I picked up Tazo Vanilla Apricot White tea because I wanted a unique flavor to use in the frosting on my daughter’s birthday cake.  It turned out fantastic by the way! I definitly recommend it as an ingredient!

In drinking the tea I was surprised by the lightness and delicacy of the flavor.  I think I would have preferred a little more apricot flavor but all in all I thought the tea was a nice afternoon tea- something that would go well with shortbread cookies, or a light snack.  I think it is too light for a breakfast cup and not …read more

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.

 
I know…Lipton? What am I thinking.  I really don’t care for Lipton teas.  But lately they have come out with the silk pyramid bags, and they are trying to change their image from the family iced tea bag, and sun tea, to the tea of tea snobs everywhere. ‘
Well, I don’t think I am a tea snob but they got me on this one.  It is fantastic.
So, what am I thinking?

The poll I posted for January was, What is your favorite tea?
Earl Grey won with- 6 votes
English Breakfast- 3 votes
Herbal, Green, Oolong, White-2 votes each
Irish Breakfast, Flavored, Other- 1 each
So, what is it about Earl Grey that people like so much?

This is one of my new favorite teas. I don’t really know what I was expecting..“chocolate and strawberries with a spicy twist. Blend consists of crushed cocoa, apple bits, strawberry pieces, chocolate bits, safflower petals, and crushed chili pods.”
I dislike chocolate teas, but when I was in the store and the cover came off this cannister I knew I was taking some of it home. Chocolate…spice..something…it was undefinable and I needed more.