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. 

Beautiful Trauma

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Today I wanna try something different, it’s something I definitely haven’t tried before but I’m very excited to do so. I’m talking about Noon chai, Kashmiri Tea or Pink Tea a traditional tea beverage from Kashmir. It’s usually made from a Kashmiri tea leaves which are very similar to green tea because they are minimally oxidized and that’s why you can use green tea like I did to make this drink. You need salt, sugar, cardamom, baking soda or saffron, almonds and pistachios, milk and of course the tea leaves. It’s creamy with a wonderful taste and definitely a new experience that I’m pretty sure you are going to enjoy. I followed a recipe from  Jamie Oliver’s site in making this tea and here is the link: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/member-recipes/recipe-detail/3840/

As for the song, that’s easy I’m choosing Pink’s new track “Beautiful Trauma” to make an even pinker pairing. This is an electric tune, full of energy talking about love being a drug; one you can’t just live without. I got to say I instantly liked this melody, it’s that Pink punch I needed, with great vocal that only she can deliver in a way that seams fun. Add to it that pink video, where she dances with Channing Tatum, who at one point is in a dress. Hope you enjoyed today's choices and if you haven’t notice the theme is pink :))

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

Perfect

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For today I need you to help me wish my big sister a happy birthday. Even thou her birthday was yesterday we are going to celebrate some more today and even on the weekend, because she is one of the most important people in my life and she deserves it. I’m so happy to be her little sister, the littlest, to have grown up with her and to share all the important moments in our life, no matter the kilometers between us. Now let’s get into her choices.

For the song, a flawless, warm and fuzzy ballad “Perfect” from Ed Sheeran. There is a way this artist finds a way into your heart with some amazing songs but this time (in my opinion) he quite outdone himself, I see why my sister like this tune. My favorite lyrics come from the chorus “I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms/ Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song” and I’m sure you have one just as sweet as your favorite. Plus add the video to the mix and you get a heartwarming story with picture-perfect snow, cozy sweaters and adorable kittens.

As for the tea, that’s simple, apparently nothings change since last year and she still loves her green tea with raspberries, named last year Raspberry Green tea. And what’s not to love, it’s refreshing, has a fruity palate, gives you a little energy and it fits perfect in that cozy, fuzzy, warm picture that Ed Sheeran painted. It became something I always have in the house because of that simpleness and yet complex taste and aroma it brings to the table.

That’s it for today. Happy birthday big sis, you are one of the best ones and I hope you get all you need from life and that you have a good day, week, year and life. I love you :*

Kisses and Go drink your tea (and wish my sister a Happy Birthday), I’m already drinking mine. 

Oh Love

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Today’s tune comes from the band MisterWives, an indie, pop, alternative band from New York, and their song “Oh Love”.  It has great vocals and rhythms that will make you wanna move.  The video is a bit too political for me, but the animation is quite good. And I especially like these lyrics: “Lifted the veil, we’re all sinners/ Crowned the devil a winner” it just feel interesting and somehow amusing to me.

And for the tea, I’m choosing a green tea something that’s refreshing, light and also carries a punch for a bit of energy. It’s called Cranberry & Forestfruit and it’s a blend of: green tea, cranberries, safflower, rose petals, and natural aroma. It’s simple with a great taste, a beautiful smell and countless benefits for your health.  

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

When I Was Young

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Today I have the pleasure to share with you the track “When I Was Young” by MØ the pop, electronic, indie artist from Denmark. It’s a song full of intoxicating vocals and harmonies that just make you wanna sing with her from the top of your lungs. And at the chorus it’s a different energy, brings a kind of electric swing to the mix and makes everything even better.  Plus when MØ talked about this track she said: <is all about nostalgia and reflecting on life—especially the past, but also the now and the future>, the perfect meaning to a prefect song.

As for the tea, I’m choosing something that I wrote about some time ago, not sure if you’ll remember. The Star dust tea, a wonderful combination of: black tea, buckwheat baked, caramelized almonds, ground almonds, white cornflowers petals. It’s sweet, will give you a lot of energy and it almost fits and the season to come with that taste of caramelized almonds, and like the stores I’m preparing for the holidays in advance.

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

So Much More Than This

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Today I thought we should listen to last year’s winner of America’s Got Talent, the thirteen year old (yes 13) Grace VanderWaal, and her song “So Much More Than This”. It’s a sweet track, appropriate for her age, which that looks at how life is so much more than hate or popularity; with some amazing vocals that shine and just blow you away. It’s an enjoyable, pleasant, and fun song with catchy and cute lyrics like this: “Tap your foot and listen in/ Ignore the world, let the music cave in”. If you weren’t before now I’m sure that you’ll be impress by this little girl’s capabilities.

As for the tea, I’m choosing something that doesn’t contain caffeine and it will be perfect for any age. It’s called Relaxation Tea Organic and it’s an amazing blend of green honeybush with green rooibos, fennel, anise, chamomile, saffron. It’s full of sweet scents, has a relaxing effect, it just helps ease your tension. Plus it you add a little milk and honey to this blend you will create something even greater.

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

Call It What You Want

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Today I am changing things and I’m going to listen to Taylor Swift’s new song released yesterday called “Call It What You Want”. I actually liked this track from the first listen, its gentile, sweet and of course it’s about love. It’s a nice chance of pace from the last few singles; no wonder its 2# on trending on YouTube. And are is my favorite lyrics “Starry eyes sparking up my darkest night” and of course "You don't need to save me/ But would you run away with me?". It’s just a perfect song to enjoy or share with someone you love.

As for the tea, my choice is easy since I bought a new tea yesterday. It’s called Orange Peel and it’s a simple blend of black tea, orange peel and orange aroma. It’s simple but it taste is divine. Energizing, great aroma, naturally sweet and it contains a moderate amount of coffee so less jitters for you. That’s it for today; I’ll talk to you next week.

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

Cross My Mind

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Today I found a song that I thought it was about love and everything cute about it but after listening a few more times and reading the lyrics I realized that it’s about how imperfect love is and how easily people change, it’s about past lovers and the impact they have on one’s life. It’s called “Cross My Mind” and it’s by ARIZONA featuring Kiiara. I still like this track because it’s full of great vocals and a sound that seems to infiltrate every part of you.

As for the tea, I’m choosing something different. A green tea with green coffee beans and goji berries, acai cubes, apple, white hibiscus, beetroot. It’s an interesting blend called Green Coffee Beans and it has flavored aroma that you will not be able to forget any time soon. It’s good for your health, enhance you energy levels, improves your blood circulation, boosts your mental function, protects the liver and of course it’s perfect to strengthen your immune system. And now…

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.

Do It

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So today’s track is an indie, pop, electronic one from Rae Morris, an English singer-songwriter. It’s called “Do It” and it’s about being brave and take a risk choosing a more exciting path. It’s energetic, infectious, especially those beats, and it’s really fun to listen. Her vocals are right on the point and make this tune a lot cuter and you can just feel her cheerful energy.  And my favorite part is: “You call me by my real name, I will keep you entertained”, I don’t know why but it seems to insinuate a lot more thru this perfect lyrics.

Now for the tea, I’m choosing Thin Mintea, which is a black tea with: black tea, cacao nibs, cinnamon, cacao powder, cardamom, marshmallow root, peppermint and stevia leaf. It’s a free calorie blend; energizing and the perfect pick me up.  It’s a great iced tea, if you are feeling cold and by adding a little milk the taste is even better. You can also try adding coconut flake, if you like that sort of thing.

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

Television Romance

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Last work day of this week and I’m thinking that an indie track, sugary and sweet might be the perfect choice. It’s called “Television Romance” by the British band Pale Waves and it’s about being chased by someone you don’t really care of have feelings for, a television romance. It’s quite infections with those guitar riffs and it’s a fun track to listen to, it might make you wanna dance a little, but just a little :D

As for the tea, I’m choosing a fruity and sugary one so that it will be the perfect pairing for today’s melody. It’s a perfect blend of: cranberries, cinnamon, apples, rose hips, cloves, lemon peel, orange peel, calendula flowers and it’s goes by the name Autumn Fruit & Flowers. It’s spice, sweet and it will create a festival of aromas with just a sip.

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.

Find You

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Today we are going to listen to a tiny bit of pop coming from Nick Jonas new single “Find You”. It’s an easy and smooth, just a relaxed release from this artist, it full of that infectious beat and entrancing guitar riffs, plus his vocals that brings this tune to a perfect circle. Its about trying to understand the person you are with, but you can’t, overall just trying to figure that person out. It’s one of those songs that fit perfect on a slow day or on al log drive.

As for the tea, I’m choosing a herbal one, a tisane, with lots of benefits for your health, but mostly because of it’s heavenly taste. It’s called Typ Ayran Mint, and it’s a blend made from: apple pieces, orange peel, mint, lemongrass, rose hip peel, wild strawberry leaves, blackberry leaves, basil, lime oil. Fruity, minty and with a smell that will feel like a mesmerizing embrace. That’s it for today, now…

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

New York

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Today I’m going to keep it short and start directly with the song. It comes from the indie, pop, alternative artist St. Vincent, a pseudonym of Annie Clark, and it’s a sweet and mellow track called “New York”. Her vocal are amazing and they seem to emerge you in its sound; and apparently according to the artist “It’s my whole life in a song”.  You might not enjoy it form the start like I did but it’s still a great melody to at least give it a listen.

And now for the tea, I’m choosing Fall For Chai because autumn is already here. It’s a combination of: black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, licorice root, coriander seed and orange peel. This tea will wrap you up in a well-deserved embrace with all its flavors and aromas. Plus it’s a perfect morning of afternoon teas especially for the days when you can’t open your eyes to see the beauty of this world.

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.

My Love

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Today I was thinking we should start with a black tea, something that will give us energy to take on the world; something that has chocolate so we get to have some sugar in our lives. This one is called Tiramisu Black tea, and it’s an amazing combination of: black tea, white chocolate bits, chocolate flakes, cacao shells, amaranth kernels and if you’re in the mood for something stronger add some whisky.

As for the song, I’m choosing one that’s been out a couple of weeks, “My Love” by Wale featuring Dua Lipa, Major Lazer and WizKid. It’s a summery track that will make you wanna dance, or at leas move a little. It’s a bit infectious and easy to listen; it can be a background track on an incredible trip. Give it a try you might start to like it ;)

Kisses and Go dink 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.

Miles

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I’m going to tell you a secret, today feels like a good day. I think we can accomplish a lot today if we put our self’s to work. And because of that I’m sharing with you a song by the rock, folk, American Idol winner Phillip Phillips. The song is called “Miles” and it’s a sweet and soothing ballad, full of emotions that give me good energy. This song has more rock vibe, even pop but less folk, especially with those drums kicking before the chorus. And these are my favorite lyrics: “If you follow me in this mystery/ We could swim inside these crowds”.

And now for the tea, my choice is a new blend I’ve created which I’ve named White Flowers. It’s a mix of: white tea, sunflowers, cornflowers, rose petals, goji berries and just a pinch of raspberries. It’s refreshing, with a touch of caffeine and with a perfectly scented aroma of flowers. You can enjoy it at almost any time of day and it has benefits for your skin, hair and nails, plus a lot more but these felt like the most important.

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