I love mixing teas with actual fruits lately and I'm surprised by how much the flavor changes depending on whether I have it hot or iced. I've been trying to make a better switch from drinking juices or sodas all the time and I didn't expect it to be this fun!

So far I've tried things like:

Chamomile + apple (I boil the apple and steep the chamomile in it)

Hibiscus + strawberry (love this even hot or cold)

Ginger tea + lemon + honey (so soothing and I feel warm inside, perfect for soothing my tummy or when I'm on my period)

Peppermint + orange

Let me know your other herbal tea combinations! I would love to try them

Hello,

My tea friends swear by Murchies tea company but they don't make an apple cinnamon tisane and that's what I would like to gift to my sister.

She currently will only drink the president's choice apple cinnamon caffeine free tea but I'm wondering if there's an alternative or fancier option I can provide as a gift.

All suggestions welcome, thanks!

I never expected hibiscus to become something I’d reach for this often but it’s pretty much replaced a lot of the drinks I used to have throughout the day. I was drinking way too much coffee and soda before and I didn’t really notice how much of a habit it had become until I started trying other options. Hibiscus took a little getting used to because of how tart it can be but once I started making it iced with a little honey and sometimes adding orange or mint, I started craving it. It feels refreshing without needing a ton of sugar and I like that I can have it later in the day without adding more caffeine. Since making a few changes, I’ve noticed I don’t feel as heavy and bloated as often and I’ve also lost a little weight. I’ve been eating better and paying more attention to my overall routine, so I wouldn’t credit one tea for everything. Still replacing some of my usual sugary and caffeinated drinks with hibiscus has been one of the easier habits to stick with.

I had a conversation with a group of young people 17-22 y.o. and one of them mentioned he'd love to study for a Tea Maker... I realized I know nothing about this aspect :) Do you?

Sip the Spectrum

I designed/planned/organized a (mostly) herbal rainbow tea party for me and my friends. Thought I'd share with the world.

This tea party consists of 6 rounds of teas and snacks, each featuring a color of the rainbow.

Teas

Red: hibiscus+rosehips
Orange: ginger tumeric 
Yellow: chamomile 
Green: sencha+matcha (not caffeine-free, sorry)
Blue: butterfly pea flower+lemongrass+alkaline water
Purple: blue tea + lemon juice

Snacks

Red: strawberries
Orange: cheeses (sharp cheddar+whatever else you find)
Yellow: mini cornbread muffins
Green: cucumber canapes
Blue: blueberries 🤷
Purple: purple macarons

Full details here