PRODUCT: Rooibos Chai Tea, No Caffeine

Lovers of spicy chai tea have an alternative to black tea. This chai from Fave Tea is made with a base of rooibos (red tea), an herbal tea that’s naturally caffeine-free (photo #1). Now, chai fans who don’t want caffeine free can enjoy it day or night. While most herbal teas don’t mix well with…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream Pops

[1] A seasonal snack: Pumpkin Spice Latte ice pops (photo © Zoku). [2] Instant espresso powder has many uses. Check them out (photo © King Arthur Baking). [3] Look for instant espresso powder in your grocer’s coffee aisle (photo © Medaglia d’Oro).   This seasonal ice cream pop recipe comes to us from Zoku, the…
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PRODUCT: Starbucks Fall Flavors For National Coffee Day

September 29th is National Coffee Day. To some coffee drinkers, fall means pumpkin spice lattes. We’re not keen on the sugar syrup, so for us, fall means fall coffee flavors. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice products are back on grocery store shelves, along with new fall specialties. Joining Pumpkin Spice are: Starbucks Maple Pecan Flavored Coffee, in…
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SUMMER MOCKTAIL RECIPE: Sparkling Iced Tea (Cold Brew)

[1] Just add tea leaves to sparkling water. It couldn’t be easier (photo © In Pursuit Of Tea). [2] A wonderful book for a tea lover. Find it on Amazon.   Our last recipe was for summer cocktails, but if you prefer a mocktail, try this sparkling tea recipe. The cold-brew tea recipe came to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Vanilla Extract In Your Coffee Pot

[1] Add some vanilla extract to your pot of Joe* (teal coffee maker from Holstein | Amazon). [2] Also take a look at vanilla sugar and vanilla paste (photo © Nielsen-Massey).   When we brewed our Sunday morning pot of coffee, we took this “creative uses of vanilla” tip from vanilla expert Nielsen-Massey, to infuse…
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