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Bigelow Cranberry and Ginseng Tea

Marye Audet — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:08:09 +0000

I got the basket from Bigelow quite unexpectedly but was thrilled! The tea I chose to try first is the Cranberry and Ginseng because I like ginseng a lot. I also struggle with B vitamin deficiency so it seemed like a good place to start.

This was a sweet tea. There was cranberry flavor but it was almost overpowered by the flavor of cherry, it seemed to me. If you like tangy cranberry flavor you will not find it here.

BUT it was very good…. A bit like the difference between the jellied cranberry sauce and homemade – both are good in their own way. The flavor was very fruity and would be great iced or even used as the base for a spiced hot tea. Let it steep a little longer than you normally would for a more intense flavor.

Bigelow Cranberry and Ginseng is a good tea to have in the morning. It is a little too sweet and fruity to work well with an afternoon snack, however.

Disclaimer: The tea was a gift from Bigelow. I did not buy it. My review has not been colored by the fact that it was a gift, nor do I have to return any of it. No money exchanged hands and no animals were harmed in the writing of this review.

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Bigelow Tea Appreciates Troops

Marye Audet — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:25:50 +0000

My oldest son is in the Air Force. At this point I have not seen him since June, 2008 and it looks like it will be March 2010 before I see him again. To say that I miss him is an understatement. To say that I am proud of him is absolutely the biggest understatement ever. He has been stationed in Utah, Alaska, Iran, and northern Japan. He will be spending 6 months in Kuwait soon…He is seeing the world, and doing what his dad and I raised him to do. Follow the call on his life. Be part of something bigger than himself. Be willing to sacrifice for something amazing.

One of my other amazing children, Erin, took this picture when he was home on leave. He is adored.

Grand-daughter Amanda (front), son Chris, daughter Kyrie(back) 6/08

It is wonderful to see your children walking in ways that you always hoped and prayed that they would. At the same time it is hard to have someone so dear to you so very far away for so long. You wonder if people are being nice, if your child (even if he is an adult) is being treated well. Sometimes you fight wanting to do violent acts to those who are less than positive about the military.

So, when companies send me press releases about what they are doing to make the lives of the servicemen and women better I don’t ever delete. They are blessing my son and so they are blessing me.

All of my kids love tea. Some like coffee a little better, some don’t. Chris likes tea in many forms. He always has. Sending him unique teas, or comfort teas? He is always appreciative. Well Bigelow Tea is sending their American Classic tea overseas, as well as to airports where the troops are coming in or going out to the Middle East.

The American Classic is grown on a Charleston tea plantation that the company bought in 2003. The Bigelow company ended the email with this:

To our troops and their families: “We thank you and we are proud of you!”

Here is a video that tells more about it.

image:Erin Myers, used by permission

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Kettle and Cup Is a Cool Kid Now

Marye Audet — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:20:11 +0000

If you have been reading K & C for very long then you know that it is my baby. I approached b5media with the idea, was part of the (old) design team, and came up with the name, tag lines, and all. I love this blog, even though it has stayed on the small side.

It is one of those things…my readers, while may not be quant-i-tea are certainly qual-i-tea.

So first, once again, thank you for loyally reading. I appreciate it. Many of you have linked to me on your own blogs, and I appreciate that, too.

Cindi Bigelow contacted me some time ago, and sent me a wonderful assortment of teas. Maybe you remember the reviews and images. They were just beautifully presented and delicious.

Well, she also linked to Kettle and Cup on the Bigelow Tea Blog. It is in the blog list. Yay!

So I feel kind of princesslike and special today.

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Bigelow Tea Sweetheart Cinnamon

Marye Audet — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:24:06 +0000

Bigelow Teas Sweetheart Cinnamon a perfect addition to a Valentine’s Day tea party. First off all, the name is pretty Valentine’s-y wouldn’t you say? Secondly, it comes in a pretty pink packet, and third, it is sweet cinnamon flavor.

To me, all of those things together make it a fantastic way to start the morning with Rose and Cinnamon Scones.

This is not a grown up tea at all. By that I mean that it is full of flavor that kids will enjoy as much as the adult with a sweet tooth. You could make this tea in apple cider for a nice flavor change, it is that cinnamon-y.

I am often disappointed by flavored teas that claim to be cinnamon or whatever and yet taste primarily like black tea. Bigelow Tea’s Sweetheart CInnamon tastes like cinnamon.

YAY!

Nice Cinnamon aroma, nice cinnamon flavor. Just a hint of crisp apple. I like it!

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Bigelow Seasonal Teas

Marye Audet — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:45:45 +0000

I got an unexpected package in the mail the other day. When I opened it it was a beautiful box, with a cheerful ribbon, filled with tea. There was a note enclosed from Cindi Bigelow.

How sweet is that? It wasn’t just that she sent the teas but even the box was pretty!

Oh man, and the flavor selection…wow.

Pumpkin spice
Apple cider
Cinnamon
Egg nog
Gingersnap
White chocolate

Yes, I have tasted everyone of them. In fact I have had to arm wrestle my children for them. Don’t worry, I prevailed…thank God for duct tape.

Anyway, I will be reviewing them over the next few days. I haven’t seen them in my local stores but you may find them in yours in the tea section. The teas are a real change from what I am used to when I think of Bigelow Tea!

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