There are so many types and brands of tea out there that a person may be overwhelmed with choices and end up drinking the same ones again and again. Even though I’m a long-time tea drinker, I never used to venture much beyond plain green tea or fruity flavors like raspberry or peach. All that changed when the host of one of my book clubs brought in different and delicious teas every week. Since then, rich and flavorful teas have become my new favorite. If you want to venture out of your tea comfort zone, here are 10 Must-Try Teas with the Most Flavor. [Read more…]
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe and Benefits
One of my new morning obsessions is a nice, cold, Iced Matcha Latte. A form of green tea that is essentially in the powdered form. Traditional green tea is made from components of the leaves, which are infused with hot water and then the leaves are discarded. Matcha, on the other hand, is made from the entire leaf, powdered, and then mixed with milk or water. I’ve never been a coffee drinker, but I love getting that caffeine fix from my morning Matcha Latte without the [Read more…]
3 Simple Vitamin E Face Mists
Face mists are a great way to hydrate your skin all year but are especially refreshing during dry weather season. Not only do they soothe and calm irritated skin, but with their pleasant scents, they’re also a great mood and spirit booster. I love the way mists relieve my dry skin and make me feel refreshed. After inadvertently spending $17 on a face mist for oily skin, I decided to start making my own mists. I’m so glad I did – they’re more cost effective and I can tailor them to my own skin and the scents I love.