Boba Bowl, Lavender Milk Tea with coconut jellies

While in Wooster I decided to take another stab at the bubble tea.  I like the experience and the options, but I do think it is pricey.  But, since I had a birthday gift card I figured it was the perfect time to go.

I love that they now have crepes too. If I had not already had lunch I would have stayed and tried these too.

The also have fun candies and other products that they sell.

There are four steps in the process...

1. pick the size of your drink

2.  pick the base of your tea

3. pick a fruit tea, or a milk tea or coffee

4. pick your topping

I went with the Lavender Milk tea- boy, are there so many options to pick from.  I also went with the coconut jellies.  The jellies are okay- but I am not a huge fan of them.  I think for me it is a texture thing.  I was a fan of the lavender milk tea- the flavors were really good.

The tea is very good and they have a huge variety of teas to pick from.  I love the concept and the experience, but I do think it is a bit pricey.  I am glad that Wooster has a fun place like this.  

I give this tea four tea cups, the only reason it is not five is the price.  The staff was friendly and helpful.  The shop is also very clean. The tea is good and the options are almost endless. 

                 
 

UCC Milk Tea

 In my travels I have become a big fan of Milk Tea.  I prefer it with out a lot of sugar added, but that is

sometimes hard to find.  I picked this UCC Milk Tea up at World Market.  World Market has a great

selection of teas.  This tea was great, but WAY WAY to much sugar.  I drank it, but it is not something

I would buy again just because of the sugar that is added. 

From the website, "Product Description

Creamy Assam tea is ready to drink in this convenient can. Enjoy hot or cold for a tasty, 

milky and sweet, lightly caffeinated tea in the morning or any time of day. 

Assam tea is a mild black tea grown in Assam, India. It has a higher caffeine 

content than other black teas, making this milk tea a great option to replace coffee. 

Each 337-milliliter can is a single serving of mild-flavored, sweet milk tea, a favorite in 

Japan and around the world. UCC is a leading brand of Japanese coffee products. 

Their wide range of consumer-friendly coffee includes ready-to-drink cans, ground 

beans for home use, and single-serving coffee cups for instant brewing. 

Recognized for their commitment to quality and technological innovations in the 

coffee space, UCC products are enjoyed around the world.

• Ingredient: Water, whole milk, sugar, black tea (Assam 100%), whole milk powder, 
• skim milk powder, maltodextrin, sucrose fatty acid esters, artificial flavor, 
• carrageenan, cellulose gel Contains: Milk
• Product Weight: 11.4 fl oz (337 ml)
• Product of Japan"    
• https://yummybazaar.com/products/ucc-assam-milk-tea-11-4-fl-oz-337-ml

This rating is completely based on the sugar content, not the taste.

GTS, Golden Pineapple Kombucha

https://gtslivingfoods.com/products/gts-kombucha-golden-pineapple

I am huge fan of this kombucha.  Pineapple is not a flavor I have ever attempted to make at home before.  But after having it I am tempted.  It did have sage in it, which I enjoyed.  I have put rosemary, basil, ginger, and mint in my homemade kombucha, but never sage.  I liked it.

This was really good and refreshing.

5 tea cups!  It's healthy, the flavors blended together great.  I love the sweet and savory notes.  This was a winner.

Tea, Chinese Character necklace

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MastercraftsmanStore?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=587472822

For my birthday I was given some money- I bought this necklace on Etsy.

It was 16" Flat Cable Chain, Sterling silver for $26.76

They do all kinds of custom work- you should check them out if you are looking for something special.

I thought they did a great job on this necklace, it is the Chinese symbol for tea.

(The scar is from neck surgery- I like to say I was fell off a roof while I was inspecting a claim for the insurance company. But, the truth is I had a herniated disc.  I moved 10 ton of stone in my landscaping, by myself, and I over did it.)

Wildwonder Ginger Lemon, Turmeric Peach, and Peach Ginger

https://drinkwildwonder.com/

The tea in this one is Honeybush.  I am not always a fan of this tea flavor, but I would have never known that this tea was in here before I read it on the label.

These were on sale at World Market the other day, so I purchased some to try.  I have to say I was pleased.  The flavors were spot on and has real ingredients.

The only draw back was the sugar, but I know that some of that is natural in the fruits.

This one has black tea in it.

The Lemon Ginger and Peach Ginger were my favorites.  I like the zing and kick they had.

There are so many great and healthy things for you in these drinks, check out the website.  From the website,

"LIVE VEGAN PROBIOTICS
Tiny microorganisms that aid the digestive system by balancing your gut bacteria. Microbiome experts helped us develop a unique strain of probiotics that can withstand the harsh environment of the stomach acid and actually reach your gut, with antioxidant and digestive benefits to boot!
PREBIOTIC PLANT FIBER
Prebiotics are food for all of the microbes in your gut. Prebiotic fiber aids digestion and makes probiotics more effective. Every wildwonder contains prebiotic fiber from Chicory Root and Jerusalem Artichoke, totalling 20% of your daily recommended fiber. Keep those gut microbes happy and full!
HERBS & BOTANICALS
Superfoods inspired by ancient nutrition, such as ginger, turmeric, and rose, work effectively with prebiotics and probiotics to boost your immunity and gut health. From aiding digestion, to reducing inflammation, and preventing disease, these magical herbs give you superpowers.
LUSCIOUS FRUITS
Fresh squeezed fruit juices and purees in every can — think California-grown lemons, pink guavas, and juicy mangoes. Sourced from sustainable and organic farms, these fruits are extra rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Keep it juicy, friends!"

I did not care for this one as much.  I am not sure if it was the Rooibos in the drink or what.  But, I did not enjoy the flavors as much.

Overall if you see this drink I would recommend it...if it is on sale.  For me, I would not spend over $3 on a cold drink like this...but that is just me.

 

NUBA Hibiscus

https://drinknuba.com/

This was another fun tea I picked up at World Market.  I love all their fun and unique products.  This one was not on sale, but I splurged anyway.

From the website, "Our tisane is as simple as its ingredients. Only organic whole flowers are brewed to create this ruby red tangy, moderately sweet and full and flavour.

We don't use any concentrates, extracts or preservatives."

This took me right back to Africa!  I felt like I was in Guinea West Africa drinking Bissap.  The flavors of Hibiscus were great.  I just wish there was not so much sugar.  As always sugar is the killer in these drinks.

I do love hibiscus!!!  It is fun that these flowers came from Egypt along the Nile.

Even with the sugar, you can see I finished it all, lol.  I bought a sweetened and an unsweetened one.  I prefer the unsweetened one, even though it is more tart.  The unsweetened tea only has 1% sugar.

 

Flavors were great, it was the sugar that got me in the sweetened one.  But, the one that was unsweetened was really good, tart, but good.  

Ohio Tea Company, Lemon Ginger Tea

 Here is another Ohio Tea that we carry at my work.  I am a big fan of all the ingredients in this tea but licorice.  Sadly, the licorice was too strong for me.  But, others at work are enjoying it.

You never know what tea you might not be a fan of, someone else loves.  I love the uniqueness of  all of us.  God made us all different and that is so cool.  Remember just because you don't like something doesn't mean it is necessarily bad or wrong. I am glad not everyone is like me, lol!

                        

 https://www.ohioteaco.com/Lemon-Ginger_p_669.html

Ingredients:

Organic: lemon peel, lemongrass, ginger, licorice, spearmint

The lemon and mint notes are really nice in this tea.  You also get some heat of the ginger on the back of your throat which is fun.  But, the licorice is also in the notes, so for me this tea on is only a 3. It is still a nice tea, but just not for me. But, again, others in the office really do like it a lot.

Mr and Mrs Kit-Tea Steepers

 

How adorable are these guys??

We had sunshine buddies at work.  We were to encourage them with kind words, notes, or small gifts.  My buddy knew I loved tea and cats and got me these tea steepers.  They are so fun, I love them.

https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Infuser-Set-Loose-Leaf/dp/B073H4576G/ref=sr_1_34?crid=R1X3S8KUQRTJ&keywords=mr+and+mrs+kit-tea+steeper&qid=1651593334&sprefix=mr+and+mrs+kit-tea+steepers%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-34

Add the tea to the bottom half and then fasten together and then steep your tea.

Muggswigz Coffee and Tea and some thrift store tea finds

I was out shopping with a friend today.  We had fun checking out thrift shops- I got some fun new clothes and some teapots.  We were looking for something to drink at the end of the day that was more than the lady in green.

We went to the local place, Muggswigz.  They has some nice selections of tea and even some holiday specials.

Sorry this photo is a little hard to read, I have the wrong angle here.  But, you can see that each barista has picked their favorite drink...I do think this is super clever!

https://www.muggswigz.com/

I ordered the holiday chai.  The price was a high, but it was less than some of the other speciality teas that they carry there.  Some of the special teas were over $7.00

Lake Cable Coffee & Tea Bar

5854 Fulton Dr. NW

Canton OH 44718

(330)754-1017

The staff was friendly, but not overly helpful on the teas they had and the flavors.  The prices were a bit high and the flavors were just okay.  I am only giving them 3 teacups since the over all experience was just medicore.

Here are two of my favorite thrift store finds...copper teapot that holds my basil.  

...and these little teapot to hold these little roses.

Use your imagination and have fun with teapots!