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Sips By Box Review & Unboxing | July Afternoon Tea
A new YouTube video is up on my channel! I am sharing an unboxing and review of the teas inside my July Sips by Box 📦☕️🫖✨ A special thank you to Sips By for gifting me this box to enjoy! ✨🫖
Feel free to use my code TEALOVE to save $5 off your first box! | AD
You can find the video HERE ☕️🌸 or down below:
I love the tea selections for this month. The tea I was most excited to try first was Chariteas “Summer in Provence”. A delicious black tea with additional white tea leaves, bergamot, lemon peel, lavender and lemon balm. ☕️✨ It was so delicious! 🤤
I was also excited to see my favourite tea to make iced… DAVIDsTEA Green Passionfruit! 🍵✨🧊 I also discovered another favourite, Nepal Tea Collective Kanchanjangha Verde green tea…so delicious! I need to order more! I still have yet to try the Organic India Tulsi Sleep tea, I’ll keep you posted! 🍵🫖
Outfit of the Video:
Chic Wish Summer Vines Printed Dots Jacquard Wrap Dress
Pandora Pavé Heart & Angel Wings Necklace
Earth Goddess Shop Crystal Bracelet
Orkansa Crystal Bracelet
About Sips By:
– Sips by is a female-founded and led startup
– each month, they match tea drinkers with delicious teas from over 150 global tea brands
– based out of Austin, Texas
*some links may be affiliate/commission links
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Sips By Box Unboxing | Baahtcha Matcha | Tea Time Tuesday
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DAVIDsTEA Haul | Happy International Tea Day
Happy (belated) International Tea Day! I posted a new DAVIDsTEA video on my Youtube channel back on the actual International Tea Day, haha. I am sharing a recent haul from the DAVIDsTEA sale, a few weeks back as well as steeping Merry Mistletoe! You can watch the video HERE or down below:
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Sips By Box | Making the Sugar Cookie Tea yum!
Sharing a look at what was inside my February Sips By Box! There was a snowstorm going on, as I filmed this video and I decided to make the Sugar Cookie Tea…comforting, sweet and delicious. I share exactly how I made this tea, start to finish! And I also share a little look at the snowstorm outside too. I was visiting Halifax, NS and it was fun to see what a winter storm looks like there!
A special thank you to Alice Haenim for helping to “sniff test” each tea!
You can watch the video HERE or down below:A special thank you to Sips By for sending me this box to review and enjoy! Shop Sips By HERE!
Use code TEALOVE to save $5 off your first box!
Teas Inside the Box:
Cookie Tea SUGAR COOKIE SWEETHEART
Oteas BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE
Choice Organics DARJEELING
DAVIDsTEA ORGANIC PEPPERMINT AMOUR
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Afternoon Tea Necklace | Pixie Wing
Care for a cup of tea? How whimsical and darling is the Afternoon Tea Necklace from Pixie Wing? I first found out about this necklace from @schmoolovesbeads on Instagram. I immediately added it onto my wish list! I loved the UV-resistant enamel detailing and how each teacup moved/stacked on top of one another. It was such a clever and unique design. ☕️✨
I couldn’t believe it when Pixie Wing reached out to me and wanted to know if I would interested in reviewing this necklace! Such a dream! It is even more special in real life and has such a lovely weight to it. A huge thank you to Pixie Wing for gifting this necklace to me ☕️✨
The necklace arrived in beautiful packaging: a lovely white box with a cloth bag inside. Inside the bag was the necklace and a necklace extender. There was also a polishing cloth inside too.
The Afternoon Tea Necklace is made of premium brass with a thick plating of fine 925 sterling silver. Each tea cup has eye-catching UV-resistant enamel detailing. It also available in a green colour option too.Pixie Wing ships worldwide and 5% of each Afternoon Tea Necklace goes to Rainforest Alliance sustainable tea growing project ☕️✨
The necklace has a lovely weight to it. It also comes with a necklace extender option. I chose to wear the necklace without the extender (for now). You can see how I styled it below:
I also filmed an Instagram IGTV video sharing a more in-depth review of the necklace as well as video closeups of the necklace in motion! It is so eye-catching! You can watch the video HERE or down below:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT4qWQElVvP (IGTV VIDEO)
What do you think of the Afternoon Tea Necklace from Pixie Wing? Please let me know, down below!
Have a lovely weekend ahead!
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Sips By | August Tea Subscription Box | Unboxing and Review
Happy Weekend! I hope you had a wonderful week and are doing well. I am currently enjoying a delicious cup of tea and decided to share a blog post about my Sips By August Box!
Earlier this week, I published my Sips By Unboxing and Review video. A special thank you to Sips By for sending me this box to review and enjoy. I will be collaborating with them over the next few months. I am looking forward to seeing what will be inside each month’s box! A special thank you to this community, as well. I would not have this TEAriffic opportunities without each and every one of you.
You can watch the video HERE:If you would like to try a Sips By box, feel free to use my code: TEA LOVE to save $5 off your first box!
Teas Inside the Sips By August Box:
Berry Fields Forever Sips By CHARITEAS
Organic Nilgiri Black Tea Sips By BARE LEAVES
Combray Sips By AUGUST UNCOMMON
Rose Apricot Nectar Sips By TINY BEE TEA -
DAVIDsTEA Tea Subscription Box | Tea Tasting Club
Happy Wednesday night! I hope your week is going well.
*this post contains affiliate links
Tonight, I premiered a new Youtube video about my first Tea Tasting Club box from DAVIDsTEA! This footage was filmed back in January 2021, right when I received my tea subscription box (you might remember my Instagram Reel, I filmed with Alice Haenim). Unfortunately, life has been a bit crazy and I just had time to edit the footage and upload this video! My second box (for the spring season) should be arriving any day, so stayed tuned for another Tea Tasting Club video in the near future!
You can watch the video HERE or down below:What is the Tea Tasting Club?
The DAVIDsTEA Tea Tasting Club is a tea subscription box. There are four boxes a year (1 box per season). Each box features new seasonal and exclusive teas. You can receive up to 8 blends of tea, per box! You also receive exclusive access to the Tea Club Community on Facebook.
In this month’s box, I received a lovely assortment of teas to try, as well as a special members tea tin and a wonderful booklet, which included a tea crossword puzzle, tea recipes, steeping guide and facts about the different teas, inside the box!What is the cost?
The DAVIDsTEA Tea Tasting Club subscription box is a single payment of $140 CAD. The total value is $220. Each box is $35, which includes free shipping!
What teas were included?
To see a full look at the teas, I recommend watching my Youtube video! I show the tea leaves, as they steep and the finished result!
Here are some clickable links to shop the teas mentioned in my video.
A special thank you if you use my affiliate links! I appreciate it so much.Cold 911 Herbal Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreJapanese Sencha Green Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreMorning Detox Mate Infusion from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreLemon Lullaby Rooibos Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreSunny C Herbal Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreSalted Caramel Oolong Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAN StoreStrawberries and Cream Oolong Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAD StoreSweet Tart Herbal Tea from DAVIDsTEA
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SHOP CAD StoreDid you sign-up for the Tea Tasting Club? If so, what did you think of the first box? What teas were your favourites? I cannot wait to see what this upcoming box will have inside!
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Tea PAWty | Ella’s “Gotcha Day” Celebration
Hello everyone! I hope this blog post finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy and well, during this time.
#BlackLivesMatter | To learn more, click HERE.
Yesterday (June 28th, 2020), we celebrated Ella’s “Gotcha Day”. I had never heard of a “Gotcha Day” before adopting Ella. A “Gotcha Day” is like a birthday, however it is celebrated on the day you brought your furry friend home.
Ella’s “Gotcha Day” was so fun! I made sure the day was extra special for her. We have Ella some special new treats and bones! And I also had a fun virtual Tea “PAWty” for her. I filmed the Tea “PAWty” for my #TeaTimeTuesday IGTV series. If you would like to join in on the celebrations, you can watch the video HERE or down below:Have you heard of a “Gotcha Day” before? I think it is such a cute idea!
I had so much fun enjoying tea and treats with Ella and Georgina. I hope you did too! xo -
TeaTimeTuesday | Neverland Tea Giveaway Prize!
Hello everyone! I hope this blog post finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy and well, during this time.
#BlackLivesMatter | To learn more, click HERE.
In today’s #TeaTimeTuesday IGTV post, I am unboxing the giveaway prize I won from Neverland Tea. I still cannot believe that I won and a huge thank you again to Neverland Tea for having such a fun giveaway!
Also in the video, I use the giveaway prize to make two delicious iced teas! One for myself and one for my husband…nothing like a delicious iced tea during a sunny Summer afternoon!
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The Mochi Kit | Paragon Tea Room | Tea-Infused Mochi
Hello everyone! I hope this blog post finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy and well, during this time. <3
#BlackLivesMatter | To learn more, click HERE.In today’s blog post, I am sharing my experience of making tea-infused mochi! Mochi is a delicious treat that pairs well with a cup of tea. When I saw that Paragon Tea Room came out with The Mochi Set, I couldn’t resist purchasing one and testing it out. I am not a big baker though, so I was a bit nervous. Michelle, the owner of Paragon Tea Room assured me that the recipe (included in the set) was “dummy proof” and making mochi is surprisingly easy!
Last Saturday, I decided to to put my baking skills to the test and use The Mochi Set (you might have seen my Instagram stories of the experience)! If you would like to see a closer look at how my experience went, make sure to grab a cup of tea and let’s get started!
What is Mochi?
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice, water, sugar and cornstarch. Mochi is typically flavoured with green tea and/or filled with a sweetened bean paste. This makes it a delicious vegan and gluten free treat.
What does Mochi taste like?
Mochi has a dough-like texture and makes me think of a gummy candy/marshmallow type dessert. It has a starch after-taste.
If you have had mochi before, how would you describe the taste?The Mochi Set | Paragon Tea
Your mochi dream comes true! This set is inspired by all of your creativity! In this set, you will be introduced to making your own TEA-INFUSED mochi with a side of tea dip at home.
– Paragon Tea RoomThe Mochi Set from Paragon Tea Room comes with nearly all the ingredients you need to make 6 servings of mochi. The set includes:
Three Types of Tea Powders:
- Paragon Tea Room‘s Baking Matcha
- Paragon Tea Room‘s Hojicha Powder
- Paragon Tea Room‘s Genmaicha Powder
It also includes:
- Paragon Tea Room‘s Glutinous Rice Flour mix
- Kingsford’s Corn Starch
- Earth’s Own Oat “Mylk”
- Paragon Tea Room‘s mochi and mochi dip recipes
The set comes inside a rectangular box and is well packaged. Even Ella was curious about what was inside!
Following the Recipe |
Matcha-Infused MochiAfter reading over the recipe, I decided to make a matcha-infused mochi and a matcha-infused dip.
I found both recipes straight forward and easy to follow.
After adding and mixing in all the ingredients together, it was time to microwave the dough! This part I found a bit challenging, as I don’t own a microwave. Steaming was the next option, but I wasn’t sure the best way to go about it! I asked my dear friend Angie (from Over-the-Kitchen-Counter) to help me out! Even though she had not heard of mochi before, she gave me the best advice and tips! I used two pots and my stove to steam the mochi dough. It steamed perfectly! A special thank you to Angie! <3
Making the Matcha Mochi Dip
While I waited for my mochi dough to cool, it was time to make the accompanying matcha-infused mochi dip:
This was very fast and easy to make and I loved that I got to use Oat Mylk! I prepared the dip on my stove top.
The dip turned out fantastic! And I loved the cheerful green colour from the Paragon Tea Baking Matcha.
Roll it Out!
After my matcha-infused mochi dough had cooled off, it was time to roll it out and create individual pieces. I made my mochi into balls, but you can make them into squares too!
After the mochi balls were prepared, I decided to semi-stuff them with the dip. I also frosted the tops of them! I was so surprised at how well they turned out and how easy they were to make!
I would like to do a better job on how they look visually, but I think that will come with practice and time.
After I was done making the tea-infused mochi, I made two cups of Paragon Tea Ceremonial Matcha Lattes with Oat Mylk, for my husband and I. I thought they would pair nicely with the mochi. All the matcha flavours were happening that day! 😉
It was time to taste test these tea-infused mochi balls and see how well I did:
According to my husband, the matcha-infused mochi tasted amazing. He actually ate more than half of them, so I must have done something right!
I also loved my mochi too! They tasted so fresh and delicious. I also love that I now have the opportunity to make mochi 5 more times, from this wonderful set.
Have you ever made mochi at home before? If so, how did you find the experience? I am still surprised at how easy they were to make! I really found The Mochi set to be extremely helpful for a beginner.
The Mochi Set retails for $53.35 CAD, but is currently available for a launch price of $48.00 CAD. You can order it online (they ship to Canada and the USA) or pickup in-store, if you are local! You can find it HERE.
And that is it for today’s blog post! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend and talk to you all soon! <3
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