There is nothing like curling up on the couch with a cup of hot tea to warm you up on a cool, fall evening! Sometimes, I like to sneak a mid-afternoon cup for a quick pick-me-up when a long evening is calling my name. Lily has also taken a liking to having tea parties with Mama. Sometimes, I even bring out the scones for a fun treat. If you’re a tea lover like Mama, you’ll love these tea flavors and treats…steep on it and enjoy!
- Hollywood Tea — a new company to the tea world, Village Tea Company, has launched 10 yummy flavors of loose teas packaged in 100 percent recycled containers. With flavors like Sweet Grace Vanilla Rooibos, Strawberry Passion White Tea, and Cherry Me Bloom Rooibos — the only problem will be choosing which one to steep! In fact Hollywood Hotties, Taylor Swift and Mama-to-be Kourtney Kardashian are fans (Kourtney is going Decaf of course!). Mama recommends the Sweet Grace Vanilla — yummy! Available at www.villageteaco.com, $13.95.
- Mama-to-be Tea — for Mamas-to-be, I recommend the Yogi Tea Ginger to soothe your tummy and with any luck make the queasy feeling go away. Ginger is known to be a tummy soother and improve digestion. They also carry teas specifically for Mamas-to-be and Nursing Mamas. Available at grocery and specialty stores nationwide or www.yogiproducts.com, $4.99.
- Little Tea Party – For Lily and Mama tea parties, we break out the caffeine-free Cherry Apple Little Citizens Herb Tea, made especially with kids in mind from The Republic of Tea. They currently have a collection of four different flavors for kids with each benefiting a non-profit organization. Our favorite benefits Room to Read, which educates children around the world. Perfect for any little tea party or just a Mama and daughter moment! Available at www.republicoftea.com, $10.50.
- Holiday Tea — I’m a huge fan of mint tea at the end of the evening – it helps me relax and go off to dream land. Every holiday season I stock up on Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Herbal Tea. It tastes like the candy but also has hints of vanilla and cinnamon. It’s a green tea too so it’s got the best antioxidants in it! Available at grocery stores nationwide and at www.celestialseasonings.com, $2.99.
Mama wants to know…what’s your tea secret? Have a favorite cup?
My philosophy is simple: just because you're a mom doesn't mean you have to forgo style or your life. You can do it all with a little help from Mama. Mama makes life easier by doing all the shopping, crafting and ranting for you because really...what Mama has the time for that?! Mama will not lie, I can bake but if you're looking for cooking tips you might be better off going someplace else!
I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's red chai — it's red rooibos tea, which is chock full of anti-oxidants, with chai flavorings. It's a great, naturally decaffeinated, herbal tea that tastes like the holidays. Yum!