TTTW: Green & Fruity

Green & Fruity

  Apple, mango, papaya are the three leading ingredients in Green & Fruity. This tea is one of my all time favourites, as it’s a bold tea that needs no sweetener (the mango making up for the lack of sweetener). The fruits are strong enough that they fill the room with an exotic, warm, delicious smell, so it’s a lovely one to even have in the house. Not one I’d recommend to a non tea drinker though, as the green rooibos has a rather distinctly ‘tea’ taste to it.

TTTW: Organic Simple the Zest

Organic Simple the Zest

Mate tea is my preferred alternative to coffee. It’s highly caffeinated, and pumps you up to the same extent that a cup of coffe would. It’s also full of anti oxidants (even slightly more than green tea) so while you’re filling your system with caffeine to keep you going, you’re also doing your body a favour. So let me recommend this tea over coffee over these next couple months when we’re all cramming for projects, tests, exams, etc. Simply the Zest has a light, lemony smell and taste. It’s not too strong, but has a distinct lemon flavour that’s a great pick-me-up, and a wonderful way to keep you going into the late night.

Namaste,
Saige

TTTW: Exotica

Exotica

 This tea is described on their website as a 'spicy' herbal tea, and I think that's an exceptionally accurate depiction of it. It's a fun herbal tea with a nice kick to it. The main things you taste are definitely the lemongrass and peppercorn, which go surprisingly well together, and the cinnamon adds a nice after taste. It's a tea that goes very well chilled, and David’s Tea recommends it chilled as it’s in their Cocktail Collection. Great drink for lazy days in the sun, though there won't be much of that over the next few months.

Namaste,
Saige

TTTW: Pineapple Oolong

Pineapple Oolong

I absolutely adore this tea, which says a lot coming from someone who really isn't a fan of pineapple. Its got a sweet, fruity taste, with a hint of pineapple, but not the typical overly sweetened stuff you taste in most fruit juices - a real pineapple flavor.  It's not overly strong, and doesn't need a sweetener of any kind. I'd recommend this to anyone, tea drinker or not, because it's not a strong tea taste either - one of the benefits of oolong tea.

Namaste,
Saige

TTTW: Organic Mother's Little Helper

Organic Mother's Little Helper

For me, there's a story behind this tea. To summarize it, as a new driver, being rear ended for the first time is a little terrifying - or it was for me. So after the pure horror of having a Chevy Cruz bump into the giant mud tires on my jeep, I was a little rattled. Luckily I was just down the street from David's tea and only a few minutes away from this wonderful tea. The peppermint, though the first ingredient, wasn't over powering and the chamomile was enough to soothe my frazzled nerves. I'd recommend this tea to anyone having a stressful day or incident as a great way to let your worries disappear.

Namaste,
Saige

TTTW: Love Tea #7

Love Tea #7

Unfortunately, this tea comes bearing a very poor review. Though the tea itself might be quite nice, I've discovered I'm not a fan of chocolate teas. Don't get me wrong, I love chocolate, but in a tea form it's got an unusual taste that's overly sweet, and mildly repulsive. If you're a fan of chocolate tea, it's a nice mix of strawberry and rose, but it's definitely a specific taste that you either love or hate.

Namaste,
Saige

TTTW: Banana Nut Bread

Banana Nut Bread

So this is another fall tea, available from the beginning September to the end of October, and it one that tastes exactly as it sounds. It's a sweet tea, with a nutty-banana flavor. It's a great tea if you have a sweet tooth, but can definitely over powering if honey/sugar is added. The nuts add a very typical nutty flavor that is quite unusual in a drink - though multiple other nut tea reviews are on their way!

Namaste,
Saige