Varie-tea

My last blog was about why we love tea and the first point was ‘Varie-tea’, we love tea because of all the different flavors it comes in, all the weird and wonderful tastes you can find and you don’t have to spend a fortune to try them, here are some recognizable supermarket brands that may just surprise you.

Twinings: (www.twinings.co.uk) The most recognizable name in herbal and fruit teas, Twinings sell so many different flavors its impossible not to be surprised by one or two and hardly surprising that they are the first on my list, they include some real gems, such as:

-The ‘Indulgence Green Tea collection: Gingerbread Indulgence (‘with real ginger pieces and natural golden syrup flavor’ a must have for the sweet-toothed tea lover!), Salted Caramel Indulgence (‘Sweet but somehow slightly salty’ and ‘rich and warming’, perfect for a winter night in) and Caramelized Apple Indulgence (‘with notes of golden toffee and a touch of spice from real cinnamon’ a tasty cup of sugary goodness.)

-Chamomile and Maple (‘a soothing amble into sweet indulgence’ calming, with a  sweet taste? Where do I sign up?!)

-Cucumber Extract, Nettle and Aloe Vera (‘the true taste of beauty’ also an entrant for the ‘lets-throw-random-things-together’ contest, though I’m sure its lovely.)

-Liquorish Allsorts Earl Grey Whole leaf (‘a sweet, yet floral, refreshing taste’ for when chopped up leaves aren’t good enough and you don’t want to put actual sweets in your tea.)

Teapigs: (www.teapigs.co.uk) Founded in 2006 and now found in most new cafes, Teapigsis like Twinings younger brother who has grown up without anyone noticing, some of the interesting flavors they offer are:

                -Chili Chi (Chi with a ‘hot twist’, sounds interesting, if you can take it!)

                -Chocolate Flake (‘Assam with real chocolate chunks’, anything with chocolate is ok with me.)

                -Popcorn (Green Tea with toasted rice’ sounds odd in an ‘I really have to try this’ way.)

                -Rooibos Crème Caramel (‘infused with real caramel’ sounds sweet!)

-Chocolate and Mint (‘a super retro pairing’ for lovers of mint chocolate chip ice-cream…melted.)

                -Rhubarb and Ginger (‘rhubarb lovers, this is for you’ enough said.)

PG Tips: (www.pgtips.co.uk) So called because it was originally marketed as ‘Pre-Gest-Tee’, meaning if you drank it before a meal it would help you digest. They have long been known for their breakfast tea but did you know they also produce these beauties?:

-The Premium Range: The Strong one, The Fresh One, The Mellow One and The Rich One (in no particular order and all pretty self-explanatory, so you can have your breakfast tea just the way you like it!)

-Smooth Red Bush Vanilla (‘a beautifully smooth taste and a gentle aroma’, not strong but smooth and easy.)

-Aromatic Spices and mint (‘a complex exotic infusion of fragrant mint, warming cinnamon, subtle orange and aromatic spices’ and another contender for the ‘lets-throw-random-things-together’ contest…)

-Vibrant Mandarin Orange Green Tea (along with a host of Green Teas Tetley supply. This particular one is a ‘fun and interesting flavor’ that ‘will have you savoring every last sip.’)

Tetley: (www.tetley.co.uk) Another tea company who have a famous breakfast tea and has branched out into these lovelies:

-The Blend Collection: Extra Strong, Blend of both (with refreshing Green Tea) and Kenyan Gold (‘only the best leaves’ from ‘the finest tea estates around Mount Kenya and The Great Rift Valley region’ Ooo fancy!)

-Green Teas: With Raspberry and Pomegranate (leaves you ‘feeling a bit super and fruity’, when was the last time you felt a bit fruity?) With Peach and Apricot (mmm ‘a delicious taste of summer’!) With Mango and Passion Fruit (gives you ‘that tropical feeling’. You can feel fruity or tropical, its up to you.) With Apple and Blackcurrant (to ‘get the taste buds tingling’, I say!)

-SUPER Green Teas: Berry Burst, Tropical, Lemon and Honey and Lime. I bet they all make you feel fruity AND tropical!

Whatever brand you like and whatever flavor you are looking for, don’t worry, its out there somewhere, if its not, why not contact your favorite tea-makers and suggest it to them? Either way, it definitely pays to check the websites because there is a chance your favorite brand is making the perfect tea for you and you don’t even know it was there!