Showing posts with label Black Tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Tea. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Mighty Leaf Tea Taste of the Tropics Review and #Giveaway Ends 4/21/14

DISCLOSURE: I received a Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler and TeaTop Brew Mug.  I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed here in are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).




You all know by now that I'm rather addicted to coffee.  You may NOT know that I am drinking more and more tea -- both hot and cold.

After never being much of a tea drinker, I've discovered over the past year just how much I really do like it.  Of course, being Southern, I do tend to prefer my tea cold and sweet!

I was given the chance recently to try some new tea from one of my favourite places: The Mighty Leaf Tea Company!  I've been blessed to try their teas before, so I delighted when they offered me their Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler.

This sampler pack contains three amazing tea blends:




 Green Tea Tropical: Green Tea Tropical green tea boasts smooth green tea leaves that harmoniously blend with sweet tropical fruits to create a sensation as uplifting as a breeze off the isle of Papenoo. A healthy and refreshing blend, Green Tea Tropical makes an ideal introduction to green tea.  We sourced the finest loose leaf green tea to infuse our silken tea pouch, our twist on the gourmet teabag, with an extraordinary flavor experience.




How do I choose a favourite of the three? Good question! I think, maybe, the Green Tea Tropical is my go-to for a thirst-quencher! It's just slightly citrus-y tart. Notes of pineapple and lemon.  I love it.  It brews up to a nice pale green colour.  I brewed two tea bags to 4 cups of water because I was making cold tea.  10 minutes brew time and it was ready to go!  I added 3/4 cup of sugar (I like mine sweet.)





Vanilla Bean: Vanilla Bean black tea, a deep blend of black tea leaves with Madagascar vanilla, conjures up images of inhaling the heady aroma of wild vanilla as you hike the tropics near Mt. Maromakotro. A full-bodied and fruity cup, Vanilla Bean flavored black tea, a blend of Ceylon and China black teas, makes a deeply satisfying impression. 



The Vanilla Bean I saved for bedtime. I drank it hot with just a bit of honey to sweeten.  Lovely, soothing, mild flavour.  The vanilla shines in this tea. And the fragrance... tropical flowers! Perfect for a bedtime treat.  

This evening tea is fast becoming my tea ritual: A little Stevie Nicks music, lights turned low, wrapped up in my afghan and a cuppa. This is bliss. For someone with chronic insomnia, it's a blessing. 

African Nectar: Savor the finest rooibos when you journey to the fertile tropics with our Organic African Nectar rooibos tea and savor the fruits of the "Alluring Continent." Made with naturally caffeine free Organic African rooibos tea, also known as red tea, this Mighty Leaf signature rooibos blend teems with tropical fruit and blossoms. It promotes calm and relaxation.





The Organic African Nectar is a kick! More robust than the Green or Vanilla, it hints of Hibiscus and dark honey. I prefer this tea brewed cold.  I also added a 1/4 cup of cream to the cold tea for a really amazing "tea shake".  Isn't that a gorgeous, deep red?  So inviting!




These special teas are a true gift for the tea aficionado.  For those of us just beginning our tea journey -- it's a great start.  You will not be disappointed.

I also received a TeaTop Brew Mug.  This is the perfect addition to a tea-lovers collection!
This double-walled, stainless steel mug is a traveling teapot! Guaranteed not to over-brew your tea, but still keeps your tea nice and hot! 





I must admit... I think my Mother-in-Law might abscond with it when she sees it! :)

You can now save 15% off of your tea when you sign up for the Mighty Leaf Newsletter and you can earn rewards when you refer-a-friend! (If you sign up today, please tell them I sent you!)

Mighty Leaf Tea is offering one of my readers the chance to win a tea sampler and travel mug for their very own!

Choose from the package I received, the Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler, which contains Vanilla Bean, Green tree Tropical, and Organic African Nectar, or the World Flavors Gift Sampler which contains Ginger Twist, White Orchard, and Organic Detox infusion.

Be sure to enter Mighty Leaf's SPA WEEK SWEEPSTAKES!  Hurry! Sweepstakes ends on April 30th!

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Mighty Leaf Tea -- Review & Giveaway -- Ends 8/30/11


We are tea drinkers in the South and my house is no different. Sweet iced tea is a staple all year 'round.

This year has been a bit different for us, however, because we've grown tired of the same-old-same-old tea.

We switched to Green Tea in May but we've been wanting to experiment with new flavours for quite a while.

Mighty Leaf Tea caught my eye a few weeks ago. The blends offered looked so tempting that I really wanted to give it try.

I was tickled pink when the package came with my Tea and my new Bodum Tea Pitcher!

The Bodum Tea Pitcher makes brewing up your Mighty Leaf Iced Tea so easy!



Mike and I have really enjoyed trying the new iced tea blends. The fragrance of the tea in the silky bags is just incredible: dense aroma that permeates the kitchen. I have never in my life smelled a tea (or coffee for that matter) that literally awakens your senses like Mighty Leaf Tea.



My first tea to brew was the heady blend of the Calypso Mango -- it's like brewing up an exotic Jamaican Garden! It smells so nice and the taste is so clean and refreshing. The mango... the hints of citrus and spice... it's so relaxing. I am, in fact, sipping on a tall glass of it right now. :)


Our Calypso Mango Iced Tea is an indulging blend of luscious mango and tropical fruit that drenches South Indian black tea leaves. A sweet and cooling fresh-brewed iced tea with a rich, amber hue.

Even though it's blended for iced tea, I actually discovered that I like this as hot tea, too.

I suffer with TMJ and had a fairly bad bout the other night, I brewed some tea and rather than waiting for it to cool, I poured a cup and added a bit of sugar. The taste was so lovely and it was so comforting that I was able to relax. I can't tell you how much it helped.

Mike is partial to the Sunburst Green Tea -- he loves it sweet and cold. Mike's out in the field all day and when he comes home, he wants a big glass of sweet tea.



Our Sunburst Green Iced Tea whole leaf pouches deliver the crisp taste of sun ripened oranges and sweet citrus that brighten mountain-grown Chinese green tea leaves. A cool and vibrant fresh brewed iced green tea with a light emerald hue.

My Mom is partial to the tried-and-true Black Tea. So she was delighted to try the Organic Black Tea -- it has a very smooth flavour and is perfectly suited the South and our love of sweet tea!



Our Organic Black Iced Tea is made of refreshingly rich and smooth south Indian organic black tea leaves. Hand-picked on the dewy slopes of the Nilgiri mountains, these vibrant organic tea leaves unleash a fresh iced tea with dark amber hue.

Last, but not least, we tried the Ginger Peach -- very appealing to this Georgia born and bred girl!



Ginger Peach Iced Tea Whole Leaf Pouches is made from sun-swelled peaches and delicate ginger that infuse a refreshing blend of Indian black tea leaves. A blissful and lightly sweet fresh-brewed iced tea with a golden hue.

The Peach flavour (and aroma) is deep and soft. It doesn't over-power the subtle hint of ginger at all. This is a bright, fresh tea -- perfect for these blistering hot Savannah days (and nights). This was our all-round favourite. No doubt.

What makes Mighty Leaf Tea so amazing?

In ancient traditions around the world, a freshly brewed pot filled with whole tea leaves is revered as the richest in character. Inspired by this legacy, Mighty Leaf specially created the silken Tea Pouch filled with the world’s finest whole tea leaves, herbs, fruits and flavor too big for ordinary tea bags. Discover why the Mighty Leaf Tea Pouch is extraordinary and unrivalled.

Mighty Leaf Tea has offered my readers a 15 percent site-wide discount. The unique discount coupon code is: summertea15

Mighty Leaf Tea would love to connect with you through their Social Media sites! They welcome your thoughts and participation! Please
join them on their Facebook Fan Page, @MightyLeaf on Twitter and on their YouTube Channel

The folks at Mighty Leaf Tea have generously offered one of my readers a chance to win a Summer Brewing Kit (ARV: $60) like the one I received with four boxes of Mighty Leaf Tea:

*Ginger Peach Iced Tea:
A blissful and lightly sweet black iced tea infused with sun-swelled peaches and delicate ginger.

*Calypso Mango Iced Tea: A sweet and cooling black iced tea with an indulging blend of South Indian black tea leaves, luscious mango, and tropical fruit.

*Organic Black Iced Tea: A flavorful black iced tea made of refreshingly rich and smooth South Indian organic black tea leaves hand-picked on the dewy slopes of the Nilgiri Mountains.

*Sunburst Green Iced Tea: A cool and vibrant iced green tea that delivers mountain-grown Chinese green tea leaves brightened with the crisp taste of ripe oranges and sweet citrus. The lowest in caffeine among all four flavors.

Plus the fabulous Bodum Iced Tea Pitcher.



Are you ready to toss yesterday's bland tea and move forward with the enchantingly exotic blends of Mighty Leaf ? Yes... I thought so!

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

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DISCLOSURE:
I received a Summer Brewing Kit (ARV: $60) for the purpose of review. I received no monetary Compensation. I was under no obligation to review this item. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own experience with and use of the item.

This contest will close at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.