I keep talking about mornings, but this time I’ll talk about the perfect tea for a very good night sleep and lovely dreams.
Dream tea - that is what they call it. It’s a mix of peppermint, chamomile, damiana leaf, rosemary, rose petals and stevia. This infusion blend is based on an ancient formula that helps create powerful and colorful dreams. It’s flowery and minty fresh tea that makes the perfect night-cap.
The song is another post-rock one because this genre helps me relax and chill to the perfect temperature. I’m talking about „Burial Scene” by 65daysofstatic, one of my favorite bands. This track is mellow and the piano that plays all thru the melody gives it a sense of calm and relaxation. Not too much of the drums or the guitar or the bass, just the right amount. And all together make this mesmerizing song. Hope you have sweet dreams, I know I will.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
In a certain mood? Or looking to try the motion of the ocean? Then let’s talk about something that will give you that.
I’m thinking that „Bo Peep” by Shlohmo featuring Jeremih is the perfect song to put you in the mood. Shlohmo’s beats, drums and mixes, and Jeremih R&B voice are the right combination to make this song so good! There isn’t much that I can say to convince you of that; you’ll just have to listen to it for yourselves to understand, because not only the melody, but the lyrics are pretty explicit and implicit as well. And I’m not even going to mention the music video. You can see it for yourself. The link is down below!
Now, the tea. I think for it to fit this song and mood, it will definitely have to be something that was used as an aphrodisiac at some point in time. Like Catuaba tea. This tea increases libido in men and women and I guess that makes it a perfect match for the song I chose. Also, it gives you a huge boost in energy and confidence, high levels of sexual motivation (exactly like the song :D ), elevates your mood and gives you a cheerful disposition. Of course, it has other benefits besides these sexual ones, like the fact that it has antibacterial and antiviral properties, relieves depression, insomnia, pain and protects the body from bacteria.
That’s it. I don’t think I have to explain more on this topic because when you will try it, or even better, try them both together, you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Kisses and go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
I’m pretty sure that some of you guys are in high school or in collage, so this song and tea are specially made for those times when you need to study.
The song is called „The Only Moment When Were Alone” by Explosions in the Sky, a post-rock band from Texas. It’s an ambient track that is simply powerful and makes you think and it used to help me a lot when I was studying. It can calm you down and relax you, perfect for this kind of situation, don’t you think?
As for the tea, I choose one that opens your mind: rhodiola rosea. This herb is known for improving your memory, focus and concentration and also for combating symptoms of depression. Drinking this tea while you study will definitely help you, but in combination with the song, you will get it all done faster than you think.
Kisses and go drink your tea (and study!), I’m already drinking mine.
This time I’m definitely doing it. A good friend of mine had her birthday last week and among other things, this is a present for her. I chose her favorite tea and song, and now I’m trying to see how well they work together.
„She's Got You High” by Mumm-Ra, an indie, rock band from the UK, it’s a simple song with just a guitar and an easy beat. But don’t let yourself be fooled by its simplicity, I think this exact discreetness is what makes it such a romantic and cute melody. It reminds you of a summer pop that brings a smile to your face. It’s a feel good song because of its lyrics like: „The sun’s in the sky, it's warming up your bare legs” and „Have you lost your mind or has she taken all of yours too?” Isn’t that nice? I’m definitely going to listen to it more from now on.
This song might not be my usual cup of tea, but the next part is.
White tea, it’s also one of my favorites and now is the perfect chance for me to write about it. White tea has an appealing flavor and has many benefits. They say that it’s the closest you can get to purity.That is why you can’t find it everywhere (at least in Romania). Its delicate taste raised the tea’s reputation and nobility in recent years. Plus it has more health benefits than green tea, like: it can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body, stimulates the immune system, protects against colon cancer. Another white tea health benefit is that it contains less caffeine than green, oolong, or black tea, which makes it perfect for relaxation or to just feel good. That’s about it. Interesting, right?
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
Today I was feeling a little anxious and stressed about life and things that keep on happening without my control. Just one of those days, I guess. To get me out of this mood I started listening to this song (I’ll tell you the title in a second) and after the second repeat and a message from someone I care a lot, I instantly felt better.
The song is called "Stressed Out" and it’s by Twenty One Pilots, a duo from California. It doesn’t take long, when you listen to this one, to realize what the lyrics are saying. "Stressed Out" focuses on real life problems and the issues that we all have to face and the transition from the carefree days of childhood to the stress of being an adult. The song is a perfect balance of electronic, rock, punk, hip-hop and pop sounds.
Since this song talks about stress, problems and anxiety in general, here is a tea that will help relieve some of those feelings.
Lemon Balm or Melissa officinalis was dedicated to the goddess Diana and was used medicinally by the Greeks. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. The herb is used for nervous agitation, sleeping problems, menstrual cramps and urinary spas. Lemon balm is widely used to treat anxiety and insomnia. It reduces stress and that makes it perfect for this type of situation.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
I’m in a good mood again.This is not surprising because I’m awesome :P but I want to share my state of mind with you guys.
Right now I’m listening to „We Intertwined” by The Hush Sound. It’s a very uplifting song with good rhythm and fun drum kicks that doesn't just make you wanna dance, it also makes you wanna jump and have a good time. It’s a perfect good morning, evening or night song. I guess it’s perfect for any part of the day.
To fit this mood I’m going to pair this song with „Happy tea” (such a lovely name, isn’t it?) It’s a combination of flavors like guayusa, green tea, green rooibos, rose hips, hibiscus, apple & strawberry that brings a ray of sunshine into your life. Sometimes WE get a little INTERTWINED in our ordinary, everyday lives and could use a fresh perspective. So what better way to lift up your spirits than these two things combined – a happy song and a tasty tea?
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
Today I started the day with a tune stuck in my head and I thought „this is something I should write about”, so that is what I’m doing right now. This song calms me down, but also keeps me pumped up (in a good way) for a period of time. It reminds me of a car ride when I was angry, and as soon as it begun, I forgot what was going on and I started feeling better.
„Imagination” by Gorgon City featuring Katy Menditta is an infectious track that makes you sing the chorus with no problems. It’s an up-tempo house song with deep house influences and Katy’s voice just goes along with it perfectly. Her deliverance of „I need you to use, use, use, use, use, use your imagination” is stunning. No wander I woke up in a good mood.
Now let’s see what tea is a match for this song. I’m thinking ginseng because it has a relaxing and soothing effect on the body. Plus it’s an herb very commonly associated with love (and that is what the song is about). Ginseng tea reduces physical and mental distress, relief from menstrual problems and reduction in obesity, improvement of digestive disorders and a boosted immune system. You can drink it for its health benefits, for the taste or to improve your mood; ginseng is perfect for all.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
This morning I mixed it up a bit. I’m not drinking my usual black tea, instead I’m dinking rooibos tea or red tea.
Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea that has a sweet taste. This tea has been traditionally popular due to its great taste and unique color, boosting the health of the body. It’s also rich in vitamin C, may ease digestive problems. The color red is the color of energy, passion and action, and that means it’s a tea that is perfect for mornings and for when you are low on stamina.
Because this tea is so invigorating, the song should be invigorating too. That is why I’ve chose „Seed 2.0” by the Roots featuring Cody ChesnuTT. The track is "a rock song, featuring a little bit of funk and just a very little bit of hip-hop” or at least that is what Stylus Magazine called it. It’s a song that keeps you in a good mood or gives you one. This track is going to hook you up from the very first time you listen to it. I’ve known it for a long time (I’m sure you do too), I never got tired of it. Anytime I want to feel good this is what I listen to.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already drinking mine.
Here is another song that makes me
wanna dance. With the sound of the trumpets and drums mixed in a very Latino
like and ska way, this is definitely one of those songs that will keep you up all
night. I've been listening to it for a short while, but is catchy
enough for me to mention it.
The song is by The Cat Empire. I
really love their name and that’s not just because I like cats (meow). Anyway,
The Cat Empire is an Australian band that plays a fusion of jazz, funk, rock,
latino/salsa, reggae, dub and ska. Their message in the studio and on stage has
been about breaking musical borders, geographical ones and also lingual.
Since this song is very energetic,
I think that its matching tea should be one that energizes you. Therefore, I
think the perfect combination is Yerba Mate tea.
Yerba mate has the strength of
coffee, the benefits of tea and the enthusiastic, euphoria of chocolate in one
drink. The Yerba mate is made from naturally caffeinated leaves of the South
American rainforest holly tree. It was called "the drink of the gods"
by indigenous South Americans and later "the green gold of the
Indigos" by European settlers.
Drinking this tea is often a social
event and if you aren't accustomed to it, you might find it to have an eccentric
taste. It gained and is still gaining popularity because of the way it makes
people feel. Yerba mate provides a smooth increase in energy, boosts mental
functions of all kinds, has a lot of minerals and vitamins, it's rich in
antioxidants, aids digestion and helps fat and cholesterol move through your
bloodstream. It also prevents blood clots that may cause heart attack or
stroke.
So if you want to feel energized
and also benefit from all those awesome advantages, you should definitely drink
this tea and listen to "Like A Drum".
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm
already drinking mine.
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world next to water. It’s the only beverage commonly served hot or iced, anytime, anywhere and for any occasion.
Tea is nearly 5000 years old. It was discovered in 2737 BC by Chinese Emperor Shen-Nong known as the „Divine Healer”
It is said that Shen-Nong took a rest under a tree after a long walk and lit a fire to boil water. Some tree leaves fell into the boiling water. Shen-Nong drank the water and became energetic and refreshed. After tasting 100 plants the previous day, Shen-Nong believed that he had found a medicine that “tastes bitter. Drinking it, one can think quicker, sleep less, move lighter, and see clearer.”
There are many kinds of tea, but there are all derived from just one plant: the Camellia Sinensis.
Often, when people say they are drinking tea, they are actually drinking something called a tisane. For something to be considered a tea, it needs to actually contain the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis.
In the mid-1700s in the UK tea replaced gin as the drink of the masses, and become the nation's favorite beverage.
The art of reading tea is called "tasseography". In Asia readers of tea leaves are just as respected as astrologers.
Traditionally, milk was poured into cups before the tea to protect the china.
For centuries, tea was used only as medicine. It took almost 3000 years for it to become an everyday beverage.
Tea absorbs moisture, so it’s important to store it in sealed containers.
And let’s see, since the
video is shot in India, I’m choosing a tea that grows there - the Darjeeling
black tea - to go with the theme. Darjeeling is a Chinese tea that grows in
India and has the flavor of French grapes. It can taste more like wine and that
is why it is frequently called the „champagne of teas”. It has many health
benefits including: obesity prevention, dental health, cancer prevention and
protection against stomach ulcers.
That’s about it for today.
Kisses and Go drink your
tea, I’m already drinking mine.
I think everybody heard of Sia by
now. I have to say that I enjoy all her music, but the song I like the most these
days has been on repeat for the past 6 hours. I think I’ll keep on listening to
it longer because I'm not sick of it yet, and that's awesome. I even shared it
with 2 of my favorite people, one of them likes it, or more like loves it, and
the other hasn't seen my message yet, but it’s fine, I will survive the ignoring :P .
The song I’m talking about is
called "Cheap Thrills", the one featuring Sean Paul,
although I prefer the version without him. This song makes me wanna dance (I
love to do that by the way), and keeps me in good mood. I’ve even cleaned the
house listening to this song and it didn't get boring. It has a certain beat
that makes you wanna move. "Dum du rum dum dum" that is what I hear.
Plus, the lyrics "It's Friday night and it won't be long" goes
perfect with an actual Friday because this is a song about having fun, actual
fun not the motion of the ocean, or... hmmm, I'm not that sure now.
"I ain't got cash, But I got
you baby" another verse that I just love; and "I got all I need"
will definitely make you feel great because: "I don't need no money, As
long as I can feel the beat" and "Baby I don't need dollar bills to
have fun tonight". This is the perfect tune for me to end the day and the
absolute best way to end the week.
And what tea would go nicely with
this song? Well, I didn't need anything else to be enthusiastic about life. This
song did it all on its own. So there you go!
Kisses and Go enjoy this song, I'm
already doing that.
I've already started my ritual
without you guys, and now I'm drinking my tea. This morning I woke up with the
taste of purple in my mouth and I thought that lavender tea would be the
perfect thing to drink to help me with my craving. It's a good thing that I had
the urge to buy it yesterday, for other reasons, but still, that was apparently
a very good thing to do. Even if what I had in mind for today did not happen,
let's hope tomorrow will be the day I'm going to do at least half of the things
that I'm not doing today, or something else that will make me happy.
Lavender has a nice smell and
even a better taste. It's a good choice for those days that are just mellow and
chill. Lavender is purple which is a very expressive color, is feminine,
graceful and very elegant. I like it even if it's not my favorite color anymore;
it used to be when I was little, but now I like it in other ways. Also it's the
color for Thursdays which has been my favorite day for the past three weeks.
Lavender is a medicinal plant and
doctors say that it can make wonders when you're in a bad state of mind, being
a very good antidepressant. They also say that lavender tea will make you feel
better, eliminating psychic problems and helping detoxify the body and will
maintain blood pressure at normal levels.
I'm certain that this tea with work
perfectly with the song "Gimme Your Love" by Morcheeba, a band from the
UK, formed in 1995 (I was 3 then and far way). They have a modern psychedelic sound.
This genre is one of my favorites. Trip-Hop can put you in motion and give
you a lift when you need it the most.
Now let's talk about the song.
"Gimme Your Love" it's
one of the singles from the album "Head up High". This song makes me
quite happy and makes me look at the world in a very pink/purple way. It has
some cute lyrics like "Take your time now, Or do it right now" that
can make you wonder about what could happen next. You can feel the drum kick
all thru the song and that makes it even sexier in my book. It could be one of
those songs where you can try the motion of the ocean but it's not necessary.
You can listen to this song and just be in your own world, like I'm doing right
now. It's a fantastic song that can make you feel really good because "Our
love's here to last" and who doesn't want that now and then?
So here are my choices for today.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm
already drinking mine.
A few days ago someone I like
showed me this song and it's been on repeat since then. For me, the song it's
full of emotions and things that make me happy right now.
I'm talking about "Dig" by Incubus, a band from California, formed in 1991 (I wasn't even born
at that time, which means they're pretty old :D ). Incubus is an alternative rock
band that I've known for years and although I'm not their biggest fan, I enjoy
some of their songs. For instance: "Drive" and "Love Hurts"
and the best right now, “Dig”.
"Dig" is a great song
that has very cute lyrics and the best mellow sounds to go with them. I loved
it since the first time I've heard it, probably because I didn't find it by
mistake, it was sent to me and I'm grateful for that. There are some complicate
feelings that I’m experiencing these days and this song puts them to ease,
especially the lyrics "At least we dig each other" and "Remind
me that we'll always have each other". I don't really DIG the lead
singer's voice (see what I did there :) ), but I love the intro and the guitar that plays slowly the same
chords all thru the song.
Great song! That is what I have to
say about it. And since it is such a great therapy for all those feelings that
are bubbling inside me these days, I think that the tea should be the same, so
I'm choosing to drink a Jasmine Tea.
Jasmine tea is not considered an
herbal tea because it's a flavor for normal tea. Nevertheless, it's one of the
most popular types of tea, especially in China. One of the reasons jasmine tea
is so popular it's due to its many benefits like: fighting bacteria, weight
loss, aromatherapy, anti-aging, stress relief and many others. This tea has a
delicious, sweet floral aroma that is often described as perfume-like and
that's due to the way it is processed. In China, the best jasmine scent is
described as Xian Ling (that means fresh and nimble), but that doesn't make it
compatible with all types of tea. The best combination is with green tea,
followed by oolong tea, and then black tea, which I honestly have to say that I
never tried it, but I promise to do it very soon.
That is about all I can say right
now regarding this. I hope you like drinking your jasmine tea, preferable with
green tea and try listening to the song "Dig" while you're doing it
because I think it's one of those perfect combinations.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm
already drinking mine.
This is a song that I've loved for
the past four years. It's pretty sad, full of melancholic sounds, but it makes
me feel good although it’s the kind of song that you would listen to when you
feel down.
The song is called "Forever
Lost" and it's by God is an Astronaut. Weird name for a band, I know, but
I think this is actually one of my favorite names especially when it comes to
this music genre. It's called post-rock, the genre that I love the most. This
is what I listen to when I'm by myself. The band comes from Ireland and is
currently one of the world's biggest instrumental groups. And like all the
bands nowadays, they describe their music as "a photograph or a snapshot
of who we are in that moment of time". That's pretty great since I love
their music.
Like I said before I've known it
for the past four years or more. It's a beautiful, relaxing and moving, and
absolutely incredible song. It starts a little slow and kind of depressing, but
slowly begins building up more and more and by the first minute you are hooked.
It's a rollercoaster of emotions. The last 2 minutes build up to the point
where you can't let go and you shouldn't. I absolutely adore this song and I
wanted to share this experience with you.
Since this could be a song that you
listen to when you're down, I think it will pair up nicely with a citrus
tea, like orange or lemon, or even better, try honey lemon tea.
Because the scent of citrus has
been proven to boost your mood, and tanks to the high level of antioxidants
found in tea, this makes a far better choice for the blues than a bottle of
Jack Daniel's or a bucket of ice cream, even though you sometimes need that
too.
Citrus has a lot of benefits, and
in combination with tea all those benefits are doubled. That makes them a must-have,
a must-try of the day.
Here is how you should make it, and
the ingredients you need:
1 cup of water
2 teaspoons of honey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Heat the water, but don't bring it
to a boil, then add the honey and the lemon juice and mix until the honey
dissolves. That is it. If you want it to be sweeter add sugar.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm
already drinking mine.
I was feeling energized this moring and I asked myself what kind of tea will keep me in this mood longer. Then I realized that "Queen of Tarts" would be the perfect one. It's a tea made of hibiscus, guayusa, marigold petals, salvia extract and natural blackberry flavoring. It has a sweet taste like a tart (that's even in the name), and a deep red color from the hibiscus, but the marigold petals bring a little yellow (which is my favorite color right now by the way, and that means I'm enthusiastic for life, yey!). But that is not all! The guayusa is a super energizer so it's perfect for those mornings when you want to stat the day in a great mood. Plus, I think, because of the fruits, this would make a perfect ice tea that you can enjoy in one of those hot summer days. The hibiscus has a lot of benefits like relief from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It's also perfect for digestive, immune system, and inflammatory problems. The guayusa is one of the three known caffeinated holly trees that can replace your afternoon coffee: it gives you a lift similar to coffee but less jolts and jitters (not that I know what's that is like since I do not drink or like coffee, but I've research it and everything says so). I'm pretty sure that is one of the most perfect combinations of flavors and colors.
That's it about the tea; now let's talk about the song.
The song is called "Paper Girl". The band that sings it July Talk a Canadian blues/alternative rock band. They have an interesting style thanks to the voices of the lead singers Peter Dreimanis- who has a deep voice and an interesting resonance-, and Leah Fay -who has a sweet voice. They make the perfect combination (of voices), exactly like the tea.
This song, "Paper Girl" is the first song I've heard from them and I fell in love with it instantly. The way the drums are kicked and the way that the sound stops for a second before Leah starts singing the course! The first time I heared it, it pumped me. Plus the lyric "if money in your coffee, if you want secrets in your tea" brings joy to me and makes me dance. I enjoy this song very much even though it seems to be about a certain kind of woman, a "material girl" that isn't appreciated as much as she would like. Regardless, this is a great song, I have no complains about it.
But it doesn't matter what it's about, if it makes you feel as good as I do when I listen to it, it's a great song that deserved its own tea.
That is all.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm already drinking mine.
I don't know what kind of music you guys listen to, but my first song will be one that I've hold it dear for the last two weeks or more now that I think about it. It reminds me of someone and the sweet moments between us, and there were nany, especially with this song in the background, moments that I'm pretty sure I'm not going to forget any time soon and I definitely don't want to.
The song is called "Pillow Talk", it's by Zayn Malik, the guy how left One Direction for some reason. It's an R&B song has a lot of hooks, and the lyrics are pretty interesting. They make me happy and put me in a certain mood, for which it was intended. It's a song about sex. The lyrics are pretty implicit with that "reckless behavior" and "f***ing in, fighting on, it's our paradise and our war zone". But the lyric that I love the most it's definitely "be in bed all day" that makes me think of something more than sex, something like just staying in one place with someone you like and not feel the hours passing by and completely forgetting about everything that is going on in the world. That feeling doesn't happen often, but when it does I think this is the perfect song to put everything in action.
It's a pretty good song that not everyone likes but for those of you who do I think it will pair up good with the cinnamon and ginger tea.
Both cinnamon and ginger are considered aphrodisiacs because; cinnamon increases appetite, both physical and sexual, it arouses women and men, but the smell seems to really get men going; and ginger because of its scent and because it stimulates the circulatory system. So both, together, make the perfect tea especially for this song.
Cinnamon and ginger have other benefits other than just being aphrodisiacs. Cinnamon stimulates brain function, relieves arthritis, fights common colds and flu, and ginger relieves nausea, has anti-viral properties and it's an aid in digestion. So they're not just for "fun" or to help you with the motion of the ocean, even though I said ginger relives nausea :D, but it will definitely help you make things happen if that's what you want.
I am not a big fan of cinnamon, I think it smells like gingerbread and I don't like that, but it smells like Christmas too and that I like. If you don't know how to prepare a cinnamon tea I will help you with that and give you a recipe.
Here is what you need for this tea:
500 ml of water
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1 Cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon of clove
lemon or orange juice (depends on your preference)
Put the water, the cinnamon, the grate ginger and the clove in a pot and bring them to boil. Put the lemon or orange juice in and let them slow boil for about 15 minutes and let it sit for another 15 minutes. Filtrate the composition afterwards and serve it simple, with honey or maple syrup.
The more you let the tea sit, the more flavor it has, but be careful because ginger has a peppery taste.
You can put more cinnamon if you like and use Ceylon and not Cassia cause it's easier to brake it into pieces.
That's about it.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm already drinking mine.
I'm sorry that it takes a lot to upload something new, but I want to make it perfect, and I already have a few post but I'm waiting for some things to be resolved and after that I'll start posting.
I'm pretty sure that by the end of the week (that means Sunday) I will have everything done, and I can't wait for that to happen.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I'm already drinking mine.
Every morning I wake up and drink my black tea and I listen to music, different styles, different genres, so I thought that I might be able to make my input on what tea would go with certain song. In for a chill mood, or a happy one, even a sexy mood; I will try to combine my love of music with my other love for tea. I will make an effort to do this every day and I hope that you will bear with me.
Now let's talk about me.
My name is Ema, yes with only one "m", I'm special that way :). I'm 23 soon to be 24 and I'm from Romania. I studied music, piano and flute, for eight years and I hope that I can make something out of this blog, something that people will enjoy and thing it's funny, especially since I'm a funny person, at least in person though, I don't think that on paper; or better said in writing I'll be that funny at first but, I will try my best.
As for my love for tea, I think that everybody should love it; it's a warm hug and a comfy blanket when you need it. Plus it can relax you, put you in motion, even the motion of the ocean. Maybe with the passing of time some of you that don't love tea will at least learn to appreciate or appreciate the person that's drink it.
So that's about it. I'm not sure what else can I say about me since sometimes I even amaze myself with what comes out of my mouth. I'll start slow and see how it goes from here.
Thanks for listening and reading my rambles. I hope you have a great day and click on this blog more than once and give me your opinions on how should it all work.
Kisses and Go drink you tea, I'm already drinking mine.
