Coco Chai

I have to be honest, the first time I read Coco Chai I thought it hinted at a relationship of Coco Chanel and Chai tea. I didn't understand how there could be any connection between the two and was therefore confused. Then I smelled it. And it smelled so heavenly and intoxicating, I totally didn't care about the confusing name.

Welcome back to Tuesday Tea!


Coco Chai Rooibus is my current favourite tea. It's a red tea (if you follow David's colouring scheme) and packs quite a punch. Made with rooibus, coconut, pink peppercorns and other fun flavours, it tastes a bit like spiced cider and yet sweet like coconut at the same time. The girl is shop said it's amazing as an iced tea, but since it was -3 and felt like -9 with the windchill today, I haven't ventured into a cold tast test yet. Best of all, it's caffeine free, so I can drink a cuppa anytime I like (like before bed!).

It doesn't hurt that it's pretty to look at either!

What is Rooibus tea you might ask? It's technically not tea, but it is made from a plant - found in South Africa - and can be brewed to quite a strong taste, although it makes a great pairing with a lot of other flavourings and other tea additions. It does make some of the smallest pieces of tea, so whenever I make a rooibus based tea, I try and use the smallest-holed strainer I have to prevent any of the leaves (which resemble tiny little pine needles) from slipping through.


Another rooibus tea that I recently discovered is David's Teas' new springtime Jolly Jellybean tea. It was an instant hit with both my hubby and I, which made it a quick and easy buy...not to mention how can one resist tea with mini jellybeans it it!!!

See - I wasn't kidding about mini jellybeans!

I'd recommend either of these teas to anyone who likes a good flavour in their tea, and doesn't mind a strong scent - both of these teas smell a lot (of yumminess) even before they're brewed. Coco chai is a bit more strong in taste, and if you don't like coconut, it's probably not your cup of tea. Jolly Jellybean is a great starter for anyone venturing into teas or trying rooibus for the first time.


Enough advice. I'll leave you with a picture of the tea that has my hubby reminding me every other day that I have to wait until April to visit the tea store again...I know I know. I have a problem. But it's healthy and my mom got me started on it! :)

chau!
-r