Tag: Sunday Sippings
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CEYLON SPICE
Ceylon was the name of a former British colony in present-day Sri Lanka. Ceylon tea, or Sri Lankan tea is harvested in this region. The tea is well known for its bold, full-bodied flavor. It’s brisk and bright with variations of citrus and spice notes. I named this blend Ceylon Spice because of the region…
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CHAGA CHAI
How do you feel about chai tea? Most people think of chai concentrate when they think of chai. But that isn’t what I’m talking about. Chai is the Hindi word for tea, traditionally it is black tea brewed with aromatic spices such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, etc. Usually it’s prepared with milk and sugar. Today…
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INDIAN SPICE
Indian Spice is a specialty herbal tea blend filled with powerful spices and herbs. Blended with all organic turmeric, Indian sarsaparilla, cardamom, black peppercorn and lemon peel, it will surely awaken your senses. It’s loaded with exotic flavors worthy of the Silk Road. Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, making it…
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ELDER
It’s immune-support season! With the arrival of fall, we could all use a little help with boosting our immune system. An easy way to get our immune systems stronger is by adding medicinal herbs to our daily routine. Luckily, herbal tea provides a delicious and fun way to do that! We have a blend specially…
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ASSAM MINT
Assam is a state in India that produces Assam tea. They have thousands of tea gardens and produce a unique flavor that is found in Earl Grey and English Breakfast blends. It is the largest tea industry in India, making about 50% of total Indian tea. It has a full-bodied flavor that is malty and…
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EARL GREY SUPREME
For those classic black tea lovers, this one is for you. Which famous flavored tea do you think is the most popular? Well, if you’ve read the title of this post you’d know it’s Earl Grey. Winky face. Made with Bergamot oranges that are native to a small stretch of land in Southern Italy. The…
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CHAMOMILE & LAVENDER TEA
Are you familiar with Traditional Medicinals? You may have heard of their popular products such as Throat Coat, Smooth Move and Mother’s Milk. They are a renowned herbal tea brand commonly found in major grocery stores and specialty food stores, they are great! This wellness brand that has roots stemming from herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, the…
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ROSE CHAI
Happy Sunday! This lovely morning I’m sipping on Rose Chai. It’s a popular blend we offer in-house and it’s filled with wonderment! Blended with black tea, cardamom, peppermint and fine rose petals, it’s a great year-around tea and absolutely lovely for this beautiful seasonal transitioning we’re having. So what is chai anyway? In India it…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: CHAMOMILE HERBAL
If you can’t tell by now, I have a chamomile obsession. It’s true. Most mornings I begin the day with chamomile tea. Above all others, I love chamomile. Today I’m sipping on Chamomile Herbal by Harney & Sons. If you’re a chamomile fan, this one is definitely for you. There are light and delicate floral…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: PETAL BLEND
Hi there! Today I’m sipping on another one of our in-house hand blended teas. It’s called Petal Blend. It’s a dream in a cup. It is made up of soft and gentle chamomile flowers blended with elderflower and relaxing lavender flowers. It’s gentle enough for bedtime or the start to a calm morning. As we…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: AFRICAN GREEN
Green rooibos is a delicious herbal tea with a light and slightly sweet and mellow flavor. Rooibos is a shrub that grows in South Africa. It’s naturally decaffeinated, which makes it perfect for sipping throughout the day. It’s one of my favorite herbs to use when blending herbal teas. Not surprisingly, we use it in…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: MOODUS MUD
If you travel about 40 miles west of our quaint little New England town, you’ll find East Haddam, Connecticut. Along the Connecticut River, south of the Long Island Sound is a little village in East Haddam called Moodus. Located inside this town is our coffee roaster, Moodus Mud. They are small batch roasters who pride…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: FOUNDER’S
Happy Sunday! The weather is definitely beginning to feel like summer. In my opinion, summer is bittersweet. While I’m not a huge fan of the humidity New England summers bring, there’s nothing better than the energy it seems to have. People seem to feel alive, and everyone wants to have fun, who can be mad…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: LITHA BREW
This ruby red gem is one of our signature blends at our coffee shop. It’s blended in house and we call it Litha Brew! It is made with organic and ethically sourced chamomile, hibiscus and lemon balm. It’s one of our most popular year-around blends. This gorgeous red hue makes this tea really difficult to…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: LAVENDER CHAMOMILE
Can you believe it’s Sunday again? This year is zooming by. Today I am sipping on a beautiful tea blend from Tiesta Tea. Lavender Chamomile is a soft and delicate blend, perfect for a relaxing morning and since it’s caffeine free, it’s also perfect in the evening and won’t cause restless sleep. This relaxing blend…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: BLACK CHOCOLATE
Black chocolate is an exotic, refreshing blend of intoxicating darjeeling tea, the champagne of teas. Darjeeling tea has a complex flavor profile that is unique only to the Darjeeling District in India. It’s sweet and pleasantly musky while also being crisp and light. Cacao shells, clove and rose petals compliment the darjeeling perfectly! Black Chocolate…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: BALANCE
Happy Sunday! May is almost over, that means this year is nearly half way over. Where in the world has the time gone? I remember adults used to always ask me this question when I was a kid, and I always thought time went too slow. Now that I’m an adult I totally understand now!…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: FARMER’S MARKET
Happy Sunday! We are finally back open after an eleven day hiatus and we’re so happy to be back! Today is a scorcher and to help everyone beat the heat, one of our cold brew tea specials is also one of our most popular in-house tea blends. It’s called Farmer’s Market and it’s super refreshing!…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: RASA DIRTY COFFEE
I’m always on the lookout for adaptogenic coffee. There’s nothing wrong with straight up coffee but I’m all about adding nutrients whenever I can squeeze them in. I’m also a mega mushroom fan, whether they’re medicinal or culinary, sign me up! Whose with me? If you share my mushroom affinity, Rasa Dirty Coffee is definitely…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: HAIR BENDER
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there! Today I’m sipping coffee to each and everyone of you. Today’s choice is Hair Bender by Stumptown. Stumptown is definitely one of my go-to coffee companies. It was founded in 1999 in my hometown Portland, Oregon. It was a staple coffee shop for those of us…