Review: Japanese Green Tea IN Mikan Matcha

Review: Japanese Green Tea IN Mikan Matcha

This was my first time having a flavored matcha. I usually go for plain, unsweetened matcha, opting to add a little honey or almond milk after preparing. So Japanese Green Tea IN's Mikan one was a new taste for me. I was sent the green tea and also a lemon one for free, in exchange [...]

Review: Chai Kai Chocolate Chai

Review: Chai Kai Chocolate Chai

Ahh, chai tea. I love the spiciness, and drinking of it any time of year reminds me of the crisp fall season of the Midwest — cozy and warm like your favorite sweater or a soft scarf on a cold day. Another thing I really love is chocolate. So maybe nyou can see where this post [...]

Tea Review: Celestial Seasonings’ Watermelon Lime Zinger

Tea Review: Celestial Seasonings’ Watermelon Lime Zinger

If you're searching for something refreshing to drink, look no further than Celestial Seasonings' Watermelon Lime Zinger. I don't know how I didn't know this was a thing until stumbling upon it on Instagram because of Celestial's #MakeYourSummerZing contest, but this makes some of the tastiest and most refreshing iced tea I've ever had. I [...]

Tea Review Tuesday: Yogi Blueberry Slim Life Green Tea

There's nothing better than a cup of tea after a nice, long workout. When I'm done exercising in any form, Yogi's Blueberry Slim Life Green Tea hits the spot for me. Recommended by my good friend and fellow tea lover Clare La Torre, I am pretty happy with this tea. My favorite thing about this [...]

Tea Review Tuesday: Crown Chakra Tea from Buddha

This week's tea is a little different from those that I typically review. I've recently made some lifestyle changes to incorporate more meditative behaviors into my daily routine. Lovely herbal teas have made the start of this journey smoother for me, especially Buddha's Crown Chakra, which I purchased about a month ago. This caffeine-free tea [...]

Tea Review Tuesday: Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat

Ahh, fall. The leaves start to change, sweaters come back out to keep you warm and the air grows cooler. Fall brings up a lot of great feelings, but it also means the start of cold and flu season. With the weather change, people get sick. I've been feeling a little under the weather with [...]

Tea review Tuesday: ‘Love Me Truly’ from Clipper is a lovely chai

I love to try different chai teas. Some of my favorites include the spicy and sweet Oprah's Teavana Chai and the smooth Vanilla Chai from Bigelow. But sometimes it's nice to find an herbal chai, and also one that can be enjoyed a cup of fall any time of day — especially before bed in the company of [...]

Tea review Tuesdays: Mighty Leaf’s Organic Spring Jasmine

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of trying a new tea brand: Mighty Leaf. I'd never heard of it, but my friend and coworker Clare La Torre said it was really good, and she was correct. Their Organic Spring Jasmine Tea is smoothly aromatic and floral, with green tea blending among the herbs to create [...]