Deer Deer {Tea Hunters}

FINALLY, I got to try out this yummy-licious iced tea at the i Heart Market this past weekend! It couldn't have been a better day for some refreshing and tasty tea. Dena & Sarah did such a great job that I tried two of their three available flavours that day - the Vanilla Chai & Dry Orange! Mmmmmm :) Here are some fruity pics by Julie Patrick - check her blog post on them at the Wonder Market{here}.

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Toni Glass Collection

The first time that I ever tasted a Toni Glass {iced} tea was at the House & Garden show this year. It was refreshing, delicious and so different in flavour. I battled at first to decide which drink I would have between the various gourmet flavours such as Kiwi,Cucumber & Mint ; Melon Goji ; Berry Baobab and Lemongrass, Coconut & Ginger. I did have the Kiwi option and it was delicious and what is more is that they are such big bottles so there is more than enough to keep you feeling fresh :) Toni Glass Tea also sell loose tea leaves for your own use at home - so make it hot or try it cold with some of their delicious flavours of loose tea leaves such as Almond, Chocolate&Hazlenut, Black Vanilla Caramel, Ginger Mango, Lychee&Peach, Strawberry Kiwi, Exotic Lemon Ginger and Green Pomegranate! The list goes on and on! So take a look at their site now for some more info, to order and to just get your taste buds tantalized :)

{You can find Toni Glass Teas at Chateaux Gateaux}

Marigold Tea

Yep, you read right. Flowers and food and not just for decor... Flowers in food! I was walking through Everfresh on Monday doing a little shopping for our new place when I spotted a tray of the most beautiful golden yellow. And being the yellow lover I am I stopped and had to see what this was. Well this tray was a whole lot of lovey marigolds. Then I thought a bit more and wondered why marigolds would be in the fruit and veg market??? Did you know, marigolds are edible flowers! You can eat the petals by adding them to your food. They tend to have a slight citrus flavour and have great skin healing properties. I am a tea lover and look forward to finding things to make new tea tastes out of using my lovely tea infuser from Baccarat which I got for my kitchen tea. Love this recipe!

Marigold Tea

1. Separate the petals of the marigold from the rest of the flower. You will only ever use the petals. Rinse the petals thoroughly.

2. You will need to let them dry out and so place them somewhere where they can dry out best and quickest. Note: this will not happen in a day unless you place them in the microwave in which case you could have them within 5 minutes depending. Otherwise look in store for already dried out marigold petals.

3. Use any other herbs you may want to add to your mix and let them dry out. Some great options would be basil for a twist with a touch of lemon, some mint for a fresh and citrusy taste or even some dried out fruits such as orange peel, berries and peaches. 

4. Place a crushed, dried blend into a tea infuser and place in the tea pot or cup until well infused. 

Add some honey or lemon and enjoy!

Tea for the Birds

If anyone knows me well enough I LOVE birds... How cute are these tea bags?

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