Pure Chimp Mint Matcha Green Tea Review*

I am a big lover of Green Tea so when I was given the opportunity to review some Mint Matcha Green Tea from Pure Chimp I couldn’t wait to give it a go. Pure Chimp make their green tea the traditional Japanese way with real Matcha leaves and this tea also contains mint leaves and a touch of natural Stevia. I have been advised that some people find this too sweet and they are changing the formula soon but I personally thought the taste was just right.

Matcha is a  more powerful version of Green tea if you like and is great for your metabolism and giving your body a boost. Matcha has been said to have positive effects on your mood, memory and focus. It contains more antioxidants than superfoods goji and blueberries. The mint also helps to settle your stomach so is a great choice in the evening before bed and lifts your well-being. I have been drinking this morning and night by adding half a teaspoon to hot water. You can also drink this cold if you prefer but I love a nice warming mug of tea. Don’t let the vibrant green colour put you off, I really enjoyed the taste.

This Mint Matcha Green Tea costs just £11.95 for 50g of product and works out at 24p a serving. 5% of their profits go to charity which I think is fantastic. Overall I am really enjoying adding this tea to my daily routine. It is said that it can be great for weight loss and alongside healthy eating I am already noticing the benefits and I am feeling much less bloated than I was just 2 weeks ago. This is a fantastic product and one I will definitely repurchase when I run out. Head over to Pure Chimp to see the full range of products.

*I received this item free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please see my disclaimer for more information.

JADU Tea London Review*

I love tea, I am definitely a tea person and there aren't many flavours that I don’t like. Green tea is one of my favourites so when JADU Tea offered me the chance to review some of their teas I was so excited to experience the flavours of a brand I had never heard of before. 

I received some loose leaf China Green Tea. The packaging was simply divine, it is so well presented that it would be the perfect gift for a tea lover. The box is made with navy blue Royal Suede and embossed with the JADU Tea logo in gold. It looks fat to nice to hide in a cupboard – this is a tea I am proud to display on show.

The leaves have been carefully  rolled and are full of antioxidants. The taste is so fresh and light and much nicer than the usual standard supermarket blend green teas that I buy. This Chinese green tea is best served without milk. Infuse 3g of tea per 200ml for 2 minutes in 80°C water. Thankfully Kim (Romanov’s Views) bought me an adorable pug tea infuser for Christmas which holds the perfect amount of tea leaves for the perfect brew. You can purchase 12 JADU Tea Envelopes for £16 or 100g of the loose leaf tea for £21.50 on their website.



JADU Tea also very kindly sent me some individual teabags in English Breakfast and Mademoiselle Grey which I popped in my handbag and took to work with me. The English Breakfast tea was smooth and flavourful and I prefer to drink this wish a dash of milk. Perfect for the mornings, this blend was everything I look for in a morning cuppa.

The Mademoiselle Grey is a flirtatious take on your classic Earl Grey and was absolutely delicious. The flavours revolve around the citrus blends and can be served with or without milk. I prefer to drink this tea black to really enjoy the different aromas.

 

I also received two large sachets of the Apple Lemon Ginger tea and the Vanilla Rose Green which was my favourite of the two. Both of these were loose leaf so I had to use my infuser but I really enjoyed the flavours of both of these teas. The Vanilla Rose Green stood out to me because not only do I love green tea, the subtle undertones of vanilla and sweet honey really made this a special drink - one that I wanted to drink over and over.

Overall I really enjoyed the teas I received and would definitely repurchase for myself or as a gift for any tea lovers.

Are you a tea fan? Head over to JADU Tea London and check out their amazing range. They ship internationally so it doesn't matter where in the world you are.

*I received this tea free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way.

Dragonfly Tea*

I was recently lucky enough to try a range of teas from the company Dragonfly Tea. As a massive tea lover, I couldn't wait to try some new flavours. I love discovering new teas and I am yet to find one that I don't like! 

I was very kindly sent 4 flavours to try out and me being me of course, I wanted to try them all at once. I have since been taking these to work and having at least 3 cups a day replacing my usual cuppa and therefore reducing the amount of milk/calories I have been consuming. Win!

The first tea I tried was the Moroccan Mint Green Tea. I love green tea and I've never tried a mint flavoured one so this was an experience for my taste-buds. The tea tasted really refreshing and the mint wasn't overpowering. I allowed the teabag to infuse for 2 minutes to really make the most of the flavours. 

The second tea I tried was the Emerald Mountain Green Tea. Again this was really nice. I really like how the teabags have little quotes on the tags, as you can see above. I think that's a really lovely touch and encourages me to drink more because I want to read all of them.

I also tried the Swirling Mist organic white tea. I've never had a white tea before so I didn't know what to expect. The Dragonfly tea website states "White tea works well with chocolate based recipes such as brownies, cakes or biscuits". I didn't need to be told twice! I have been drinking this alongside a bar of dark chocolate and the two go hand in hand with each other. This tea is smooth and goes down really nicely and has a slight nutty flavour which is really different to anything I have tried before.

My favourite tea of the lot was the Indian Spice Chai black tea. this is the only tea that I drank with milk and is perfect for this time of year. The aromatic spices (Black Tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger, Cloves, Black Pepper and Cassia Oil) combine perfectly to create the perfect tea for the colder months, and makes me feel super Christmassy!

On that note, I think I fancy a cuppa! If you like the look of these teas, or would like to see what else Dragonfly tea has on offer, please visit their website here.

*I was provided these boxes of Dragonfly tea free of charge for the purpose of a review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please see my disclaimer for more information.