out new brands, kinds of teas, and flavors. I brought home with me Blackcurrant from Twining's, Organic Spring Jasmine from Mighty Leaf, Egyptian Licorice Tea from Yogi, Red Lavender from Zhena's Gypsy Tea, and Honeybush Caramel and Earl Grey Lavender from Revolution
I will link below reviews to the teas that were shared with me as I drink them:
Revolution Tea Honeybush Caramel
Twining's Tea Blackcurrant Breeze
Revolution Tea Earl Grey Lavender
Mighty Leaf Organic Spring Jasmine
Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea
Zhena's Red Lavender Rooibos Tea
