Brigadoon Tea Gift For Leap Year (Leap Day is February 29th)

[1] Brigadoon breakfast tea, available on February 29, 2024 (photos #1 and #2 © Adagio Teas). [2] The charming Brigadoon tea tin is a keeper. [3] A poster of the 1954 film (image via Wikipedia).   The elusive Brigadoon Breakfast tea appears only on Leap Day, February 29th—a day that only appears on the calendar…
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Pumpkin Spice Syrup & Recipes For National Pumpkin Spice Day

These days, like Christmas decorations, pumpkin spice latte sales seem to begin in August. Even if that’s an exaggeration, it’s only by one month. So we normally wait until after fall begins to promote the PSL. Since September 29th is National Coffee Day and October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day, get ready to celebrate…
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Toasted Coconut Mocha Coffee From Starbucks: Limited Edition

If you’re a coconut lover who enjoys a good cup of coffee, there’s a limited-edition flavor that hits the spot: Starbucks Toasted Coconut Mocha. Available in ground coffee and K-cups, it’s flavored naturally and delivers a rounded, toasty coconut flavor. It’s delicious hot or iced, and the iced coffee makes a delicious float with a…
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Just Ice Tea: A Favorite Bottled Tea Returns

[1] Original Green Tea, which along with Original Black Tea are the two unsweetenened, zero-calorie teas in the line (all photos © Eat The Change). [2] Berry Hibiscus, one of the two herbal (caffeine-free) teas in the line. [3] Our personal favorite, Half Tea & Half Lemonade (also known as the Arnold Palmer). [4] A…
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Karkade, An Egyptian Iced Tea Recipe For National Iced Tea Month

As with the U.S., different types of tea are enjoyed in Egypt, hot and iced. One of the popular herbal teas is karkadè (KAR-kah-day, with a rolled “r”), brewed from dried hibiscus leaves. The flavor of hibiscus is floral, tart and fruity, reminiscent of cranberry juice. Sugar and honey are added for a sweet and…
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