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December 19, 2023

Ahmad Teas Blackcurrant Burst Teas Review - cover image - bunches of currants hanging on plants, teacup hovering over the fruit

Published by Rita Mock-Pike at December 19, 2023

Ribena Dreams Without the Calories: an Ahmad Blackcurrant Burst Tea Review

Apart from import-friendly grocery stores in the United States, Ribena comes at a hard-fought effort. It also bears the calorie toll of sugar, both added and natural, and unnatural ingredients infused into the “black currant fruit drink” mix. A surprisingly delightful, and calorie-free alternative, comes in the form of Ahmad Teas Blackcurrant Burst.

April 3, 2021

View of the Tower of London from the water at sunset

Published by Rita Mock-Pike at April 3, 2021

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.

January 31, 2021

Scottish Breakfast tea review - tea in pink and white floral teacup

Published by Rita Mock-Pike at January 31, 2021

When You Need a Wakeup: Taylors of Harrogate Scottish Breakfast Tea Review

This tea, like all breakfast blends I’ve tried, is a bold, dark, rich black tea. The flavor is slightly reminiscent of a cross between Billy Tea - the trail brew of Aussie ranchers - and English Breakfast. The high caffeine content and intense flavor are going to wake you up if caffeine affects you. It doesn’t happen to do much to me, but I believe this would definitely do it for anybody looking for a “wake me up” cuppa.