Review: Fox Tea Watermelon tisane

Review: Fox Tea Watermelon tisane

Who doesn't like a pretty cup of pink tea? The weather might be growing chilly, but drinking Fox Tea's watermelon herbal blend takes you to a nice summer day, with its tart, fruity flavors blended with fresh hibiscus. I really like this tisane! Florally and fruity, this blend is a dream. The tea itself is [...]

Tea review: Rooibos vanilla chai

Tea review: Rooibos vanilla chai

Happy Halloween! When I was little, Halloween was one of my favorite holidays. I loved getting dress up and waiting for it to get dark so I could go door-to-door asking for candy. This afternoon I enjoyed some tea and a scary book, but tonight I have to work. Adulting sure isn't as fun as [...]

Comfort food: Tomato turkey burger shepherd’s pie

  With brutally cold weather in the Chicago area, I've been craving comfort food. Something that really helps you get warmed up when the weather is frigid is shepherd's pie, one of my favorite Irish meals. A stew-like dish covered in mashed potatoes — what's better? This was my first attempt at making this meal, so I [...]

Cuppa Chocolate Tea Strawberry Chocolate is a tasty treat

Ever since David's Tea stopped making their cookie dough blend, I have been desperately looking for a replacement beverage.  After a recent trip to TranquiliTea in Plymouth, I found the next best thing when I discovered The Republic of Tea's Cuppa Chocolate Tea in Strawberry Chocolate. To prepare this tea, bring water to a boil, [...]