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 …read more

Autumn has just started and here in the Dallas area it is chilly. I am hoping we get a nice, white winter for a change. It is mornings like this that you want to linger over something comforting and hot and yummy. It’s mornings like this when you need the perfect tea recipe.

Try this when you need something to warm you up.
Cranberry Ginger Tea Recipe

2 teaspoons loose Black tea (your choice but try this Black Dragon Pearl by Teavana)
2 cups hot water (just under the boil)
6 tbs sliced, peeled, fresh ginger
1/2 cup cranberry juice (warmed)
1/2 cup cranberries
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of …read more