Scented Leaf, Arizona ...Prickly Pear, Coconut Lavender, Blood Orange Sangria, and Young Grasshopper teas

I was out in Arizona for my nephews wedding.  Turns out that one of the gals that went to England with me last year lived less than 20 minutes away!

It was so fun to sit down with Mary and catch up!  This is one of those cases were social media is a good thing.  We met last year via social media.  She joined me on a trip to England without ever meeting me- now that is trust, lol!  Actually all 8 ladies who signed up for the London tea never met me- we met on a Christian Tea Facebook page and we knew we had Jesus, tea, and the love of London in common....what more could we need.

Tuscon

https://thescentedleaf.com/collections/loose-leaf-black-tea

I was excited to try Scented Leaf for two reasons.  Mary had brought me some tea from here in England and I loved it.  Also my nephew and his now wife, had their first date at a Scented Leaf!

They had two really nice seating areas.

They also had lots of fun teas and merch.

Tea on tap?!  YES PLEASE!!!

So many tea options!!!  I actually had 4 teas in the hour that we chatted!  I was so surprise when I went to purchase the second tea I was given a discount and the third was free.  Why would I not keep buying tea then, lol!

I kept drinking....and getting more tea.

Favorites in order-

1. Prickly Pear-  Organic South African green rooibos, organic hibiscus flowers, organic cane sugar, prickly pear flavoring, crystallized lemon (citric acid, lemon oil, lemon juice)

2. Coconut Lavender- Organic Sencha Green Tea, Organic Orange Peel, Organic Coconut Bits, Organic Blueberries, Organic Lavender, Natural Flavor     

3. Blood Orange Sangria-Sangria Tea with orange and grapefruit, house black tea, fresh squeezes lemon, blood orange syrup, and agave

4. Young Grasshopper- Cool mint chai with nitro coffee, milk and chocolate almond milk with splash of vanilla ( I missed the seeing coffee when I ordered it)

I can't say enough good about this place!  Staff was friendly and helpful.  Tea was outstanding!!!  Everything was clean.  Prices were good.  Keep doing what you are doing!!

 

I made quick work of the tea I took to go too!

When you buy a tea they put the date sticker on it.  Then when you come up to buy another one, you get a discount, and then the third is free!  I believe it needs to be the same cup- the stickers are on it.  And it might be teas on tap too....however it workers I love it.   I love this place.

Nice cafe!!  I love that they have so many teas!  I am a fan!  I wish they had one in Ohio!!

Then I came back to this....Lipton tea all over my desk, ugh!  hahahahahahaha.

The joys of having fun coworkers!!

They know at work I am NOT a Lipton fan!

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

 

Marandos cafe, Lavender Cloud and a Lavender chai

I am constantly blown away by people's creativity and venues!

This is another dream location for me....a lavender field and an 1800's barn that is now a guest house!

https://theeliotestate.com/

This was about 25-30 minutes away in the middle of no where Amish country, lol!  You know you are in Amish country when it is gravel roads and the only tracks you see are the buggy wheel lines.

I just happened to see a post on Facebook about this event in Lakeville, in June, and I had a free day, so off I went.

I enjoyed meeting and talking a little with Marandos.  Such kind, sweet people.  I love that they went after their dreams and have this great coffee/tea/drink truck.  It is simply adorable.

This is the lavender chai I purchased for the drive home.

I thought this tea was very good. Prices were good too.  The flavors were nice as well, a more sweet than spicy chai.  I really enjoyed meeting and talking to Marandos.  I hope they continue to thrive in their business!

I also tried the lavender cloud.  It was good too.

I completely felt like I was in Provence France.

I loved lavender!  I picked a bundle to bring home.  I will be using in my teas for sure!

Every where I looked was photo worthy.

What a beautiful day with a gorgeous venue.

The guest house was turned into a quaint little shop.

It was such a nice day I brought my paints and did a little painting.  I am not pleased with the painting, but I sure enjoyed being outside and see the lavender and taking it all in...while enjoying lavender shortbread I purchased in the barn.

There was lots of little places to sit and enjoy the views.

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,