Teatime Is Bedtime At My House!

Now that Seattle's rainy season has officially started, I've dusted off my favorite English teapot and replenished my vast supply of different Tazo Teas--Wild Sweet Orange, Passion, Honeybush, and Zen being just a few. 

Over the years on cold rainy nights, I've gotten into the habit of making a pot of herbal tea for my children. I really do think it calms them down and warms them up before they snuggle under the bedcovers.

Historically at night, I've been faithful to the Wild Sweet Orange option which is a blend of lemongrass, herbs, licorice, and orange essence. But, last night around 9 pm, I decided to break with tradition and opted for Honeybush which hails directly from the South African Honeybush. I'd never had this tea, but I found it to be deliciously warming, highly aromatic and downright soothing right before bed. Actually,  it must have been extraordinarily soothing because I fell fast asleep sitting up in my chair!

Do you have a favorite tea? Do you prefer different teas at different times of the day?

--Melissa A. Trainer