Category: Tea
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: THROAT COAT
Today is the first day of Spring! For me, that means allergy season. I prepare for allergies well before Spring begins. Most of my preparation consist of using immune-boosting herbs to keep all of the allergens at bay. One of my Spring go-tos is Throat Coat tea by Traditional Medicinals. It’s truly a miracle tea…
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ROOIBOS & HONEYBUSH TEA PANCAKE RECIPE
Sipping on Smith Teamaker’s Red Nectar last Sunday really gave me a hankering for pancakes. I’ve been dreaming up the idea of rooibos and honeybush pancakes ever since. I wanted to steep the tea in steamed milk, then incorporate that milk into my pancake recipe. Kinda like a rooibos & honeybush tea latte pancake. I…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: RED NECTAR
My absolute favorite tea brand would hands down have to be Smith Teamaker. There are so many reasons why this tea is my favorite. Number one, the tea is absolutely delicious! They source every ingredient and are very transparent about their suppliers, business practices and ethics. Also, their packaging is perfect. I know that’s a…
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KOMBUCHA POPSICLES!
As mentioned in last week’s post, I wanted to try making kombucha popsicles with Seek North’s delicious kombucha. Read last week’s post here. I’m happy to say, I did it! And they were perfect! They have the most beautiful under-the-sea, bubbly color and texture. They look like mermaid popsicles! They’re adorable! Yes, it is still…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS
I’m a sucker for kombucha. I love trying new brands and new flavors. I came across Seek North by accident. I had never heard of them so I spent a few moments reading the label and saw that they donate a portion of their proceeds to Lyme disease efforts so I figured, why not? Seek…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS
Today is another snow day, and it’s super bowl. Confession, I don’t watch football, so really it’s just a snow day and I love snow days! Lately I’ve been obsessed with Pukka Chamomile, Vanilla & Manuka Honey. It has such a lovely mild taste that I want to drink all day everyday. It’s pairing perfectly…
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HOW TO MAKE A HOT TODDY WITH TEA AND WHISKEY
I can’t think of anything better in the cold winter months than cozying up with a nice cup of hot toddy. They are simple, warming and delicious. Typically, hot toddies call for hot water, honey, whiskey, lemon and cinnamon. I love all of those things, but instead of hot water, I like to use hot…
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EASY RUSSIAN TEA MADE THE RIGHT WAY – FRESHLY BREWED
Have you ever tried Russian tea? It’s the perfect drink to warm us up during these cold winters. Traditionally, Russian tea is made with instant tea, orange juice, lemonade and sugar. The only problem I have with the traditional recipe is the instant tea. Personally, I’m not a fan of it and I prefer freshly…
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HOW TO MAKE LONDON FOG LATTES WITHOUT AN ESPRESSO MACHINE
Have you ever had a London Fog? If you haven’t had the privelege, I’ll show you how to make them at home. No espresso machine required! To make a London Fog, you’ll need to start with earl grey tea and lavender (optional). Traditionally, steamed milk from an espresso machine is used to create a delicate…
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HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIES WITH TEA
If you’re in need of an easy Valentine’s Day baking recipe, here’s a fun one to try! It’s a classic sugar cookie recipe with a twist. The butter is infused with tea, you can find out how to infuse butter here, creating a unique cookie to replace your boring old sugar cookies. The sugar cookie…
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BAKING WITH TEA: HOW TO MAKE TEA BUTTER
For those tea-obsessed like me, you can add the nuance and complex flavors of you favorite teas into your baking recipes! I’ll show you an easy way to liven up your baking projects. The trick is tea butter and it is a fairly simple process. Tea butter can be used in place of regular butter…
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HOW TO MAKE A SACHET FILLED WITH TEA
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you’re the gift exchanging type or not, herbal sachets are great to have and they’re super customizable. Choose a fabric color, you’ll need two 5″ x 5″ pieces of muslin, linen or cotton fabric. Sachets are filled with aromatic herbs. Things that smell nice. Whatever suits your fancy. Some of…
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4 BADASS MOON MILK RECIPES YOU CAN MAKE AT HOME
Moon Milk has been really popular these last couple years, but I don’t think this is just a fad. In fact, it’s actually a great pre-bedtime drink that you really need to try. What is Moon Milk? Moon Milk is an ancient Ayurvedic tradition that combines warm milk with calming herbs that promote healthy sleep habits. Traditionally,…
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MAKE A BETTER WHITE RUSSIAN – WITH CHAGA CHAI TEA
Did you know that White Russians weren’t invented in Russia? They were actually created in Brussels, along with the invention of the Black Russian. I don’t think any Russians were actually involved at all. Regardless of the country of origin, the genius behind the White Russian brought us the drink we all know and love today. The…
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HOW TO MAKE TEA INFUSED VODKA
I love a good drink recipe, especially a drink that is loaded with immune boosting properties. This Infused vodka recipe is super easy, it adds a unique taste to vodka and makes for very interesting cocktails. We have been infusing herbs in alcohol for thousands of years. It’s a great way to consume the medicinal…