Tea Time!
As we are nearing the end of our time in Grenada, I have not been too creative with our dinner meals. However, we have recently been on a tea-kick. So, I decided to share with you our favorite types of tea! You may automatically think that because we live in the Caribbean that this would always be iced tea. Yes, it is hot outside all the time; however, inside our home, we are usually very cold. At least the inside temperature makes for a great environment for a warm mug of tea. We have some core favorite teas in the Bani Bungalow. But, being “newer” to tea drinking, I sought the help of the other Weisser Women for their tea recommendations, as well.
Our Favorite Hot Teas:
Trader Joe’s Organic Spiced Rooibos Ruby Red Chai Tea (My absolute favorite — Great for anytime)
Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Green Tea (New Holiday Favorite)
Honey Vanilla Camomille (Camomille teas are soothing and have a balanced flavor)
Green Tea (Good comfort tea)
Chai Tea (Spicy, love the cinnamon taste of chai)
Vanilla Rooibos (Sweet flavor)
Ginger Tea (Ginger has become more of a favorite since finding the great benefits of ginger while being in Grenada — Ginger is useful for digestive problems, arthritis, soothing a sore throat and it has anti-inflammatory properties)
Lipton Power Berry (This is one of my favorites! I like having a more fruity flavor for afternoon tea times.)
Melaleuca Tea (Ginseng flavor is for energy, Evening flavor is similar to Camomille, Lemon flavor refreshes and relaxes and is great iced, and Apple berry is refreshing and soothing)
Sleepy Time (Really does help if you have trouble falling asleep at night)
ICED TEA:
Green Tea is an all time favorite — The Weisser Women LOVE their green tea!
Tazo Green Ginger (Medicinal Value — This tea also has lemongrass in it – Lemongrass is also called fever grass and helps to settle tension, headaches, nausea, gas and other digestive upsets.)
Tejava Unsweetened Tea
As I said before, I just became a tea drinker not too long ago. I used to not like the concept of drinking hot water, but now I love having a drink that can so easily warm me up! But, as a result, I have yet to find my favorite “to-buy” teas. When I go back to California in a couple weeks, I’m excited to try some new unsweetened iced teas including shaken iced green tea, also including the lemonade combo (3/4 green tea, 1/4 lemonade), iced passion tea, and I want to try the power berry tea iced.
Where do you buy your tea?
Rachel says, “Starbucks is where I usually go because I know what I’m getting even though they are pricey. I do like the iced tea at coffee bean…Peet’s has great black tea. Mmmm.”
Kerry says, “I love Starbucks iced green tea, but Peet’s is good too!”
Bethany suggests, “Starbucks has good green tea. The the java tea at the grocery store is good, too!”
And, Kerry includes, “Oh I agree! Te java is yummy!”
Lastly, the best way to enjoy your tea is the perfect mug for hot and the perfect tumbler for iced! You can also make fun, personalized mugs on sites like Shutterfly or
Costco and can even include photos! Try out some different sizes until you find the perfect fit for you! It will make your tea time more enjoyable and the perfect refresh for an afternoon iced tea and a great comfort for your nighttime tea!
What are your favorite flavors of tea? Where is your favorite place to buy tea?
