Beat Holiday Bloating with this Quick and Easy Peppermint Cinnamon Tea

January 16, 2018 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

After almost three weeks of holiday parties, celebrations and fun, I am officially feeling the full effects of too much merriment. Not only do I feel more sluggish, I’ve also noticed that I’m dealing with more bloating and indigestion than usual. Considering all the rich holiday food I’ve been eating, that’s not surprising. But now it’s time to take control of my body again!

That’s why I started making a soothing Orange Naturals Peppermint Cinnamon Tea to enjoy every day before bed. Designed to help reduce bloating and aid digestion, it has a delicious spicy flavour that’s perfect for a cold winter’s night.

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Treat Yourself to the Quality Taste of Adagio Teas-Giveaway

July 30, 2017 by Kathryn 90 Comments

I’m lucky enough to be one of those women that doesn’t have too much trouble with being pregnant, but it does still have its challenges. And one of the smaller, yet still vexing ones, is giving up food and drinks that I love. Thai food gives me heartburn. Sushi can be dangerous for the baby. And, hardest of all…I gave up my beloved coffee!

But rather than spend too much time thinking about how much I missed my favourite lattes, I decided to get reacquainted with another favourite drink: tea! For months, a hot cup of tea in the morning has been my favourite way to start the day, and recently I had the chance to try some delicious new flavours and varieties from Adagio Teas.

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Create Your Perfect Summer Drink Blend with Pure Leaf Iced Tea

May 23, 2016 by Kathryn 35 Comments

When it comes to summer beverages, I love a drink that’s cold, refreshing and healthy. And when that drink can also have zero calories, that’s even better! That’s why I was so excited to try new Pure Leaf Iced Tea. Made with real brewed tea, it comes in three delicious flavours all boasting zero calories per serving! I was challenged to create some fun summer drink combinations using Pure Leaf Iced Tea and I couldn’t wait.

Berry Lemony Iced Tea

Raspberries, blackberries and Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea combine to make a refreshing light beverage on a hot summer’s day. I loved the hint of tartness from the lemon, which brought out the sweetness of the summer berries beautifully. This could be made with any combination of berries and be delicious! [Read more…]

Surprise the Person on Your #TASSIMONiceList with the TASSIMO T47 Brewer-Giveaway

November 27, 2015 by Kathryn 265 Comments

It’s no secret how much I love coffee. I love a simple cup of regular coffee with cream, a fancy latte or cappuccino as a treat, a mocha when I’m in the mood for something sweet…if there’s a drink with coffee involved in any way, I’m a fan. But I’m the only one in the house that really drinks it, so using a full-sized coffee maker on an everyday basis just doesn’t make sense. That’s why single-serve coffeemakers have been a favourite in this house for years.

The very first single-serve coffee machine I ever owned was a TASSIMO, and I absolutely loved it. I only stopped using it because I accidentally melted its cord when it was too close to the stove and never got around to replacing it. In the years that followed, I tried plenty of other single-serve coffee machines and I enjoyed them all. But I still remember how much I loved that very first TASSIMO machine.

So when I had the chance to receive and review this year’s ultimate Christmas gift for coffee lovers, the TASSIMO T47 brewer, it was a dream come true! Before the machine even arrived, I was online shopping for all my favourite varieties of TASSIMO T DISCs so that I could whip up some tasty beverages as soon as it arrived. [Read more…]

Improving My Health Naturally With a FitTea Review

June 23, 2015 by Kathryn 13 Comments

While I’m pretty happy with my body overall, I’m always interested in finding new ways to tone up a little more, burn extra fat and improve my general health. And when I can find an easy and fun way to do that, I’m even happier. I’d heard of FitTea products before and I always thought the company’s tagline “Give us a few weeks and we’ll give you a new waistline” sounded intriguing. An all-natural tea that helped promote fat burning and boost immunity sounded like a dream come true to me and since there’s nothing I love more than a soothing cup of tea, I couldn’t help but want to give the product a try. Recently I had the chance to do just that with a FitTea review about how this tea worked for me.

Initially I thought that the FitTea I had been sent was a loose-leaf product, but when I opened the bag I realized it was even better. Traditional tea bags just aren’t the best choice for extracting the maximum flavour and health benefits from tea leaves and while loose-leaf tea is delicious, it’s also a little fussy to make since having a tea ball at the ready is a must. FitTea solves the problem by using large silk pouches, keeping the tea in its proper loose leaf form and allowing proper steeping while still being quick and simple to use. For those that prefer the traditional method, however, a loose-leaf variety is also available. [Read more…]

Try New Weaver’s Hakrz Delight Coffee and Support Girls in Tech-Giveaway

October 22, 2014 by Kathryn 168 Comments

A few years ago I discovered the organic, artisan-roasted coffee of Weaver’s Coffee & Tea and it’s been one of my favourite brands ever since. In the morning, I wake up with a bright and refreshing cup of Weaver’s Astral Blend coffee that has me feeling good all day. At night, I unwind with the absolutely decadent Mango Black tea with just a splash of milk. To me, Weaver’s embodies the high quality and complex flavour I love in coffee and tea, while also being a company that’s dedicated to social responsibility and eco-friendliness.

Now, Weaver’s Coffee & Tea has a brand new coffee blend to offer and it supports a very special cause. New Hakrz Delight is a blend of delectable coffee beans from Africa, Indonesia, Latin America and Ethiopia. And the purchase of the coffee supports the engagement, education and empowerment of women in technology and entrepreneurship around the world through a partnership with Girls in Tech.

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Treat Your Favourite Tea Drinker to Mighty Leaf Tea this Christmas-Giveaway

November 19, 2013 by Kathryn 162 Comments

It’s no secret that I am crazy about coffee, but I love tea just as much. And this past summer I had the chance to discover a variety of tea that is going to be my favourite for years to come. Mighty Leaf Tea is an innovative company that combines the rich, delicious flavour of loose-leaf tea and the convenience of a tea bag to provide an unparalleled tea-drinking experience. I loved the company’s gourmet iced tea, so I was thrilled when I got the chance to review a few of the Christmas gift options Mighty Leaf Tea has to offer this year.

The tea bags from Mighty Leaf Tea are what sets the brand apart from the rest and make its tea such an indulgent experience. Each oversized pouch is hand-stitched with unbleached cotton and filled with whole tea leaves, herbs and spices. That means that the pouches produce the rich and full flavour that is usually only attainable with loose leaf tea. The flavours are completely indulgent and sure to be a hit with any tea lover on your Christmas list.

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Refreshment Comes Naturally with Mighty Leaf Iced Tea-Giveaway

July 16, 2013 by Kathryn 161 Comments

There is nothing better than a cold and refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day, but as much as I love iced tea, it’s something I rarely buy. Premixed iced tea is full of sugar and powdered mixes are no better. I’ve tried making iced tea from scratch but I never really got results that I liked.

This year, Mighty Leaf Tea, a company that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind handmade whole-leaf tea blends in hand-stitched silken pouches, came to my rescue with its delicious Gourmet Iced Tea Set and I couldn’t wait to try it. The Mighty Leaf Iced Tea is available in four thirst-quenching flavours: Organic Black, Calypso Mango, Ginger Peach and Sunburst Green. I wanted to keep things simple at first so I decided to start by making the Organic Black variety.

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