The Republic of Tea

I tried a “surfset” workout last night… I’m a bit sore today, so I’m hoping this helps (even if it’s just a placebo affect!)

Paddled 7 or 8 miles on a windy lake yesterday . Headwind going out and unhelpful tailwind coming back, in a very light boat that just wanted to blow all around the lake… Not fun! Was miserably tired and sore last night. Feeling surprisingly functional, but not exactly energetic, this morning.

This herbal blend is becoming a standby. No idea if it works, but i have made turmeric milk to soothe earaches/sore throats before. It is said to have strong anti-inflammatory properties. The taste is warming, sweet, but not spicy. Seems like it would go well with a coconut curry sauced dish…

I had this cuppa with an orange ginger coconut macaroon, from a local bakery. It was a perfect pairing!

Thank you, Shelley_Lorraine for including this with the other tea you sent! I brought it to school, and I think I might have done it a huge disservice. I was only able to microwave the water to tepid and we were at the tail end of our sugar supply. I’m deliberately not rating this one, because it turned out so strangely and I’m not sure if it’s my fault or a characteristic of the tea itself. It’s very faint, with a slight hint of straw. For the most part I’m just tasting the microwaved water. Next school year an electric kettle just has to be on my school supply list!

The taste is pretty light, I can taste the plum a little but not so much any spices. Steep longer?

*I got it from book club and it got lost in my pile o stuff lol. Thanks Josie :)

Was scared to drink this but it was actually really good!

a good chai tea , had trouble tasting the chocolate the first few times but it is good