Tea Talk

Many of you may have heard the term matcha before but aren't sure what it is. In this newsletter, I will explain how matcha is made and why I drink it daily. Matcha is a type of green tea that has gained much popularity over the last few years. It looks very different from traditional green tea; it is grown and harvested differently, too. Tea that will be made into matcha is shaded from direct sunlight during the growing season. This produces much darker, greener tea leaves than those receiving more sunlight. The lack of sunlight increases chlorophyll and amino...

I used to primarily drink black tea. I still LOVE it, but I've also gotten really good at incorporating other teas into my day, along with water. I find it to be lots of fun to sample new teas that my fabulous master tea blenders create. They put combinations together that I wouldn't even consider, and for the most part, they're wonderful. So we — my hardworking tasting crew who love their volunteer jobs — have been sampling a LOT of tea over the last 6 weeks. We narrowed our tea choices down and will be rolling out the winners...

When my kids were young, they loved popsicles. In the summer, I was forever buying boxes of multi-flavored popsicles or the Fun Pops Freeze Pops. Everyone had their favorite flavor or color, including me. As I’ve gotten a bit older and more health conscious, I’ve taken to eating cleaner and not having as much sugar in my diet. Therefore, popsicles haven’t been in my repertoire for a while now. That doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about them because my husband occasionally asks for them. So, I’ve been experimenting with using my summer-flavored fruit teas and making them into popsicles, or as...

In my never-ending search to bring you great new teas, this one crossed my path, and I had to bring it in. It just screams summer! If you like Piña Coladas, you’re gonna love this tea. Piña Colada Fruit Tea tastes just like your favorite summer drink. Sweet, juicy pineapple paired with crunchy coconut chips, coconut shreds, and freeze-dried yellow pineapple pieces create this classic flavor. I love this tea over ice!!! It has low acidity, in case pineapple bothers you, and no caffeine. So you can indulge in this tea any time of the day or evening. As soon...

Fruit Tea is one of my favorite brews to drink when the weather warms up. Fruit teas are delicious and refreshing with no caffeine, so you can drink them any time during the day or in the evening. If you are looking for a great beverage to replace soda, look no further. Fruit teas are a healthy, flavorful option. Because of their fabulous flavor, there's no guilt, just pure enjoyment. They're also an excellent option for the kiddos, with no added sugar unless you choose to add some. Fruit teas can be enjoyed either hot or cold, but at this...