Candy Cane Lane

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Here in Romania finally started to snow and it gave me a holiday mood and because of that I’m listening to Sia’s new track “Candy Cane Lane” from her Christmas album “Everyday Is Christmas”. I liked this song from the start, it’s new, it’s not just another cover of an old carol, it’s happy and Sia’s voice makes this track somehow more of cheer. It’s a pop tune stuffed full of sleigh bells and saxophones that give it extra magical powers. My favorite part is when she sings: “we'll eat all the candy canes”, it just makes me happy.

As for the I’m choosing Gingerbread Latté which is a blend made form rooibos with ginger, cinnamon, currants, pineapple bits, and safflowers. It contains no caffeine but it will still bring you a boost in energy and especially when it comes to you mood. It’s definitely a holiday blend meant to be enjoyed on a snow day, in a warm place with a blanked around.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine. 

Who Are You

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Guess who caught a cold? That’s right, me :|. And because of that today’s tea it’s going to be something that will bring lots of benefits for my health. It’s a blend I created after I researched the aids of all of the ingredients.  I call it Light Bringer and it’s made from:  white tea which destroys pathogenic bacteria in your body, lemongrass serve as antiviral sore-throat calmer, elder flower reduces inflammation in mucous membranes, peppermint help relieve congestion and encourage productive coughs, and ginger aids chest and nasal congestion. It’s just 5 ingredients that will help you when you feel a cold coming, or when it’s already there.

As for the song, I’m choosing something slow and calming from the English duo Aquilo. The track is called “Who Are You” and it has an ambient sound that fills the silence around you with a beautiful piano playing, an amazing falsetto from Tom Higham and the pair’s captivating harmonies which seam come together effortlessly. It’s a perfect melody for rainy, cold days when you just wanna let the troubles of the world melt away.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Believe

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Today I’m trying to send all my good thoughts and feeling to a special someone, trying to give them a little courage and because of that the next song comes in. It’s from the pop-rock band The Score and it’s called “Believe”. This is not a heavy track; it has a simple beat and beautiful lyrics. I loved from the first minute because of it slow and easy intro and because that only at the bridge it started to change and make more of an impact. So in your darkness hour, day know that I’m always here to cheer you on and I’ll always believe in you.

As for the tea, I’m choosing something called Let’s Toast, because it contains caffeine so there will be enough energy to get thru a tough day. This blend is a mix of: Yerba maté, holy tulsi trinity (Rama, Krishna & Vana), orange peel, ginger bits, rose-hips, and some orange extract to add more flavor. It’s powerful and beneficial, has the complexity of a black tea, yet it is quite nimble and easy to drink. I hope you enjoy it and that you won’t let anything get you down.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine. 

Peace Sign

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Today I woke up feeling a little sick and I one of the best remedies I know is ginger tea or something that contains it since a simple ginger tisane isn’t to my liking. That’s why today I’m choosing Battle Born, a tea that contains: green tea, elderberries, sarsaparilla root, cinnamon, ginger, fennel seed, juniper berries, licorice root, sage. It’s a light tea that keeps you going thru the day with warm aromas and a good feeling.

As for the song I think that some of you might like “Peace Sign” from the indie, rock band The Front Bottoms. It’s a simple track that had me from the first seconds with gritty guitar tunes, a unique set of vocals and some blunt lyrics that make this song great. Plus I really like the chorus, especially when “So next time that she sees him/ It'll be peace sign, middle finger” is sung.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

I Only Lie When I Love You

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“I Only Lie When I Love You” is the song we are listening today, from the English alternative rock, garage rock band Royal Blood. It’s a modern blues with a lot of drum kicks and guitar riffs, but there are not that heavy, they just get you pumped up and ready to take in the world. This track is a nod to The White Stripes with its video and the persistent drumming and the distorted riffs. It’s a track that feels similar from the first listen and it stays with you because is quite addicting and extremely enjoyable.  

Now for the tea, I’m choosing something mostly cause of its name. This new tea is called Burn Baby Burn and it’s an amazing blend of: green and white tea, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, coconut flakes, dandelions and black pepper to enhance the turmeric.  It’s a kickass anti-inflammatory with metabolism boosting & fat scorching ingredients (disintegrates that fat & inflammation). So today it’s time to wake up and feel the burn.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Remains of the Day

Happy Halloween!

Today is the most spooky and fun day of all year, at least for the ones that have this holiday. And because of that we are celebrating to, with a song from Tim Butron’s “Corpse Bride”  - “Remains of the Day”. The song was composed and sang by Danny Elfman, an American composer, singer and songwriter best known for his work scoring films and TV shows. And my love for this tune comes from the up-beat and happy rhythm and pulse, plus the cheerful way to sing about death. I love it :D

And for the tea, I’m choosing something that fits with the mood, a Spiced Pumpkin Chai. This is a black tea with rooibos and rose hips, cinnamon, ginger, all-spice, cardamom, cloves and last but not least pumpkin spice extracts. It will warm you up and the aroma of rich spices will fill the room while your taste buds will dance. Plus it’s the perfect fall blend and you will absolutely love it.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Dancing In the Daylight

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Today we are listening to a feel good track coming from the indie band Scouting For Girls. The song is called “Dancing In the Daylight”, is characteristic of the band’s usual sound, full with catchy, repetitive lyrics. It’s not particularly memorable or something that stands out so much but it’s a nice addition whenever it pops on your playlist. It’s an upbeat and feel-good track, perfect for hopeful and sunny days.

And for the tea, I’m going to choose Ruby Spice Cider from Teavana.  It’s a combination of: cinnamon, apple pieces, hibiscus flowers, carob pieces, rooibos, ginger, grapes, chicory root, plum pieces, elderberries, orange peels and pomegranate. It’s a great blend, one that celebrates the seasons with festive colors and an awesome taste. That’s it for today, now…

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Hot Damn

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Today’s track is something that I’ve known for some time but only recently started to like it. I’m talking about “Hot Damn” by Ivy Levan. It’s a pop, seductive, old soul song with a great beat and a vintage sound. The vocals are amazing, her range incredible and there is a lot of swagger in her voice. It’s edgy and mature at the same time, which is difficult to achieve; it’s great to listen to and you should give it a try.

As for the tea, I’m choosing something from Teavana. Something like Pumpkin Spice Brûlée Oolong Tea which is a combination of: cinnamon, white chocolate pieces, pumpkin pieces, chocolate, carob pieces, oolong tea, ginger, chicory root, pumpkin seeds, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, coconut blossom sugar. It’s sweet, has a pumpkin aroma that fits right in with the season, full of spices and it will replenish your stamina. That’s it for today.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Dusk Till Dawn

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Today we are feeling a little emotional and in remembering of my first song and tea posted I’m going to share with you Zayn new single featuring Sia “Dusk Till Dawn”, and it’s one of the most perfect love songs, and combination of voices. It’s about two lovers trying to do everything and willing to do everything to be together with incredible instrumental and dramatic choruses that make you feel the passion between these artists. I especially like the part when Sia is firs introduce, she doesn’t steal the show, just highlight what’s great about this song.

And for the tea, I’m going to choose a lavender tea, I feel like that feels perfectly with this tune. Something like a Sweet Lavender which is a combination of: ginger, orange peel, all-spice, lavender, licorice root, lemon balm, red rosebuds and petals and a tiny pinch of stevia leaf. Lightly sweeten and fresh from the gardens, it’s a relaxing, refreshing beverage with a just a little pinch from the spices, it’s perfect on any occasions and it will leave you wanting more. That’s it for today, hope you enjoy my choices…

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

The Last Of The Real Ones

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Today I woke up in a great mood and with a craving for chai tea, one of my own blends of course. It’s simple, sweet and it will fill you with a lot of energy to get thru the day so you can start your weekend.  It contains: black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cacao powder, chocolate bits, pink peppercorns, orange peel and cloves. I call it Chai For You because this blend was made for someone special :D

And now the song … I just heard the new single from Fall Out Boy and I’ve got to say I really like it. I’m talking about “The Last Of The Real Ones” and it’s about loving someone because of all their imperfections and not in spite of them, and that to me is real love. It’s energetic, keeps your body moving, it has a great beat to it and the lyrics are extremely sweet.  I especially like this ones “You are the sun and I am just the planets/ Spinning around you” and “I will shield you from the waves/ If they find you/ I will protect you”. Aren’t they lovely? I think so, now….

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

In And Out

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Today as soon as I woke up I was thinking of a certain someone and because of this next track is for them. It’s called “In And Out” and it’s by pop, electronic singer Beth Ditto. It’s a track about love and it’s sweet and heartwarming especially accompanied by that lyric video. Plus her voice and vocal makes this tune even better, makes it special and it just fills you up in good vibes. I especially like the lyrics and my favorite ones are: “I know a good thing when I see it, baby/ My whole world wrapped in your smile/ I stuck around with my heart wide open/ We made a home, and it can't be broken”.

And now for the second part, I’m thinking that a herbal tea with a wonderful aroma of flowers might be the perfect choice, and because of that I’m picking the Ginger Aronia. A simple tea made from some key ingredients, like:  pieces of ginger, cumin, anise, lemongrass, aronia fruits, flowers sage, licorice root, rose petals, petals of sunflowers. Hope you enjoy my choice and you have a great day. Now…

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

What Lovers Do

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So, today I realize that Maroon 5 has a new single out and it’s one I quite like. It’s called “What Lovers Do” and they are joined be American singer and songwriter SZA. It’s a fun and up-beat, radio friendly, full of dance vibes and a perfect harmonization of vocals. The track is full of sexual innuendos and it even has that sensual vibe too especially since there is a lot of R&B influence. The only thing I have to say that isn’t a compliment of this tune is that feels like Maroon 5 hasn’t done a song like they use to and it feels more like a collaboration for Adam Levine not the hole band. But that’s just my opinion.

And for the tea, I have something that will put you in motion. Something that will give you energy, help you focuses, something that has a wonderful taste and it can even put you in the mood to try the motion of the ocean :D. The tea is called Maté Chai and it’s a perfect combination of:  green mate, cinnamon, ginger pieces, cardamom, cloves, fennel, cornflowers and a bit of chocolate flakes. It’s sweet, full of flavors and perfect in the morning or even at night if you are looking to start something.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Better Days

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Sorry for not posting yesterday but today since I have no excuse I’m going to dive right in. We’ll start with the song, one from the rock, alternative, punk Canadian band Hedley. The track is called “Better Days” and it doesn’t sound nothing like what thee usually sing, it’s more a pop, electric song, one you would here on the radio, I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, I really like this tune and whenever a band or an artist changes their music to fit the new standard, it’s quite amazing, the transformation is good. This track gives you a good vibe; it’s about looking to the future and realizing that something better has yet to come. And my favorite part and lyrics of this song is: “I don't wanna waste a minute/ But if I gotta waste a minute/ I'd spend the time tryna' get my vibe on track”. That feels exactly like something I would do.

And for the tea, I have the perfect one; it’s sweet, spicy and full of flavors. It’s called Mellow Mountain and it’s an herbal blend design to give you a state of calm, relaxation and if you wanna it will put you to sleep. It’s a faultless combination of: ginger, rose-hip, fennel seed, all-spice, lavender, chamomile and licorice root. And let’s not forget, it’s perfect for sore throat, headaches and it’s a good help in the allergy season. That’s it for today…

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Waking Up Slow

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Sorry for the wait, I’ve been on a well-deserved vacation. I saw my family, went to da wedding, and I spent some time with people I care. Because I’ve been gone for a while, and I’m sure that you’ve missed me so I’m going to start with a tea that will give you energy and a song that will surly put a smile on someone’s face.

The tea is a perfect combination of black and green tea with lemongrass, orange peel, grapefruit, pomelo, pieces ginger and peppercorns. It’s refreshing, full of energy and it has a taste that you will remember. It will boost your immune system, it’s rich in vitamin C, helps you lose weight, it’s a great antibacterial and it has a lot of antioxidants. It’s a perfect tea to enjoy at almost any hour of the day, by that I mean don’t drink it after 6 PM, you might have problem sleeping if you do. I forgot to say, I've named this tea Citrus Energy.

And now for the song, my choice comes from Gabrielle Aplin. I know I’ve shared with you another song of hers and it was amazing to (at least that’s what I think), this one is about love as well. It’s called “Waking Up Slow” and it’s indie, pop-ish track that makes me feel really good. The lyrics speak of realizing that you love some you only saw as a friend before. The lyric are sweet and gives you that feeling of joy. My favorite part it’s in the chorus, when she sings: “All my nights/ Taste like gold/ Yeah, when I'm with you/ It's like everything glows”. That is it for today, I’m coming back tomorrow with something new to share with you.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Seashore

Hey Girls!

So today I feel like we should show the feminists in us and “rage” against the man.  And because of that I have the perfect song “Seashore”, coming from the American punk rock band The Regrettes. This track is for everyone that ever put down a woman just because of her gender or because they think someone is somehow inferior. Plus it has a nice vibe that gives you a bit of energy and I’ve got to say I love that guitar riff and drum kicks, not to loud but just enough to get the blood pumping. 

And go watch the video for this track, it’s funny and powerful and it might make your day.

Now for the tea, my choice is going to be for us women, specially made of us. It’s called Women's Activity Tea Ayurvedic and it’s a special blend made from: orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, angelica root, dandelion root, cloves, juniper berries. This tea is used to combat stress, builds stamina and provides a natural sustainable energy. It has a full body aroma and a pleasant taste to go with all of those benefits.

Kisses and Go drink you tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Back To You

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Today I feel the need for a green tea, something refreshing and yet energetic enough to have a good day. This one is called Battle Born an it has a lot of benefits for your health; like: it boosts your immune system, improves memory, aids digestion and it has anti-inflammatory properties.  So the ingredients that are so good for you are: green tea, elder berries, sarsaparilla root, cinnamon, ginger, fennel, juniper berries, licorice root and sage.

And now for the track, I’m choice is “Back To You” from Louis Tomlinson, one of the guys form One Direction, featuring Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals. I kinda feel in love with this song immediately, the combination of voices between this to artist creates a harmonization of vocals pretty strong and well done. Bebe’s husky voice and Louis’s expressivity and charm is easily noticeable. This is a relaxed, chill melody but feels energetic enough to keep us wanting more.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Love Me For Life

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It’s a good day, isn’t it? Well it is for me, so to keep me it that mood and enjoy the day even more I’m drinking a Lavender Latte Chai, I’m pretty sure this will be to your liking and you’ll fall in love with it immediately, at least that’s what I hope it will happen . This is a beautiful combination of: black tea, lavender, ginger pieces, cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom. You can make it with milk or the usual way with just water but if you can add a little maple syrup and you will see that the taste and aroma will take you on a lovely journey.

As for the song, right now I’m listening to “Love Me For Life” by Feenixpawl, an electronic, dance, EDM Australian duo known for their high energy experience. Of me this track was an instant love, from the start to it’s end; it has a summer-ish vibe, sweet lyrics and that kind of beat that doesn’t hype you up just gives you enough energy to take the world head on.  It feels a bit like a future base tune with splendid vocals and a lot of creativity. Even thou the chorus gets easily stuck in my head, my favorite part is “You must be out of your mind/ To say that you love me for life”.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Sweet Lies

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Today I was feeling pretty energetic and I thought that some drum & bass might do me good. And because of that I started listening to Wilkinson’s track “Sweet Lies” featuring Karen Harding. The vocals are clear and powerful, Karen’s range is incredible and you can get lost in it. The beats are a bit predictable but it’s still a good song to enjoy and dance to. My favorite lyrics are: “ Fearless/ Though we live in secret/ I only live for your touch/ Enough love for the both of us live for your touch” .

Now for the tea, my choice is going to be something that has red tea in it. Something like Tulsi Rooibos Chai, this will give you energy and no jitters form the caffeine cause it has none. It’s a wonderful blend of rooibos, tulsi, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. It’s aromatic, spice and it creates a full body beverage with a high mineral and antioxidants properties. Now…

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Pay No Mind

‘ello guys!

Today I woke up in a good mood and started listening to “Pay No Mind” by the French electronic producer Madeon featuring Passion Pit the indietornica band from Massachusetts. This is a very funky track that just puts your body in motion and gives you good energy and an exceptional good groove. It’s got and infectious beat that will draw you in and you’ll easily find yourself singing and dancing to the song. The ending is a little cheesy but it’s still done to perfection.  

And for the tea, this is one of my own blends; I call it My Sweet Chocolate. It’s a combination of: black tea, rooibos, a lot if chocolate bits, cocoa powder, ginger and cinnamon powder and it I’m in the mood for an iced tea like this morning, I’ll add a little sugar or honey and some ice and turn it into a must for hot summer days. This will most definitely give you a boost in energy :D

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.

Petrichor

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Today I really feel the need for something that will put me on my feet, cause I fill a cold coming on. And because of that my choice is Turmeric Comfort. It’s a perfect blend of: honey bush, rooibos, turmeric, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, honey bee pollen. Almost all the ingredients of this tea have benefic attributes for: inflammation, cold, flu, stress and weight loss.

And my choice of song is … “Petrichor” by Tall Ships, a melodic hardcore, indie band for the UK. I immediately fall on love with this track, its drum kicks, guitar riffs, just this tune beats and melodic line. Plus the lyrics are an expression of originality and emotion carefully created with some wonderful words. “My favorite smell is petrichor/ The scent straight after rain/ An illusion of beginning again” it’s just the perfect showcase of a brilliant songwriter.

Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.