Two for Tea

I have always been a fan of coffee, but sometimes I like variety. There is something romantic about curling up with a cup of tea and a book. I do have to admit though that when I imagine that, it is fall and there is a crispness in the air, but sadly I am a bit early for that. I have acquired an appreciation for tea and have found that it is very relaxing, so it is a perfect morning beverage alternative. Trader Joe's never ceases to amaze me, so I was sure these would be winners. There was a ginger pear tea and a pomegranate white tea. I tend to be cautious around ginger products because it is a very strong flavor. However, the ginger flavor wasn't overwhelming and the touch of pear added a sweetness to balance the stringent ginger. The pomegranate white tea was bright and full of fruit flavor. It was a bit sweeter than the ginger pear and that was without added sugar. I have found that they best way to have a cup of tea is traditional way with milk and sugar. But because I am trying to watch the waistline, I only add a touch of sugar, but usually I drink it plain. I like tea because it makes me feel immediately energized and ready to take on the day. So grab a cup and enjoy!

Tea Time

There is nothing better than the fresh smell of brewing coffee in the morning. It is an immediate wake up call and to me signifies one of life's simple pleasures. However, every once in a while a change of pace is good, so I switch over to tea. My favorite is Stash Premium Tea, but Celestial Seasonings is also a great alternative. They even have some tea bags with the sugar already in it. The pomegranate raspberry green tea has a delicious fruit flavor, but the green tea helps to put a hop in your step. The best thing about this tea is that the fruit adds a natural sweetness and doesn't require any extra sugar. Please don't think it's as sweet as the good old Southern favorite, sweet tea. If that's what you want, then you will definitely need to add extra sugar. However, the pomegranate and the raspberry really tame the bitter taste that tea can sometimes have. Stash Premium Tea also has a fantastic breakfast blend that I discovered while vacationing in Vancouver. I'm sure the honey and milk made it ten times better, but by itself the tea is a great. It is a lighter tea that makes mornings very enjoyable. So put your water on the stove and pour yourself a nice steaming cup of a different version of morning joe.