A Little Warmth on a Gray Day

Today is a gloomy day.  The kind where you get up and have to put lights on because it’s so dark in the house.  We were blessed with some Indian summer weather here in the Northeast, so this cool rainy day feels especially gloomy after enjoying the last of the brilliant summer sun.
Luckily, my samples of Numi Organic Tea arrived today, including Moroccan Mint, Jasmine Green and Aged Earl Grey.  I made a cup as soon as the kids went down for their afternoon nap.  The tea bags were labeled with the caffeine level, so I choose Jasmine Green with medium caffeine amounts.  I steeped mine for about 3 minutes, as I tend to like stronger tea, and 2-3 minutes is recommended.  It smelled so yummy while brewing, and was so cozy to hold as the rain poured down.  Once it finally cooled off, I was delighted by the fresh taste of the tea.  Plain green tea generally doesn’t appeal to me as I find it bitter.  With the addition of the jasmine, it creates a smoother tea flavor.  Now, if only I had time for a second cup before the kids wake-up…

In the evening I tried the Moroccan Mint after dinner.  I’m a big fan of an after dinner cup of tea, as my parents did the same thing when I was younger.  It was still raining, and the Mint tea was a relaxing addition after (finally) getting both kids to bed.  Mint is great for anyone suffering from eating too much at dinner; have some tea instead of popping a Tums.

There are a couple of details about Numi Organic Tea that warms me up even more.

1. They are Fair Trade Certified and have been named the largest brand importer of Fair Trade tea in the US for 2010.
2. The tea bag is made from biodegradable filter paper so it can go right into my compost when it’s done.
3. The packaging is made from 72% recycled content. (Side note, it’s rather difficult to open the package. Mine do not open cleanly at the notch provided so I needed scissors.)

October is Fair Trade month so join the party and celebrate with a mug of hot tea from Numi Organics.  Check out their Facebook page and become a fan.  This will entitle you to enjoy a 15% discount off all Fair Trade Certified teas and teasans.  Enter code NUMIFAIR at checkout, available through numitea.com only. This offer is valid until October 17, 2011.

What is your favorite tea flavor?  Hot or iced?

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Disclosure: I was provided samples of Numi Organic Tea, this in no way influenced my opinions shared here.