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#LeavingTheGrounds: The Story

When I was younger, I loved coffee. Well, not so much coffee as I loved the kick I got from it. Little did I realize why I was getting such a kick. It was the sugar. Yes, you might think me naive but it took quite some time until I figured out the correlation between morning energy and afternoon crashes. Once I connected the dots, it dawned on me that I didn't really like coffee but it was the vehicle to my getting large amounts of sugar into my body. In turn, I would have a huge amount of energy for a few hours and then crash into complete non-productiveness. It wasn't the caffeine, it was the sugar.

In April of 2018 I made a decision: give up coffee. It came at a time when I was feeling under the weather and I had always cut back on coffee when I wasn't feeling well. It was perfect timing: get better and get better for the future. My new addiction is TEA!! I have many, many cups of tea during the day both caffeinated and decaf for the soul purpose of filling that gap of having a hot drink in my hands. In the mornings, it's typically a bold, black tea to get my day started. In the afternoon, something herbal or floral to move the day along without giving me too much caffeine.

The best part? No more sugar! Many of the teas that I've discovered are sweet due to their specific blends. If they're a little bitter I only add non-sugars: honey, agave, Splenda (yes I know this isn't great), and Whole Earth sweetener (Monk Fruit & Stevia blend). Honey is my go to and I'm constantly looking for new ones to try.

So this is my journey. If you've read this far, the posts below reflect teas I've tried, my thoughts, emotions, etc. Hopefully this provides some help for someone looking for teas or someone just trying to break away from the standard coffee to power their day. Have a cuppa and enjoy!

#SipsBy Has Arrived!!!

10/16/2018

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Well, ok, twist my arm! A month ago I got a promo code to save $10 on my first box of Sipsby monthly tea subscription. Just the first box, not the whole year or anything, but I thought what the heck.

Also, please note, this will be a series of posts and reviews on the teas and the experience but that's all, just my opinions. I was not endorsed or asked to provide my input on this box or its contents.
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Today, I was able to get over to the mail room and pick up my #sipsbybox and whoa! SUCH a better experience so far than Piquant Post. Not only did it come in a nice little box, the way they've curated the selection for me specifically is totally on point. And look at the cute insert!
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Opening it revealed a lovely assortment of teas that SipsBy picked out for me and I am just trying to pick out my first one. I think the best part of SipsBy is that you take a "tea test" before you place your order. From there, they decide what teas you will get. It's a journey into something both familiar and unknown. I love Earl Grey, but I've never had Zest Tea's (www.zesttea.com/) "Earl Grey" which, according to the label has "the rush without the grind" alluding to the fact that it has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
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Then there's Harney & Sons (www.harney.com/) Organic English Breakfast. I think I'll have to save that for tomorrow morning! I also received two loose teas: The Jasmine Pearl Tea's (thejasminepearl.com/) "Black Wolf" and MiCacao's (www.micacao.com/) "Cacao Tea". The "Black Wolf" is a Puerh style tea so I know that post-lunch, that will work out well. The cacao tea? I've never heard of such a thing and I'm both apprehensive and excited! On the label it says "Loose leaf chocolate tea made from 100% natural cacao husks". SOLD! I'm in like Flynn.

My mission today is to try at least one if not two of the teas. I'll be posting my reviews as I get through my cuppas but I'm super excited for the cacao one!!

Stay tuned for more updates on #LeavingTheGrounds !
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5/30/2023 04:26:54 pm

Hi nice reading yoour blog

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