Wild Orange Blossom- Teavana

 

http://www.teavana.com/us/en/tea/herbal-tea/wild-orange-blossom-herbal-tea-31326.html

 

 

Okay, this is my favorite from the set of iced teas I got at the auction.  It is good with some sugar added, not much- just a little.  I steeped the tea just the way the back of the bag told me too.

Description

Refreshing orange infusion with light floral undertones

A tribute to the plentiful citrus groves along the Indian River, this bright favorite blends orange slices and pretty rose petals.

 

Ingredients

Apple pieces, hibiscus flowers, rose hip peels, beetroot pieces, apple slices, citrus slices, citrus peels, natural flavoring, orange juice pieces, orange petals, rose petals

Heartland Point Cafe in Orrville

https://heartlandorrville.com/heartland-point/cafe

 

 

I occasionally grab a chai from Heartland Point in Orrville.  It is really the only option we have in Orrville and they have a drive thru.  The chai is good. 

I do really like their lunches too.  They have a nice variety and they personalize each order.  You have to plan on having extra time, because they are usually busy.  But, the food this good.  You can call ahead for the food or drinks :)

Having a sad day- my mom cheered me up with a chai from Heartland. :)

Garden tea

It rained in the morning and then by 5:00 we were ready to move the tables out and set up.  It was perfect!!!  The Gardner (aka dad) and I moved the tables from the garage to the garden.

The queen made a stop in for the tea....she saw the flags were out!!!!!

My Aunt Lois, Aunt Emma, Aunt Mabel and my mom!!!

Cousins' daughter London

Cousins' daughter Kennedy

Friends' daughter from Church

Perfect weather for my parents tea!!

chicken salad in puff pastries, cucumber sandwiches

chocolate covered strawberries, lemon bread, lemon curd, raspberry dessert 

éclairs and more!!!

mini quiches, Swedish nuts, pb&J for the kids

The finger foods were divine!!!!  Totally scrumptious!!!!!

Teacup Tuesday

Enjoying some tea on Tuesday with the cup I got from Starbucks in Oregon. It reminds me of my sister out in the Pacific Northwest!!

 

 

 

 

Also enjoying these beautiful purple flowers that were delivered!  These were from the office where I work as a token of their sympathy that my aunt had passed away.  Aren't they gorgeous???

Teavana Beulah Beach

I was pumped to have won the bid at $50 for this tea set!!!!  What a deal!  I can not wait to make some iced tea

 

http://www.teavana.com/us/en/gifts/tea-gift-sets

And look I am on the poster to promote the auction, the photo is from the 2015 auction. 

I also won a drawing for $100.00 FREE for the 2017 auction!!  Love this place!

Beulah Beach- Vermilion Ohio

Alice's Tea Cup- mango flip

 

https://squareup.com/store/alices-tea-cup/

 

My friend went to NYC and surprised me with bringing me back some AWESOME TEAS!!!!  What an amazing treat.  And not just one kind, but three different kinds of tea!

 

Mango tisane with pineapple, hibiscus, raisins, and sunflowers. Fantastic when iced!

This tea is naturally non-caffeinated. We recommend steeping this tea for about 7 minutes with water between 208 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Mango Flip sounded so fun I had to try it first. 

I steeped for 5 minutes, instead of the seven that they recommend.  I was glad I did, I got two cups out of it.  Plus, when I realized it was on the tart side, I was glad I had not steeped it longer.

 

It is really great!!!!!  I did add some sugar too it, which I don't usually do, but it was a bit tart.  The sugar sweetened it. I drank it hot, but can not wait to make it cold this summer.

Bubble tea with the boss....

 

I found out the new President likes Bubble Tea- so of course I had to make him some!!!

 

I made a lavender and an almond one, he picked the almond.  I enjoyed my lavender one.  I love bubble tea.  The chewy tapioca balls/pearls add to the fun of drinking.  You get to chew on them, but be sure you don't suck too hard threw the straw and choke on them!!! 

 

I ordered my supplies threw amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Almond-Cream-Flavor-Powder-Bubble/dp/B000CB188A/ref=pd_sim_325_18?ie=UTF8&dpID=51QK9E0k02L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=M1XM01SMDC1FPTMJH0W7

 

There are a multitude of flavors.  And for $12.95 you get a pound bag.

The tapioca balls/pearls are from amazon too. They are super easy to get ready.  Basically add water and heat on the stove.  The longer they are in water the bigger they get- at least it seems that way to me.

https://www.amazon.com/BOLLE-Boba-Bubble-Tapioca-Pearls/dp/B00JVAZ532/ref=pd_sim_325_31?ie=UTF8&dpID=51SNPIxkncL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR109%2C160_&refRID=S7PJ9G07E1NK6J3T27FM

Arizona Peach Tea

https://www.drinkarizona.com/

 

Not sure I have ever tried the Arizona Peach Tea.  It was on sale for .50 so I decided to try it.  I think even thought I usually LOVE peach tea, I probably won't buy it again.  I think I will stick with Raspberry or the white blueberry tea that they have.  It wasn't that it was bad, I just think that Snapple and Smith's have a better peach tea.