It is no secret that tea is one of my
favorite things. I keep the pantry well stocked with tea and when the supply is
getting low, I start searching for the next best tea. There is nothing like
snuggling up with a hot cup of tea, a good book and fuzzy socks (I still wear
the socks my sister gave me several years ago with fuzzy lambs stitched on the
sides. I have not shame!).
This Sunday morning was grey, drab and quite
frankly, miserable. By midday, it was pouring rain and there were even a few
instances of thunder and lightening. What better way to spend a rainy Sunday
afternoon than with the perfect cup of tea!?
For this weekend’s post, I have for you guys
three teas that are perfect for a cozy, chilly day in.
The Republic of Tea Vanilla Almond Black Tea. The Republic of Tea is one of my favorite tea companies. The
quality of their teas is exceptional and they have such a wide variety of teas
to choose from that it’s almost overwhelming! Their Vanilla Almond Black Tea is
definitely a treat. It’s smooth, with the perfect balance between the vanilla
and almond. It’s a warm flavor, definitely appropriate for the colder seasons.
It has a bit of natural sweetness to it, so with just a touch of honey, it can
satisfy that sweet tooth without leaving you high, and dry, and ready to cry,
with guilt. When paired with milk, this tea becomes a decadent treat.
Tazo Orange Chiffon. This is a
black tea that Tazo describes as Earl Grey, but with a touch of orange. In
these loose-leaf tea sachets you can even see the orange peels. Tazo isn’t my
favorite tea company. I think they tend to over flavor some their teas, but
they do have some standouts. I think this is one of them. The orange makes this
take on Earl Grey brighter, but it’s not overpowering. It’s a great chilly
morning tea to help perk you up!
Teatulía Organic Green Tea.
This is my first time trying anything from the brand Teatulía. I was in Target
last weekend and decided to try this, as I had run out of green tea. I can’t be
without green tea! It’s a must have in my tea arsenal. I’m also on the hunt to
find my favorite green tea, so I’m always trying different brands. This is a
nice one. It’s smooth, light and fresh, bonus that it’s organic! There is
something comforting about a simple green tea on a gloomy day; it’s familiar.
After staring at these three teas and debating which one to drink, I chose this
one this afternoon.
*Quick tip: Green tea is a more delicate tea than black tea and is easy to
burn. To prevent the bitter taste that results from burned green tea, wait five
minutes after your water boils and then pour the water over your green tea.
Don’t let it steep for more than 3 minutes. This will ensure you have a
perfect, non-bitter cup of green tea! The same applies for white teas.
I finished Cold Mountain and I have now
started the second installment of Game of Thrones. Only 60 pages in and I’m
already nervous!
I hope you all enjoyed this post! What are
your favorite teas to snuggle up with on a dreary day?
-Alana
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