Kerrie's Cup of Tea

I love tea. I have created this page to discuss all things tea. Camellia Sinensis -Black, Oolong (Wulong), Green (Matcha, Sencha, Gun Powder, Genmaicha, Gyokuro), White, Yellow, Purple, Pu-erh, Chai, Blooming, and Kombucha. Also, Mate, Rooibos, Honeybush, Herbal, and Tisane Teas. Loose leaf/bagged/powered/instant. Iced/hot tea. Tea infusers/strainers, tea kettles, tea timers, tea pots/cups, steeping times, tea goodies, tea houses, and more! Do you share my passion of tea?

TEA shampoo and conditioner

Is this a sign I am too into teas??

Tea shampoo and conditioner - love the Trade Joe brand!

http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=1241

A product of the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia tree that's native to Australia, tea tree oil has long been used as a medicine to treat everything from coughs and colds to wounds and skin ailments. It's also known for its fresh scent that falls somewhere between eucalyptus and mint. At Trader Joe's, we've highlighted this essential oil in our line of Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle bath & body products: Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash.
All of these refreshing products are made for us with organic botanicals, including tea tree oil, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, and thyme. Their scent is energizing, and their effect on your hair and skin is rejuvenating. The Body Wash will impart a fresh, clean feeling to your skin; the Shampoo adeptly cleans away residue from styling products; and the Conditioner smoothes your hair and helps repair damage from sun and heat. These are salon-caliber formulas that sell for significantly more in other labels. At Trader Joe's, each of our Tea Tree Tingle bath & body products comes in a 16 ounce bottle for the excellent everyday value of $3.99. Makes us feel all tingly…

work out drink....wht tea of course!!!

I lost 50 pounds over the past 3 years, but I have put 20 of that back on....so I am trying to loose that 20 and another 10. So, I decided to join a local gym. It is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I am loving it. Never thought I would say that about a gym!!! I still hate running, but I do like the gym.

http://www.zephyrs24.com/

What does the gym have to do with tea???? Keep reading.....

What do I take with me everyday to the gym???? ...ICED TEA!!!!!

As you can tell I do dress to find a man here- haha That is the nice thing about this gym it is not a "Meet Market". Everyone does their own thing.

tea bracelet

my friend Marci made me this AMAZING tea bracelet!!!! I completely adore it!!

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who am I

I have told you about Kerrie's Cup of Tea...but who is Kerrie?

*First and most importantly I am a child of God, that makes me a daughter of the Risen King. God is first and foremost in my life.

*Next I am a daughter, sister, and aunt. I have two amazing parents, two wonderful sisters, two great brother-in-laws, one terrific niece and three incredible nephews.

*I am a friend

*I'm an ESL teacher to some amazing students.

*And to support myself and my cats, Orange Pekoe and Chai, I've worked for a local insurance company for over 20 years. My dream job is to own a tea shop and use it as a ministry. I recently started home tea parties- I bring the tea to you.

*I have recently lost 61 pounds. It's a constant battle, but one I will win.

*In my free time I drink tea, make jewelry, write (I have five Christian romance books published and one Tea book on Amazon), knit, attend rodeos, do paint by numbers, play card/board games, watch NASCAR, cheer for the Buckeyes, Browns and Packers, watch HGTV, take photos, go on mission trips (Over seas I've been to Africa twice, Spain three times, France, Thailand, Malaysia, and Dominican Republic twice). (In the states I have been to Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Rhode Island, and Cleveland)

*I also love geocaching with my nephews, working around my over 100 year old house, going on adventures, entertaining, and hanging with family & friends.... and basically embracing my singleness- it's a gift right now.

*God has blessed me with an amazing life- I want to give Him all the glory!!!!

Cold Brewing Tea

My "Go to" teas ....

Here are my go to teas...

Carpenters Cup (Smithville OH)- Bent Nail

Sure House (Orrville/Wooster, OH)- Golden Milk Latte, with maple syrup instead of honey & with Oat Milk

Peets-Mighty Leaf Wildberry Hibiscus Tea Fog

Starbucks- Iced Passion Tea, half the syrup

Panera- Chai

(Not a fan of Dunkin Donuts Chai Teas or Heartland Point Chai Teas)

TOP 5 Favorite Loose Leaf Tea Companies... Bird & Blend (England), Ohio Tea Company (Ohio), Smith Tea (Oregon), Sub Rosa (Ohio), and Tea Forte (Massachusetts)

If I drink bag tea, I like- Stash, Harney & Sons, The Republic of Tea, and Mighty Leaf (I like companies that also make loose leaf tea- they do a nice job with bag tea too)

Favorite Tea- Oolong

Favorite Flavors in Tea- Coconut, Lavender, Jasmine, Hibiscus

STEEP TIMES and WATER TEMPS FOR HOT (Loose Leaf) TEA:

Black tea: 3-5 minutes, water temp between 200 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Chinese Green tea: 3-4 minutes, water temp between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit

Japanese Green Tea: 30 sec - 2 minutes, water temp between 170-185 degrees

Sencha: 2 minutes, water temps between 175-190 degrees Fahrenheit

Gyokuro : 3 minutes, water temps between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit

Genmaicha: 1 minute, water temps between 175-190 degrees Fahrenheit

Purple: 3-4 minutes, water temp between 160 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Oolong: 3 minutes, water temp between 190 to 200 degrees

White tea: 4-6 minutes, water temp between 160 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Flavored White: 2 minutes, water temp between 160 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Pu-erh: 3-7 minutes, water temp between 205 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Yellow tea: 3 minutes, water temps between 160 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Rooibos tea: 6-7 minutes, water temp between 205 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Honeybush Tea:5-8 minutes, water temp between 205 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Chai tea: 5 minutes, water temp 200 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Herbal tea: 5 - 6 minutes, water temp between 200 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Mate tea: 5-6 minutes, water temp between 180 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit

Tisanes tea: 7 - 9 minutes, water temp between 200 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit

Blooming tea: 3-4 minutes, water temps between 175 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit re-use bloom 4-5 times

Matcha Tea: water temp between 180 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit

Kombucha