Wow! What a day. Yesterday I had a scheduling conflict and didn’t make it to the gym. Don’t worry I still had my can of Unsweetened Matcha Love from Ito En, did some planks, squats, and walked around my neighborhood. I am not going to make any judgements about I felt yesterday only because the challenge was for me to… Read more →
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Matcha vs Sencha Challenge Day 2
Day 2: Unexpected * I’ll make this quick and will start by saying I’m not a doctor and my results are my own. I exercise 5 days a week and follow a strict diet high in protein, low in calories, low in sugar, and moderate on carbs. I normally drank the Ito En Sencha Shot before my workout I am now trying… Read more →
Matcha vs Sencha Challenge
PREFACE My normal routine is to have a Sencha Shot from Ito En right before I hit the gym. A little background… I go to the gym a minimum five days a week, Monday through Friday. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I do weights and cardio. Tuesday and Thursday is cardio only. Weekends I stay active by doing outdoor activities with… Read more →
Tea-Ceré Matcha Making Magic
If you don’t know already I am a huge fan of tea and tech. If you can somehow combine the two successfully I am in love. At the World Tea Expo 2015 in chilly, yes chilly Long Beach, California I was introduced to the new love of my life. Let me introduce you to the Tea-Ceré by Sharp Home USA.… Read more →
Matcha Mint Tequila Martini
Back home after an amazing trip to Long Beach, CA for the World Tea Expo. Enjoyed catching up with friends, meeting new friends, of course trying new products and in usual fashion I have taken a couple of samples I received and made something brand new. Of course I couldn’t disappoint my adoring fans, thus a new tea cocktail is born. I… Read more →
Sweetened Matcha Love by Ito En
Got this generous sample of Sweetened Matcha Love from Ito En my favorite ready to drink (RTD) tea company World Tea Expo 2015 in Long Beach, California or as many of my bloggers were calling it #LongBeachAlaska since it was about 15° cooler in Long Beach than even back home in Chicago for me. I’ll preface by saying not a… Read more →
Spicy Black Matcha Cocoa Recipe
I know I promised two recipes but since I haven’t finalized the recipe using alcohol I decided I couldn’t hold off on sharing this incredibly delicious cocoa recipe. Before sharing the recipe let me share with you the flavor profile of this amazing black matcha. Pure Matcha – Black Matcha Flavor Profile • lovely rich depth of flavor • obvious earthy feel •… Read more →
The Day My World Turned To Ice
Day two and we are barely surviving these frigid temperatures. Each year it feels as if it is getting worse or perhaps the older I get the less tolerant I become. Yesterday schools were closed and I spent the day cleaning, organizing, and packing away Christmas decorations. Five hours later it was all gone and the house looked amazing. The… Read more →
Winter Weather Tea Forecast
A quick summary of the day so far… Yay! – My sweet daughter Alexandria turns 8 years old today Boo! – Coldest day of the year so far Yay! – Kids are back to school Boo! – Furnace is on the fritz Yay! – Repair crew hopefully arriving soon It has been a day of ups and downs. As always… Read more →
iHeartTeas Featured In TEA Magazine
Check it out tea peeps. It is such an honor to be asked and featured in the Spa Edition of TEA Magazine, September 2013 Issue. Click the link for the complete post… iHeartTeas Feature Article Sneak Peek Read more →
Hand Painted Matcha (Tea) Bowl
I just have have to share with a new matcha bowl that I had painted and had glazed. I also put into it a message that saw on Pinterest on another mug that really spoke to me, “No Tea…No Work” and to that I say a rousing “Heck Yay!” I plan on making more and will share them with you as I… Read more →
My Coconut & Honey Matcha Latte Recipe
My Coconut & Honey Matcha Latte Recipe Ingredients: 2 tsp Matcha – I used Obubu Teas Matcha Hot Water – Enough to make a Matcha paste 2% Milk – 4oz Coconut Milk – 3oz Half & Half – 1oz Honey – 3 tsp or add to your taste Whipped Cream – Optional but delicious * Warning – Rich & Creamy… Read more →