(Some of the) Best of 2010

Going out on a limb, here are a few of our Bests of 2010: Best chewing gum--bar none--Orbit Mist from Wrigley. This gum really does last and comes in enough varieties of mint or fruit to keep any avid gum chewer satisfied.  Best product--there really are a  few in this category but the electric Smart Kettle  from Chef's Choice is still going strong and lives up to is promises. We also want to mention Cuisinart's Smart Power Blender, which has un-complicated the art of blending and looks smart, too. For noteworthy foods we have to list Jovial Foods Einkorn Pasta, Morningstar Farm's Riblets and Lasagna, and  Gardein meatless entrees as well as Smart Life's Vegan Hot Dogs and Sausages (vegan) , Amy's Breakfast Burritos, Quorn meatless entrees (vegetarian). Where would we be without Tabasco Sauce to give zest to meals or Rice Select's varieties of couscous and grains or the lovely teas from The Republic of Tea--all make cooking and enjoying a bit more pleasurable.

A Treasure Trove of Teas

These tea varities from The Republic of Tea are amazing and would make very nice (and thoughtful) gifts. The flavors are delightful and unexpected--Mango Chili, Orange Red Carrot, Plantain Coconut, Black Currant Cardamon as well as anything-but-plain Raw Green Bush Tea. Enjoy the benefits of green tea  and have some very intriguing flavorings as well.

And The Republic of Tea also has an impressive selection of Kosher teas, as well.

http://www.therepublicoftea.com/

Beautiful Flowers, Beautiful Teas

Here are five new  HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS, from The Republic of Tea. Each is an exotic, caffeine-free herbal bouquet of premium African hibiscus, a “Superflower” that brews a rich, full-bodied cup.

 Teas made from hibiscus flowers are a very common beverage in the tropical regions where they grow.  HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS are made using premium African hibiscus, primarily from Nigeria.  A tropical marvel, ruby-red African hibiscus shines through in these evocatively fruity herbal teas, revealing layers of flavors comparable to cranberry/citrus and gentle hints of rhubarb and raspberry. 

The HIBISCUS SUPERFLOWER TEAS includes five herbal varieties: NATURAL HIBISCUS, unflavored pure hibiscus, HIBISCUS BLUEBERRY, lush, deep flavor of fragrant blueberries, HIBISCUS VANILLA APPLE, vanilla and apples reminiscent of apple pie, HIBISCUS KEY LIME, refreshing and crisp key lime flavor and HIBISCUS PINEAPPLE LYCHEE, luscious pineapple with creamy Chinese Lychee. Savor them freshly brewed and warm or iced in the warmer months

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 The teas are available in beautiful, colorful recyclable tins packed with 36 all natural, unbleached, round tea bags with no strings, tags and staples and has a suggested retail price of $9.50. 

  Available nationwide at natural and specialty food stores, cafes and through the www.republicoftea.com mail-order catalogue and by calling, 800.298.4TEA (832).

Delicious. And beautiful.

Dessert Teas Deserving of Attention

Yearning for dessert but want something as light as possible? Here are three cozy, comforting and at the same time, sweetly satisfying teas from The Republic of Tea. One, Coconut Cocoa Tea allows you the pleasure of a sweet drink with the rich, exotic taste of coconut and chocolate to produce a thick, naturally sweet, tropical cup. The delicious taste of both cocoa and carob is a beguiling, low-calorie cup of dessert. Coconut Cocoa Herb Tea has trace amounts of caffeine.

Have a craving for something very chocolate but want to feel guiltless the next morning? How about Double Dark Chocolate Maté tea? This warm wonder is antioxidant-rich, organic, roasted Yerba Maté blended with organic dark cocoa powder in a guilt-free, full-bodied dessert tea.

Another choice might be Dream by the Fire Tea—as wonderful as its name. This Cinnamon Vanilla Herb Tea blends sweet vanilla and warm cinnamon with caffeine-free rooibos. This is a delicious soulful blend perfect for an evening cup.

What is Rooibos (ROY-boss)? -- It's a Red tea indigenous to South Africa and is bursting with polyphenois and flavonoids, which may help protect the body from free-radicals that weaken natural defenses.

Visit The Republic of Tea's beautiful website for a wide and delightful array of teas and tea inspired gifts.

http://www.republicoftea.com/

The 3 Little Teas

The Republic of Tea presents the new Little Citizens’ Herb Teas Collection, an enchanting line of caffeine-free, organic Rooibos-based teas. The three varieties, Strawberry Vanilla Tea, Apple Cherry Tea, and Tangerine Tea, are all Fair trade certified herbal teas made from organic Rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free, anti-allergenic herb from South Africa. The Rooibos is blended with the highest quality herbs and are created just for children.

Each beautifully designed tin contains 36 unbleached round tea bags. They are slightly smaller than regular tea bags and are perfect for smaller servings.

The suggested retail price is $10.50 per tin and $1 from every purchase goes to Room to Read, an organization based on the belief that education is critical to breaking the poverty cycle in the developing world. Room to Read has helped with the building of 700 schools and 7,000 libraries and their goal is to create an additional 5,000 libraries.

With each purchase of Little Citizen’s Herb Teas, you will get a magically designed keepsake tin, 36 delicious servings of tea, and you will be helping to change the lives of children in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, South Africa and other countries.

Look for the teas at select natural and specialty food stores or through the company’s site
www.republicoftea.com

And pick up a book yourself.