October 2, 2025
Yellow and red tea pot on yellow background with clear tea cup and tin of Bos rooibos tea
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at October 2, 2025
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Bos Rooibos Tea Review: Like Going Home – Or An Ode to South Africa

When I lifted the lid from the tin, my nostrils instinctively went to the edge and breathed in a sweet, earthy waft. The sachets are sealed into foil packs, but the lingering aroma from their packaging is still there and my heart sang. This is Rooibos, I thought, a smile parting my lips.
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June 27, 2025
Matcha making kit, including matcha jar, matcha bowl, bamboo whisk, scoop, and spoon, and mesh strainer
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at June 27, 2025
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Positivity Corner: My Matcha Ritual

I first heard of Matcha when a friend’s friend from Singapore sent her a bag of the fine, green powder. Amazon was around by now, but things like this weren’t so readily available to Americans – nor did we seem to know to look for it. When I married a man who’s intrigued with all things Japanese, Matcha returned to my awareness, especially when we wound up living across the highway from a Japanese market where Matcha could easily be purchased for a reasonable price.
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June 11, 2025
tea cup sitting on table with flowers and a sign reading: Come let us have some tea and talk about happy things - IMAGE TEXT: U.S. Wellness Naturals Rooibos Tea Review - Rita Mock-Pike
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at June 11, 2025
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U.S. Wellness Naturals — Loose Leaf Rooibos Tea Review

When it comes to Rooibos tea, I am exceptionally picky. I have drunk many cups and determined that they were “okay” but not “worthy” of purchasing again. This includes both bagged teas and loose leaf offerings. A couple of years back, I found a rival for my previous favorite Bos Rooibos in the form of my new favorite loose leaf option: U.S. Wellness Naturals Rooibos.
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May 21, 2025
Tea set in pink with butterflies - Twinings English Afternoon Tea review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at May 21, 2025
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For An Elegant Cuppa: Twinings English Afternoon Tea Review

I can drink this tea on its own or with a meal, be it sweet or savory, heavy or light. It doesn’t have to cut through like the Scottish Breakfast blend or dance around the edges of flavors like a fruit tea must.
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May 17, 2025
View of the Tower of London from the water at sunset - Tower of London tea from Harney & Sons - a Review - Rita Mock-Pike
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at May 17, 2025
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An Elegant and Whimsical Moment: Review of Harney & Sons Tower of London Tea

I have a thing for British tea. After Scottish Breakfast Tea for January and English Afternoon Tea for February, I wanted to try something with a more colorful flavor profile. So when I bumped into Harney & Sons Tower of London Tea, I immediately decided this was the one to try for March.
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March 17, 2025
Celebration Tea Review - from Rita Mock-Pike - teapot and teacup on plain dark blue background
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at March 17, 2025
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It’s Time to Celebrate! – a Review of Harney & Sons Celebration Tea

Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Slowly sipping a delightful cuppa tea on a cold morning – or lazy afternoon – is one of the best feelings I can think of. That little touch of comfort, rich with sweet, natural flavors, fruit, and spices. And every time I take a sip of Harney & Sons Celebration Tea, that’s exactly what I'm doing: Celebrating existence.
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September 30, 2024
Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Orange Tea Review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at September 30, 2024
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Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Orange Tea, a Review

In case the name wasn’t a giveaway about the flavor of tea we’re indulging in here, it’s black tea with lemon and orange essence. It’s a fairly simple blend — just the black tea with the lemon and orange extracts—but it’s a delightful one.
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August 30, 2024
Tea of Tao Black Mango tea review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at August 30, 2024
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The Tao of Tea, Black Mango Review

Popping off the lid of the tea tin versus smelling a freshly brewed cup of Tao of Tea Black Mango offers two varied aromas. The tea leaves offer a rich, dark, almost indescribable aroma tinged with something fruity. The brewed tea, however, instantly transports you to the tropics where you might pluck a mango for enjoyment right off the tree.
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July 9, 2024
Casting Whimsy Vito Tea Review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at July 9, 2024
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Casting Whimsy Vito Tea Review

The dark richness of the black tea hits first but quickly becomes overpowered by the amaretto flavors that rise from organic almonds, chocolate paillettes, and amaretto extract. Each of the key ingredients dance across the aroma arc over the tin, vividly painting the visual of the perfect evening cup as you watch the sunset and delight in good things.
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June 26, 2024
Taylors of Harrogate Blackberry & Raspberry Tea - review cover
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at June 26, 2024
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Taylors of Harrogate Blackberry & Raspberry Tea Review

Each time I sniff this tea, my tastebuds literally start to salivate. The dark, richness of the black tea blends beautifully with the sweet, tart, tangy fruit for a powerful, titillating aroma. As I breathe in the aroma, I can’t resist then drinking the tea after a long draught of the aroma, which is exactly what the scent of anything edible should do.
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