Kashmiri Chai - Golden Moon

As many of you know I do NOT put anything in my tea...ever...including my chai (unless it's added by someone else ie a cafe/restaurant while purchasing). This is the first time I am trying this Chai and I must say I LOVE IT. It's lite and creamy with a little bit of spice. I have had Chai that are very spicy and over the top and know why people put cream or milk or soy equiv. in it but this doesn't need anything! It's a nice calming/relaxing blend that is very Creamy as is.

Product Description from Golden Moon

Kashmiri Chai is an exotic, spiced loose leaf tea from the Himalayas of Northern India. Aromatic and warming, natives of India often comment that the authentic and delicious recipe reminds them of home. Serve with cream and honey for a rich treat.

Orange Dulce - Mighty Leaf - Tasting Notes

Description from Might Leaf:
Orange Dulce black tea is a luscious, rich brew teeming with notes of orange, vanilla and jasmine blossoms. Made with Ceylon and China black teas, Orange Dulce brews up a fragrant and full bodied dark tea. Reminiscent of an aged Port, the flavor is sure to please.

(Over the past 3 weeks...)

My Tasting Notes:
1st Try - This is the first time I have tried this tea thanks to MandyB. This tea is a wonderful rarity because the name ORANGE Dulce makes me think pure Orange Black Tea but it's very different because it's floral and sweet, too...it's not overly orange nor is it a BOLD Black Tea Flavor. It seems to be a nice happy medium of everything! Very Nice!
2nd Try- Yes, I think I like this tea a bit more than I thought I would because I was thinking ORANGE but with the other flavors it blends well and isn't as citrus-based as I thought it would be. Thumbs up!

Candy Cane Lane

I'm not embarrassed to say it...THIS is my FAVE tea from CS! I don't care if it's bagged, I don't care if it's cheap...I LOVE IT! The only bummer...it's seasonal and not available year 'round.

Tea May Help Control Blood Sugar

Tea has long been heralded as promoting heart health and may reduce cancer risk but a U.S. researcher suggests tea may also help control blood sugar.
Read The Whole Story HERE

Tippy Earl Grey

I received this as a free sample from Golden Moon last week. It has a wonderful aroma as you open the envelop. Different than other Earl Grey I have had from other companies. I really believe it's the Lavender addition. It's a nice touch and calms down the bergamot. The coloring of the steeped tea is lighter in color than other Earl Greys I have tried. I like the fact that it's a little different than other brands since Earl Grey has been done by just about everyone and their brother...so for that...I will give it a thumbs up. I will be drinking again...

Orange Chocolate - Dark

Orange Chocolate - Dark

This is one of my signature blends at Adagio. I created it because I LOVE Orange Chocolate. I'm originally from Buffalo, NY, and until I moved - I didn't realize most people have never heard of or tried Orange Chocolate before. Anyhow...Since this blend is made up of 3 black flavored teas I knew it wouldn't be a true Orange Chocolate so I added "dark" to the name. It's smells a lot like Orange Chocolate but I was correct in my assumption...it tastes more like a DARK Chocolate with a small hints of Orange. The cream is barely there - if at all - but that is by design. The after-steep scent you lose a little of the orange scent, too. I have noticed it's a very bold blend and I am certainly going to enjoy it more in the morning! Or when I need a pick-me-up! And I am glad that I ended up putting "Dark" because the more and more I sip it as I review it - it certainly reminiscent of DARK Chocolate...with a hint of orange. I'm liking it.

Coconut Pouchong From Golden Moon

The first Coconut Pouchong I tried was from SerendipiTea and LOVED it. When I received this (FREE) sample from Golden Moon in the mail today I was excited to try it. I am just finishing the steeping process as I type this. Dry leaves smelled nearly identical to those of the other brand I tried...almost pastry or cookie like. Very nice. However, as this steeps it loses a lot of that scent. It changes to a green tea with a hint of coconut scent. First sip was a great enjoyment. 2nd sip...just as pleasant. The scent and taste together remind me of just-rubbed-on Coconut Suntan Lotion smell. It's very light in color...next to no color, really. The taste is very even and smooth and brothy. It's not overly coconut and not overly green tea to taste...everything just seems right together!

I will soon be introduced to Golden Moon Tea...

...and as soon as I am introduced to their tea - I will be sure to give you my honest opinions! I'm looking forward to trying and reviewing Golden Moon Tea so please be sure to check back often!

Dragon's Palm Tree

I was just notified that someone bought one of my Signature Blends over at Adagio! I am excited each and every time some one purchases one of my blends! Click on the image above - it will take you right to the site! It's $10 but if you have never ordered from Adagio Before - drop me a comment with your email addy and I will send you a $5 email Gift Certificate and you can use that towards this or any other blend.

Dream By The Fire

I received a free sample bag of this in the mail today when RoT sent me their current catalog. LOVE the label for the tea but right off the bat there are 2 strikes or potential strike...Cinnamon AND Vanilla. Now...I am NOT saying I HATE them...but I don't usually go for them. I love Cinnamon just usually not in tea and I can take or leave vanilla in any setting or for any reason. BUT...I'm up for the challenge. It scent is unique - not what I expected. Pleasant yet surprising. It brews quickly into a reddish brown. More Cinnamon than Vanilla after the steep to the nose. I seriously think the Rooibos helped this blend quite a bit. The more I sip - the more I enjoy. Mind you, I also oversteeped. You can taste the cinnamon a bit more than the Vanilla but they blend well with the Rooibos into something satisfying and not overpowering.

Random Tea Tidbit

Take frequent tea breaks this winter, and you may just get through it without a sniffle. Immunologists at Harvard University discovered that people who drank five cups of black tea a day for 2 weeks transformed their immune system T cells into "Hulk cells" that pumped out 10 times more cold and flu virus-fighting interferon than did the immune systems of those who didn't drink black tea. Green tea should work just as well. "Not just the common cold and flu, but food poisoning, infected cuts, athlete's foot-even diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria-are caused by germs that your body fights with interferon. We think the interferon boosts from tea may help prevent or lessen the severity of all these conditions," says Jack Bukowski, MD, PhD. While five cups a day may seem like a lot, he thinks fewer cups may still offer some valuable protection. "And the interferon link may explain tea's other health benefits, including its reported cancer-fighting power, since we already know that interferon slows the growth of tumor cells," says Bukowski.

Prevention Magazine October 2003

Halloween & Fall Blends - My Signature Blends

Here are a list of the Halloween and Fall Blends I currently have listed as Signature Blends at Adagio.com. Some of these are LIMITED TIME ONLY to make room for new blends! They come in a nifty container with unique label - you get 4-ounces of the blend from Adagio! Adagio is a wonderful tea company with awesome customer service! Check it out when you have a chance!

Halloween:

Fang's Favorite
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9316&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0
Halloween Bonfire Blend
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9301&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0
Krueger's Kiss
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9365&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0
It's a Scream
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9322&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0

And for other Fall Blends:

Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9410&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0
Winter Warmth - Bit O Spice
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9289&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0

And Don't forget about HOCKEY SEASON!
The Goose Is Loose #28
http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=9324&SID=a22456828d2dc70b33ef014da5ec3fa0