I have decided (randomly, like most of my decisions) that I want to drink more tea. I am not a huge tea drinker at the moment, because there are very few I have found that I like. I love chai, and I love anything herbal that tastes super fruity (like the Tazo Passion tea, especially when mixed half and half with lemonade!). I know there is a TON of different teas out there, so I figure it'll be a fun journey to find out what I like. A lot of what I am looking at is caffeine-free, which is a bonus since the caffeine gives me sad migraines. It'll just be nice to have another beverage choice that isn't water, caffeine-free diet soda, or the occasional juice.
Tonight I went to Teavana in Northpark after checking their teas out online. The salesgirl was SUPER helpful...I told her what I thought I was looking for, and what I *did* like, and she immediately started making recommendations. I tried one tea on the spot that I absolutely loved, and so I bought some of that (a green tea called Fruta Bomba) and an herbal tea (Honeybush Vanilla, which smells AMAZING). I got a tea ball since it's loose tea, so I can make a cup at a time if I want, or I can use the awesome cast iron teapot that Audra got me and Shawn for our wedding.
I think I might brew a cup after dinner is over...Shawn is making us something yummy.
Tonight I went to Teavana in Northpark after checking their teas out online. The salesgirl was SUPER helpful...I told her what I thought I was looking for, and what I *did* like, and she immediately started making recommendations. I tried one tea on the spot that I absolutely loved, and so I bought some of that (a green tea called Fruta Bomba) and an herbal tea (Honeybush Vanilla, which smells AMAZING). I got a tea ball since it's loose tea, so I can make a cup at a time if I want, or I can use the awesome cast iron teapot that Audra got me and Shawn for our wedding.
I think I might brew a cup after dinner is over...Shawn is making us something yummy.

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(I can always send you a US care package too...just sayin'!)
Blooming tea is a layered ball of dried tea and flowers that unfolds into a giant flower shape when you steep it! ex 1, ex 2, ex 3
There's also a new website, Steepster, that lets you log your tea drinking and look up other users' reviews of different teas. I'm autumnqueen there. It looks pretty cool so far. :)
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