Rishi Tea
Rishi Tea is another favorite tea brand. I especially like their green tea and matcha offerings. Their teas are premium, their quality standards are high, and they directly import from gardens around the world. My morning go-to is Matcha Genmaicha, a blend of sencha, toasted rice, and matcha. They also have a very nice selection of pure matcha and they offer Garden Direct Seasonal Teas based on the harvest calendar- a rare find for tea lovers!
Dandy Blend coffee alternative
If you want that coffee taste without the caffeine, Dandy Blend is a great option. I mix a scoop in warm coconut milk with cinnamon for a morning latte, and blend it for a Coffee-Cacao Smoothie (milk of choice + banana + nut butter + dandy + cacao powder). Containing dandelion and chicory root, the former helps to reduce inflammation and the latter contains inulin, a prebiotic that feeds our microbiome.
Mariage Frères tea
One of my favorite places in Paris is the Marriage Frères tea salon... crisp white table cloths, scents of bergamot and exquisite food and tea. Marco Polo is a favorite among many and their classic Earl Grey French Blue sits in my cupboard year round. Packaged in black canisters for loose leaf or black boxes lined in gold foil for the gauze sachets, they make the perfect gift. You can visit their tea salons in Paris, London, Berlin and Tokyo.
NATIVE FOREST COCONUT MILK SIMPLE
Coconut products are a great way to add sweetness without the sugar. 100% Coconut Milk is higher in fat and creamier, so when making a latte, I use half coconut milk from Native Forest Simple and half from Malk, Milkadamia, or WestSoy (non-GMO) Unsweetened Vanilla (the latter 3 being a little thinner). I like Native Forest Simple because it doesn’t contain guar gum which can cause GI issues if you are sensitive.
WESTSOY SOYMILK
I know many people are anti soy milk, however I'm a fan if it's non-GMO and USDA Organic Certified, like WestSoy. I find it to be sweeter and creamier than some of the other watered down non-dairy milks. It’s also high in protein with a whopping 9g compared to other non-dairy milks containing between 1-4g. The Unsweetened Vanilla flavor is low in carbs and sugar and is great in smoothies and lattes too.
ahmad tea of london
I’m particular about my tea, preferring loose leaf and traveling with my own supply, however my mom discovered these tea bags which have now become a staple in my cupboard. I’m sensitive to caffeine, but still like a little kick in the morning, so I drink their green teas which are the perfect strength for me. They wake me up, but don’t mak