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.
Today I’m craving some green tea and because
of that I’m going to drink a Jasmine Rose tea. It’s a beautiful blend of green
tea, jasmine and rose petals. This is a very well balanced tea, one that
accentuates all the good thing about its ingredients. It has an aroma that is easily
remembered and it can be enjoyed at any
time of day.
And now for the song mu choice is “Wearing
Nothing” by the Norwegian pop, indie singer Dagny. It has a
funky beat, full of energy, it’s a track that will fill you up with good
feelings and good vibes. Plus this song is about 2 things for me. One is literally
about being naked with a certain someone because the sexual chemistry is of the
charts. And the other is more about being able to share everything about you
and being comfortable with that. So it’s about being as close as possible both
emotionally and physically.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already
drinking mine.
It’s Spring, or at least that’s what the calendar
says :D. And because of that I think that we should listen to a feel good song
that would keep you moving today. Something like “Living” by Bakermat featuring
Alex Clare. This track has some funky guitar riffs combine with some indie-electronic
beats. The lyrics are pretty catchy and Alex Clare does a great job singing
them. “Don’t let nothing hold you down” was stuck in my head from the firs
listen.
Since is the first day of Spring and the
weather outside seems pretty warm I’m going to choose a green tea so we can
relax and enjoy this day. The tea is called Spring Morning (it’s todays theme
if you didn’t realized) and it’s a blend of: green tea, pieces of ginger,
licorice root, lemon peel, hibiscus, pepper, pieces of verbena, jasmine
flowers.
Kisses and Go drink your tea, I’m already
drinking mine.
Here is a
funky song, with an 80’s sound that’s just perfect for a light day – “Sound” by
The 1975. To tell you the truth, I only stated liking this song because it
completed perfectly one very special moment for me, not too long ago. I was
sitting in my balcony, waiting for someone and I realize that I can tell when
they were around, by the sound their shoes make on the asphalt. It was the
perfect song for that moment, as told by the lyrics: “Well I know when you’re
around cause I know the sound/ I know the sound, of your heart”. Right on
point!
For the tea
I’m choosing the tea we drank when they arrived :P– a Jasmine and Rose tea.
That’s a mix of black tea, green tea, jasmine, rose petals and sunflower
petals. It’s a flavored tea because of the main ingredients but nevertheless a
tasty one. It’s the perfect combination for an evening or a calm day.
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.
The song is called "Like A
Drum" and it hooked me with lyrics like: "My heart is beating like a
drum" and "I know my way, know my star" that are just
really sweet and happy. Maybe that is why I love it so much. Plus, when it gets
to the "Ooh Marina" part, I'm already dancing. They even incorporate
Spanish lyrics and there is one that I love the most: "No me digas lo que
és, Lo que viene mas allá" which means "Don't tell me what is, what
comes beyond". I think this is a very lovely song to just have a good
time. I hope you feel the same.
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.
Like always, I’m starting
the day with my cup of tea and a song that works with it. Here it goes.
I’m in a good mood and that
means I’ll be talking about something that will energize you, like the song
„Hymn For The Weekend” by Coldplay featuring Beyoncé. I didn’t like this one at
first, but after listening to it for a couple of times, I stated loving it. It
makes no sense for me to talk about Coldplay or Beyoncé, I trust that everyone
knows about them by now (doh!). I personally think this featuring is a very
interesting one. We are used to Coldplay’s alternative music, of course, but Beyoncé adds her harmonies and a little of her indie, r&b vibe to make the song even
better. A tune that’s euphoric and a little funky and boosts the „drunk and
high”feeling.
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.
