Celestial Seasonings Taste Test

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I received this tea in my #FrostyVoxBox which means I received it for free in exchange for my honest review from +Influenster.

For more than 40 years, Celestial Seasonings has made all-natural teas that are good for their customers and good for our planet. They are confident that all Celestial Seasonings Teas deliver on the high quality, safety and taste that consumers have expected from the brand for over 40 years. Celestial Seasonings employs a rigorous testing protocol to ensure all products adhere to strict industry standards. Celestial follows regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you love this tea like most who try it do, you CAN buy it year round on the Celestial Seasonings website HERE.

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I made this tea today because I was cold, the best time for tea. Plus the Candy Cane Lane flavor is the perfect one for this time of year! I think I have a new go to Christmas tea now! I just love this flavor! It's not just a strong and overpowering peppermint like a lot of mint teas are. It is a sweet peppermint flavor with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. This tea does not need sweetening and still tastes just like a candy cane! Because it is a decaf tea, I can drink it all day long without feeling too wired to sleep later in the evening.

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Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder by Kiss Me Organics - Review

All Day Energy with Increased Focus

Matcha provides 4 to 6 hours of mild steady energy as it acts as both a stimulant and a relaxant. This is ideal for focusing on whatever the day throws your way.

Metabolism Boost

Consuming matcha green tea can increase thermogenesis (the body's own rate of burning calories) from a normal 8%-10% of daily energy expenditure, to between 35% and 43% of daily energy expenditure.

Improved Skin Health

​Scientists have discovered that Matcha Green Tea helps protect the skin from harmful UVrays, while improving blood flow and oxygen levels lifting the overall quality of the skin.

137 Times the Antioxidants of Brewed Green Tea

Antioxidants are essential as you age to boost your body's natural defenses against oxidation. Researchers have found that a high level of dietary antioxidants can prevent many age-related diseases.

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There is a difference between drinking grade Matcha and ingredient grade Matcha. This is ingredient grade matcha.

Drinking grade is

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• Higher grade of Matcha
• Naturally sweet
• Smooth finish with little to no bitterness
• Best enjoyed prepared with just water, if you cook with it or add other ingredients, the flavor is lost

Ingredient grade is

• Bitter in flavor
• Good mixed with other ingredients, flavors will balance
• Typically made from older leaves that may have been exposed to sunlight longer

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I made a "latte" first. I think this is when I realized that this was NOT drinking grade matcha. If it was, I would not have needed to add sugar to make this drinkable.

I put in one tablespoon of sugar, more than I would normally put in any other drink and I gagged trying to swallow it. I wound up dumping it down the drain rather than drinking it.

I hope it works better for baking!

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NOTE:  This promotion also included a 70 page Organic Matcha Recipe Guide from Kiss Me Organics.