If you're a regular reader of this blog, you'll know that I adore green tea and have been drinking it for the past few years; not just because I like it, but because it's supposed to have quite a few health and skincare benefits too.
The other week I wrote about Twinings Double Mint Sensation and jovially remarked that Twinings were welcome to send me free tea to write about in the future. (Tea Fans, you can read that post here)...
...Well, Twinings happened to stumble across that post and very, very kindly sent out some samples out to me! So, today I'll be writing about three different flavours of Twinings Sweet Green Teas!
All three of these teas were released in Feburary this year, specifically aimed at those who disliked drinking green tea purely because of the bitter taste. So if you've ever tried green tea before and didn't like the bitterness, these new flavours are definitely for you!
Gingerbread*
My initial reaction upon opening the sachet was: 'Oooh!', because it smells AMAZING! Just like proper gingerbread.
Upon drinking, the ginger notes became quite subtle but also wonderfully sweet and spicy. I genuinely kept on sniffing the tea whilst I was drinking it - it smelled that nice - It was like the smell you get when you've opened the oven after baking heaps of gingerbread men!
It's made with real ginger pieces and golden syrup flavouring... So the taste is gentle, spicy and sweet all in one. It's lovely!
Salted Caramel*
This was a tad too sweet for me, but don't let that put you off trying it...It's still a lovely tea!
It's seriously sweet, but also with a slight salty kick to it... This is perfect for those who have a super-sweet tooth, because this tea will really satisfy that!
It's seriously sweet, but also with a slight salty kick to it... This is perfect for those who have a super-sweet tooth, because this tea will really satisfy that!
Caramelised Apple*
This is definitely my favourite of the three. As soon as I poured the water into my mug, the overwhelming smell of apple hit me. It reminded me so much of the gorgeous aroma of toffee apples that you get at fairs.
It tasted a little like Twinings Apple and Pear green tea (which I can sadly never find in shops anymore...) but with a lovely sweet kick to it. There's also a trace of cinnamon; which adds a little hint of spice to the lovely apple-y notes of the tea!
As an aside, Twinings state that all three of these teas should only be brewed for a maximum of two minutes, so that the delicate flavours aren't lost... (That's after you spend ages smelling the teabags like I did, because they smell so nice and I'm a bit odd).
You can buy these teas for £2.49 a box, or if you want to try before you buy a full box, you can purchase an individual envelope of the tea for the mere price of 25p... Which is frankly a bargain!
So if you fancy giving any of these tasty teas a try, you can buy them directly from Twinings Online Shop by clicking here. Go on, you know you want to!
I'm a green/herbal tea addict. I'll be the first to admit that. So, I thought I'd discuss something a little different for a change... Just in case you were bored of me banging on and on about makeup.
If you hadn't already guessed, I'm talking about this relatively new tea from Twinings: The Double Mint Sensation. Or Intensely Double Mint. Whatever you want to call it. It's basically peppermint tea, but also with added peppermint oil, so that's where the 'double' bit comes from...
If you're in dire need of a warm, but seriously refreshing beverage, this is a great one to try.
You get 20 sachets in a box. I love the fact that they come in sachets rather than unwrapped bags, because it's easier to take them out and about with you. You can take them to work, or just leave one in your handbag in case you get an emergency case of 'tea-withdrawal'.*
*It happens a lot to English people. Don't judge us, okay?
You probably don't even need to brush your teeth after drinking this, because your breath is so minty and fresh. I would clean your teeth anyway though... So that they don't end up going rotten and falling out...
The longer you leave the bag in, the mintier the tea is, obviously. Twinings advise you to infuse for 3-4 minutes, but leave the bag in longer if you want a seriously minty kick.
Dear Reader, this post isn't sponsored. Having said that, if Twinings see this and want to send me free tea, they're very welcome. HINT HINT.
If you fancy trying it, you can buy a pack for £2-£2.50 from any UK supermarket!
I am so sorry it's been such a long time since I last blogged, it's just I've been a bit ill (if you hadn't already guessed that from the title)... It was my birthday at the start of the month and I was busy celebrating but... just after that I came down with a horrid cold, which I'm only just managing to shift. Urgh.
Rest, rest, rest. Yes, you have my permission to be as lazy as humanly possible while you've got a cold; because it'll help you recover quicker.
So, here are some of my best methods of dealing with a pesky cold:
Like a quintessentially English person, one remedy that I wholeheartedly recommend for dealing with a cold is to drink tea. Of course... Herbal teas. Green teas. I'd avoid anything milky though, because it could increase your catarrh levels.
TEA. OBVIOUSLY.
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| Yes, I like tea. No, you're not having any. |
You need plenty of fluids, which you probably already knew and you definitely need to ensure that you keep on eating too, even if you don't really feel like it.
For a sore throat, guzzle a tea with lemon, ginger or honey in it. It'll soothe your throat and the warmth with do you good too.
MOISTURISE.
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| Yes, that's a Cath Kidston purse. No, I won't lend you a fiver. |
Lots, if you can be bothered in your cold-ridden state. I always feel like my skin dries out completely when I've got a cold; but I also get spotty (thanks, skin...) It pays to nourish your skin if it's crying out for moisture.
I also, like a bit of a weirdo, smear super-moisturising products over my nose, because that's where it dries out the most. With this cold, I opted for Superdrug's Little Soothing Green Tin (which is basically a cheap version of Vaseline's green tin with Aloe Vera). With previous colds, I've used Moa's The Green Balm, which is still relatively unheard of, I think...
...I bought if from Feel Unique a few months back and it's one of those products where you're not sure exactly what it does... Until I used it around my nose when I had a cold. That's when it really came into its own. It was wonderful. It's quite a bit pricier than the Little Green Tin*, but it's a really nice product. AND, AND, apparently you can drink it as a tea as well! Two problems solved in one!
*£4.99 as opposed to 99p for the Little Soothing Green Tin.
*£4.99 as opposed to 99p for the Little Soothing Green Tin.
REST.
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| Yes, that's my bed. No, you may not join me. |
It pays not to push yourself to carry on as normal, which I normally try to do when I'm ill. Just give in a little and give your body a bit of a break. Let your body fight the virus without having to fight you as well.
Find cats funny? Watch them on YouTube. Adore The Inbetweeners? Get the box set out. It'll do you the world of good. When they said that laughter's the best medicine, they weren't joking. (Cringe.)
So, go on... Pop the kettle on, whip your moisturiser out and relax, snifflebums.
HAVE A GIGGLE.
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| Yes, I'm a comedy junkie. No, I'm not ashamed. |
So, go on... Pop the kettle on, whip your moisturiser out and relax, snifflebums.
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