Food Fight: Clearly Kombucha vs. Reed’s Culture Club Kombucha
Sure, it’s a little weird and a lot funky. But kombucha, a fizzy fermented tea, is said to be uber good for you, delivering boosts like increased immunity, energy and lots of those super-good-for-ya...
View ArticleFarmers’ Market Finds: Roselle and Sweet Potato Greens
Often, the food in my refrigerator is a product of the fact that I’m somewhat a creature of habit. There are certain things you’ll pretty much always find in there, like Greek yogurt, almond milk,...
View ArticleHave a Little Coffee With Your Tea: Coffee-Inspired Loose-Leaf Tea
Do you like coffee or tea? It seems to be a common question. But why pick sides? We all know coffee is delicious. And tea? Well, it’s totally a superfood. So when we got a grip of goodies from Java...
View ArticleI Love Ginger Tea (and I Couldn’t Be More Surprised)
I have been a coffee drinker for quite some time, but every once in a while, I try to cut back and, eventually, phase it out completely, at least for a week or so, just to make sure, you know, I can....
View ArticleI Never Knew Tea Could Be Like This
I guess it’s obvious that I like tea. Iced tea has always been a favorite (unsweet, though, por favor!), and since I’ve cut way down on coffee, hot tea (like ginger) has become a daily treat. But last...
View ArticlePu-erh: The New Healthy Tea You Probably Haven’t Heard of Yet
We’ve tried a few teas from Numi Organics and if anything they’re always interesting, delicious and totally unique. So when they gave us the chance to try Chocolate Pu-erh tea, I was interested....
View ArticleBest Teas for Health: 3 Brews We’ve Sipped
Today we’ve got a round-up of some of the best teas for health that we simply adore! Tea — with tons of varieties and health benefits — is pretty much a superfood. So pinkies up! Let’s get to sipping!...
View ArticleTaking Back the Tea! Sweet Leaf Review
I love iced tea. But I can’t seem to find it anywhere these days. I know most restaurants list “iced tea” on the menu, but if you dare to order it, expecting a cold glass of something strong, black...
View ArticleA Picnic Week Giveaway to Sip on: Argo Tea in Fun Flavors for 10 Lucky Readers!
We promised a giveaway that would be perfect for a picnic … and here it is! In honor of our first Picnic Week, the good folks at Argo Tea are giving away gift cards to a total of 10 readers! Ten! Each...
View ArticleIced Mint Tea with Chia Seeds
This summer I have been obsessed with iced tea. Okay, maybe not quite as much as our beloved Susan who has opinions on the matter (although, for the record, I totally agree with her!), but hot summer...
View ArticleLavender Lemonade Cocktail
The Labor Day holiday weekend fun is about to begin, and we suggest you celebrate by sitting back and sipping on this Lavender Lemonade Cocktail from Takeya. Light, refreshing and with just the right...
View ArticleOur New Favorite Side Dish: Green Tea Rice
Have you ever tried cooking with green tea? Years ago, I made a green tea cake that was pretty good, but other than that, I pretty much only drink my green tea. However, this recipe for green tea rice...
View ArticleAn Energy Drink That’s All Natural? Little Miracles
It’s fascinating to see what different people find easy and what they find challenging. For example, finding time to stretch after a workout? Ridiculously hard for me to do. But making a point to...
View ArticleHot Tea at the Ready? SIGG Thermo to the Rescue
Do you ever find yourself wanting to bring tea with you on the road, but you don’t have the time to let it steep before you put it in your travel mug and go? Or do you like the idea of keeping hot tea...
View ArticleA Green Juice Cocktail (Yes, Cocktail!)
Cocktails can be healthy? you ask. Oh, yes, they can be! Take for example this recipe for The Garden Variety by Owl’s Brew. Made with green juice, Owl’s Brew tea (made with English breakfast tea and...
View ArticleKombucha: A Different Kind of Brew
I wanted to hate kombucha. I really did. For one, the premise of kombucha sounds a little gross. I mean, c’mon — fermented tea? That hardly sounds appetizing. It also felt a little too crunchy granola...
View ArticleGail Simmons’ Summer Salad With Tea Vinaigrette
I’m personally really, really psyched about today’s Summer Salad With Tea Vinaigrette recipe. Like, this is me right now: via GIPHY And here’s why: After this winter, anything with the words “summer”...
View ArticleTea for Two, Tea for You!
Curling up on the couch with a steaming cup of fragrant tea might sound more like an activity that should take place when the windows are frosted, or at least when the leaves outside are crunching...
View ArticleCoffee or Tea: Health Benefits and Uses for Your Fave Morning Drink
Grab a cuppa and pull up a chair, because it’s time for a coffee break. Or maybe it’s time for a spot of tea. Heck, have one of each, if that’s your jam — both of them have some pretty sweet health...
View ArticleHow to Dye Eggs With Organic Tea
I’m always up for a fun, new craft — with or without my kids. That’s why I was excited to try a new technique for dyeing Easter eggs. Numi Organic Tea sent me these instructions and some of their tea...
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