Hey guys,

I'm going to taking a little break from writing, and I'll see you in the new year with a some new ideas (hopefully).

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year

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 wanted to chill down and just enjoy what life has got to give and because of that I’m listening to Benjamin Booker’s “Believe”. It’s a soulful track that just makes me just let go and listen to his raspy voice that makes this a great experience. It’s a beautiful song that I can’t stop listing too especially on this windy, cold day. It’s infectious with its blues sound that almost feels like a gospel talking about believing in something and finding a reason for life.

Now for the tea, I’m thinking that an herbal tea is the perfect choice; something that will give us a good feeling, a warm embrace. I have the feeling that Garden Harvest is what is needed. It’s a mix of both fruits and herbs, sweet and calming with just a pinching taste of spices.  The blend is made from: orange peel, lemon peel, chamomile, rose-hips, hibiscus, cloves, cinnamon & cornflower. Anyone can find something to love in this tea, so give it a try.

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

Starlight

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So today a certain someone wanted to listen to something from Muse, and since my favorite song from them is “Starlight” that’s what we are going to listen. I love this track; it’s about being away from home or loved ones but still feeling their love no matter what. It’s an amazing melody full of guitar riffs and drum kicks that you can sing along to; filled with good vibes and amazing lyrics. I especially like when the rhythm changes a little when the hook comes in, that’s my absolute favorite thing in the song, plus the lyrics :D  

As for the tea, I’m choosing something refreshing, light and still mood boosting with a taste to die for. It’s called Passion Flower and it’s a blend made from:  honey bush, white tea, passion flower, blackberry leaf, lemon peel, hibiscus and extract from passion fruit, mango & lemon.  Is like a tropical island vacation for your senses, with a nice light fruity taste to it. It’s a perfect beverage for any occasion, day or night.

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.

The Best Has Yet To Come

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Today is a special day; it’s the birthday of one of my best of friends, someone who’s been with me thru the good and the bad. And because of that I need you to help me wish her a happy and perfect birthday; full of great memories, with flawless moments and good times, cause she deserves it. Our friendship isn’t an very old one but it’s one that I hold dear to my heart, full of amazing memories, great stories and lots of laughter and that is why you birthday is important to me.

Now… like always when it’s someone’s birthday they choose the song and tea they like in this moments. She wanted something that has apple and cinnamon as their main ingredients and keeping that in mind I searched the tea database and found the Cinnamon Apple Spice. A bend made from: cinnamon, apple, hibiscus, chamomile, roasted chicory, orange peel and roasted carob. This is a sweet and full of flavors tea, with a strong smell and taste of apple and cinnamon now to overpowering so the rest of the ingredients get to shine a little. You can consume it at any time of day, it doesn’t contain caffeine and it even has chamomile so if you dink it before bed you might fall asleep like a baby.

As for the tune of the day, her choice is “The Best Has Yet To Come” from Scorpions. This is a powerful ballad, it’s catchy and passionate, a blend of classical form with hard rock dynamics, guitar and vocal that doesn’t give in to modern clichés but a renewed version of themselves.  Klaus Meine's recognizable vocal are a familiar sound, not to nostalgic but a pleasure to listen to. I’ve got to say some of the lyrics from the chorus fit prefect with our friendship and somehow this song has more meaning to me to. “Through the highs and lows/ And how can I live without you/ You're such a part of me/ And you've always been the one/ Keeping me forever young/ And the best is yet to come”.

Kisses and Go drink (and with my awesome friend a happy birthday), I’m already drinking mine.

Have a wonderful day, a happy birthday and a life you can be proud of my dear friend :*

Pleader

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A few days ago I started listening to “Pleader” by the indie, alternative, electronic British band Alt-J. The first seconds of this track are silent and then it starts with a gloomy sound that makes you feel calm. Featuring the London Metropolitan Orchestra, Ely Cathedral boy choristers, police siren samples and voices it creates something that you don’t usually hear anywhere. It’s spooky but it grows into something beautiful and unique making something really enjoyable. I especially like the part when the choir sings “Glorious, the voice of man!” it brings chills down my spine.

As for the tea I’m choosing something refreshing that help you rejuvenate and it’s called Berry Green Machine. This is a blend of: green tea, rose-hips, elderberries, anise seed, hibiscus, dandelion leaf, lemon peel, alfalfa, blackberry leaf, and last but not leas wild berry extract for more flavor. It has cleansing properties, super delicious but not overly strong so you can drink it at almost hour of day.

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