Category: Tea
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BLUEBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
This blueberry basil lemonade might be my favorite lemonade recipe. It’s so easy to make and the basil adds a tinge of savory to the sweetness of the blueberry and tartness of the lemons. It’s pretty perfect in my opinion. I was originally going to use strawberries but I didn’t want the lemonade to be…
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PEACH CAPRESE SALAD
I’m a sucker for snacks. I’m more of a grazer than a meal eater so this peach caprese salad is right up my alley. I wanted to do a summer twist on a classic caprese salad and I thought what would be more perfect than adding peaches? It’s the ultimate summer snack. Traditionally, we’ve got…
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HOW TO MAKE SUN TEA
If you haven’t already put sun tea on your summer bucket list, here’s your nudge to do so. I didn’t grow up with this awesome tradition so I’m starting it now. If you’re like me and didn’t grow up with the magic of the sun brewing your tea, I’m going to show you how to…
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ACAI BOWLS FOR DAYS
There’s this really cute raw juice place down the street from my house that I absolutely adore. I would go there everyday if I could but they are pretty spendy. They’re worth every penny, but still… I have bills, ya know? So I went on Amazon and bought myself some acai powder so can make…
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BAKED PEACH + GOAT CHEESE
If you haven’t noticed yet, I’ve been on a big peach kick. I’ve definitely been stepping my peach game up. I’ve felt very inspired by them and tend to gravitate toward them at the grocery store. They’re too good to pass up. And I can’t believe I’ve overlooked them this long. I love canned peaches…
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MAN, I LOVE PESTO!
There’s something about summer that makes me die for pesto. Maybe because it doesn’t feel heavy, I always love a good light snack when it’s warm out. I also love using it as a sandwich spread, and I generally only eat sandwiches in the summer. Whatever the reason, I love pesto! I have very limited…
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BUTTERFLY PEA & BLUEBERRY POPS
Have you tried butterfly pea tea yet? In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s an herbal tea that brews into a gorgeous blue color and turns a lovely shade of violet when acid (citrus or vinegar) is added. It’s currently a trendy tea in small cafes and specialty tea shops. The colors the tea produce is unreal.…
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PINEAPPLE PASSION REFRESHER (STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPE)
I am so excited to share this pineapple passion refresher copycat recipe with you today. If you’re a Starbucks Paradise Drink fan, this one is definitely for you. It’s the perfect summertime drink and now you can make your own at home for half the cost. The base of this recipe is white grape juice,…
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SUMMER PEACH CRUMBLE
It doesn’t get much summer-ier (I know… that’s not a word) than peaches. I noticed they were available in the grocery store and I had to swoop some up. I wanted to make something sweet and decadent, but I also wanted something a little lighter than a pie. A few months back, I made an…
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE BRIOCHE ROLLS
April is a special month for me. It’s my birthday month so I thought extra hard about the recipes I’d be making this month, I wanted them to be special things I love. These fluffy chocolate and orange brioche rolls are definitely one of them. I used Passion tea by Tazo for the frosting. It…
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STRAWBERRY ACAI REFRESHER (STARBUCKS COPY CAT)
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, I feel like Starbucks is extra special in my world. It’s definitely the king, or maybe queen would be more appropriate, of the coffee world in my opinion. In some aspects it feels like home, but it also feels a bit pretentious and expensive. Maybe those are some of the…
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CHEESECAKE CARROT CAKE BARS
I must confess, I’m not a cake fan. With the exception of cheesecake and carrot cake, of course. I actually love the both of them. Like a lot. I combined the both of them with this delicious recipe. Cheesecake carrot cake bars are one of my personal favorite desserts and I’m happy to be sharing…
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BUNDT PAN ICE CUBE
Party punch in style with bundt pan ice cubes. It’s as simple as it sounds, throw some of your favorite punch ingredients into a bundt pan mold and freeze until it becomes a solid ice cube. It’s super simple to whip up so let your creativity flow! I was originally going to use my classic…
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STRAWBERRY PASSION MOCHI
Have you ever had mochi? You know, those adorable little desserts you see everywhere now. If you haven’t happened upon any yet, they are little dough balls filled with ice cream (or paste). They’re so cute and delicious so I thought I’d try my hand at making my own. I knew immediately I wanted to…
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MAKE YOUR OWN ALMOND MILK
Almond milk is my go to milk of choice. Before it, I pretty much refused to drink milk. Except with Oreos, for some reason Oreo milk was always delicious to me. But now I do prefer almond milk with my Oreos. I’m going to share how to make your own almond milk at the fraction…
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CHAMOMILE GLAZED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I’ve been eyeing this tub of strawberry shortcake glaze at the grocery store. It’s given me a hankering, but I don’t love the chemically processed stuff. Instead I wanted to try my hand at making my own, and I have to say it turned out pretty well! I turned it into chamomile glazed strawberry shortcake.…
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CHAMOMILE FRUIT SALAD
Back in the day my mom would make the best fruit salad for special occasions. I was a really picky kid and the fruit salad was something I looked forward to. Canned fruit cocktail, sliced bananas and a tub of whipped cream. The bananas were the best part. I make it a little differently now.…
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MANDARIN MIMOSA TEA SODA
Apple, orange peel, mango, papaya, pineapple, licorice root, lemongrass and marigold. These are the ingredients that make up Mandarin Mimosa tea. I used it as the base of this tea soda recipe I’m sharing with you today. If you’ve never tried a tea soda, now is the time. The basics are simple. Pour something carbonated…
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GINGER RASPBERRY TEA
When it comes to ginger tea, there’s nothing quite like making it from fresh ginger root. I find that it’s sweeter. This ginger raspberry tea recipe is the perfect pairing of sweet and pungent ginger with sweet and tart raspberries. I like to pour it over ice and pretend I’m back in a desert somewhere…
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LEMON APPLE MINT SPRITZER
Has this winter felt especially long to you? I always get stir crazy this time of year, but this year has felt extra grey. I’ve had to seek out things that remind me of brighter days. I try to eat extra fruit, plan outdoor meals, window shop for cute summer clothes, pretty much anything warm…