Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Good afternoon,

You know what is overrated? Lunch. You know what isn’t overrated? Dessert. Like Vanilla Red Velvet Cake. But I know I know.. bikini season. And for you lads…Speedo season. It’s creeping up. And that’s not the only thing creeping up. But life is too short to live without all decadence, so lets cheat a little, shall we? You want Vanilla Red Velvet Cake? But none of the guilt and all of the tight skimpy fabric? Okay! Lets have our cake as tea.

Today’s Black tea, Vanilla Red Velvet Cake, won’t make you bathing suit season ready, but it sure ain’t going to hurt. At the very least, it’s like cup of pre-season tears. Just not as bitter.

Currently hot and ready under the tea cozy!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Good afternoon everyone,

It’s Valentines day this Friday, did you know? I knew. I know because there are heart shaped candies on the counter in front of me. Also there are chocolate kisses, and Hershey’s hugs and other chocolaty delights. Every time I pass by that candy line up, I am passing by on hearts, hugs, and kisses. Because I know that flowers are the way to go… like in today’s tea! Green tea and roses are the focal point, along with mucho romantico strawberries and vanilla. And there is a bit of cinnamon spice in there too, for I may have added my own cinnamon heart into the mix.

Currently hot under the tea cozy.

Friday, February 07, 2014

Good Afternoon,

Have you heard the reports? Snow for the long weekend. Terrible news. Cold news. Tomorrow I will be out on a Viking ship, and probably frozen to the oars. Literally and figuratively. To make myself feel better, I am being proactively nice to myself with chocolate today.

The caffeine free tisane that’s hot in the pot - hold onto your plundering/purloining pants everyone- is White Chocolate and Peppermint tea. A perfect pairing for the premonition of snow.

And, as chocolate teas typically go, this one will disappear fast. So hurry down and pour yourself a cup like you were being chased by Viking Raiders.

Thursday, February 06, 2014

Hello everyone,

You know that juice is bad for you? Loaded with sugar, concentrated fructose, just bad bad bad. But if you are a person who appreciates a good cup of tropical delish, well perhaps you should give this tisane a try. Made with mango, apple, guava, elderberry, rose hips and sweet sweet delish. The sweet delish is a secret ingredient. Okay. It’s love. The non-tangible kind, of course.

All the flavours, non of the sugar, a tisane to try for sure!

Happy Thursday!

Monday, February 03, 2014

Good Afternoon Everyone.

It was groundhog day yesterday, and there are some conflicting reports. In Nova Scotia, Shubenacadie Sam, the resident groundhog, has predicted an early spring. This was also the same for Winnepeg’s Groundhog Willow. But she’s a bit of an air head and hasn’t gotten it right for a few years. Ontario’s groundhog, Wiarton Willie is a bit more reliable, famous, and pessimistic. He’s declared another 6 weeks of winter. But then again, we are getting that information second hand from the Mayor of the town where Wiarton lives. The man sports a purple tuxedo and cape, and claims to know fluent “groundhogese.” A likely story.

Out west, we are above that nonsense. Out west, we look to the Cherry trees, and they’ve already started blooming. It is chilly out there - I dare say it is so cold I thought I saw some squirrels sporting some thermal underwear.  It is still winter, but I think all the sun shining means that Spring is on its way.

Time to warm up with a little Tisane, today we have a non-caffeinated brew of cinnamon, apples and cloves. Perfect for the winter weather, and the sunny disposition.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Gong Hei Fat Choi everyone!

In the spirit of Chinese New year, I made a tea that brews bright red  -- and that is good luck! Hibiscus, bergamot, and a dark black tea gives this tea it’s character, and it is well worth giving it a try.

Try not to stampede down to the kitchenette like a herd of horses though.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Every crack of sunshine that spills out of these grey and grizzly clouds is like the tantalizing promise of Spring. I haven’t seen it in a few days, but I know that sun is just behind those clouds. And while it may have just officially changed to Winter last month, I am still itching for the delicately warm days to come. This comes through in many ways, I find, most obviously in how I look. Just in case you wondered-- it isn’t warm out there. For heaven’s sake, wear a jacket to work. Or at least a bulky sweater. Even a rain jacket would have made more sense. But no, I am a springtime optimist.

So from my lack of warm WINTER clothing, I have warmed myself up by drinking some very delicious tisanes. Today is a mellow Rooibos, a caffeine free drink that should allow me to hibernate the rest of the Winter months away. Mixed into the brew is coconut, rose buds, and apples, because I want it sunny and warm now. And because it isn’t, there is a hit of Indian Masala spices to give it depth and warmth.

The brew is currently warm under the cozy, and I am currently eyeing the space under my desk. Heck, bears hibernate in caves, that’s got to be ample enough space for a nap.