I love tea.
If you’ve been reading Savvy Eats for awhile, you know that I’m not kidding. I mean, I wrote a whole week’s worth of posts about the topic!
So when Mighty Leaf offered to send me a sampling of their tea, I jumped at the chance.
I’ve always loved the rich, full-body of a good cup of chai, so first things first, I made a Bombay Chai latte. All it took was steeping one bag of tea in 6 oz of boiling water, then whipping in 1/2 c warm milk and a little sugar. So. Good. This tea may be a new favorite!
And when I want something chocolate-y and sweet in the evenings? Chocolate Mint Truffle Tea to the rescue. It has no caffeine, so I was able to satisfy my sweet tooth without disrupting my sleep schedule.
So far, I love all of the teas I’ve been sent by Mighty Leaf. A lot of flavored teas will smell fantastic, but the flavors are completely lost when the tea is actually brewed. However, every Mighty Leaf tea I’ve tried has been spot-on in both aroma and taste.
And while I usually opt for loose-leaf teas, Might Leaf’s bagged teas are packaged in larger sachets and the pieces don’t seem to be as finely crushed as most bagged teas, giving you a better cup of tea!
In addition to drinking mug after mug of Bombay Chai, Rainforest Mate and Chocolate Mint Truffle, I’ve done some experimental cooking with some of the Vanilla Black tea that Mighty Leaf sent me. I’ll post the recipe later, but for now, here’s a hint:
I can’t wait to try some of these teas in some scones, cookies, or soup, too!
And, good news! Mighty Leaf is offering a fantastic giveaway package to one lucky Savvy Eats reader! The winner will receive:
- 1 box Bombay Chai (lovvvvve this one!)
- 1 box Rainforest Mate
- 1 Box Chocolate Mint Truffle
- 1 Box Matcha Green Tea
- 1 Tea Top Brew Mug OR Mighty Leaf Ceramic Mug
To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite type of tea. I’ll choose a winner the afternoon of Friday, October 29!
If you simply have to have some tea, all of Mighty Leaf’s teas (bagged and loose-leaf) are on sale on their website for 25% off this week. I am definitely stocking up on some Bombay Chai and their Holiday 2010 Tea, which looks delicious!
And for a second chance to win some tea, Ashley is hosting the same giveaway over at her blog–check it out!
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There is a green roasted chocolate mint tea that I LOVE from “the tea spot” a local Boulder company. I also love plain Japanese Green Sencha. mmmm I haven’t infused any baked goods with tea yet, but it sounds like such a good idea.
I really wish we had a local tea company–the one food-related company that Ithaca doesn’t have!
And as for baking with tea? Do it…sooooo good!
Once upon a time, I worked for a company that ordered catered food on an almost daily basis. The caterers tea supplier was Mighty Tea, and my coworkers and I were obsessed. To the point that we would snatch every tea packet they would bring us. When I left the company, I emptied my stash of tea bags into a box, and found that I had accumulated over 50 bags of tea in 3 months.
My favs: organic mint, vanilla bean and orange dulce.
One of my favorite teas is the Plantation Mint by Bigelow. I love fall teas and other spicy teas, but this one has tons of memories attached to it. I used to make it at night at my parents house and load it up with sugar. Yum.
i love plain black tea with sugar and milk yumm hope i win!
My favorite type of tea would probably be Green. It was an acquired taste, but now I drink it almost every day.
Oh yum! I’m also a tea lover. My favorite types are strong, black teas.
I love green teas and chai teas. But recently I discovered Coconut Oolong tea and I have been in love with it. I also drink my tea with almond milk to make it creamier and it’s sort of like a light latte.
These teas all look yummy. I love tea my favorite are black teas.
My fave tea is anything with mint in it! Those teas look delish, by the way!
What a fabulous giveaway! I’ve never tried Mighty Leaf so will need to add them to my list – my very favorites (right now!) are Teavana’s Matevana, Argo’s Pumpkin Chai, and Yogi’s Green Tea Kombucha.
You can’t go wrong with pumpkin + chai!
It’s pretty basic, but I love Earl Grey. There’s just something about the smell of it that makes the whole tea-drinking experience that much better!
Yay!!! All of those teas look delicious!
I love tea myself, and have been quite obsessed with almond cookie tea and chai black tea with a splash of almond milk and squirt of honey. Perfection.
What is almond cookie tea and where can I get some?
http://www.spiceandtea.com/
They have fabulous spice blends too!!
One of my favorite tea’s is plain green tea. I love drinking a warm cup of it right when I wake up.
My favorite teas are earl grey, darjeeling, and assam!
My favorite is chai tea with a little milk and honey!
I think my favorite tea is black cherry, but chai is a close second.
I have 3 favorites- Good Earth Sweet and Spicy, Vanilla Bean from Mighty Leaf and Tazo Cinnamon Spice.
I love English Breakfast tea, but I also love chai and am trying to branch out to new flavors! I love tea in the cold weather!
You have to try the African Nectar tea! It is my favorite tea and it is amazing!
My favorite tea is Darjeeling! With a splash of milk.
tazo’s passion tea is my comfort tea. it smells so good! also, its purple and pretty.
I love the idea of baking with tea! And your chai tea latte looks delish!
I think my favorite teas would be any kind of citrus green tea and the Good Earth Sweet and Spicy – such different flavors and I enjoy them on such different kinds of days. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite is (from the box) “a lulling blend of rose petals, valerian root & citrusy herbs”
Mmm! They all sound delicoius! My favorite tea is a toss up between Jasmine and Pomegranate Green!
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea makes a pumpkin spice blend that I adore. I went through two tins of it in two weeks (and this is brewing each tea bag three times, to get maximum usage out of the flavor). I may or may not have a problem.
I’ve had Zhena’s Gypsy Tea before, but not the pumpkin spice…I need to look for it now!
I actually discovered it at Marshall’s of all places (though I’ve since seen it at both TJ Maxx and Homegoods)–so keep your eyes peeled the next time you peruse discount stores.
Oh, yummm! I am a green tea fanatic! Although, I’ve been wanting to make your chai tea scones for some time now…
My current favorite is a few coveted bags of “Pumpkin Spice” tea (Bigelow, maybe?) that I have left over from when I put together “hotel welcome bags” for my wedding last year
It smells divine, and tastes like fall to me– warm & gently spicy!
then heather said “i want to win this giveaway!!”
and also – i love coconut chai. YUM.
I love earl grey, but am definitely a fan of sampling new flavors.
chai!
I really like Repuplic of Tea. They have great seasonal flavors like apple cider spice, but the daily green is great too!
I love pomegranate white tea from Trader Joe’s. It’s so comforting!
I heart Mighty Leaf! I think my new favorite would be the chocolate mint truffle once I try it!
love green tea. I’ve been drinking Numi green lemon with organic ginger, it’s my current favorite!
i love love love the mighty leaf vanilla bean early grey tea. brew it extra strong to make vanilla bean earl grey ice cream!!
Right now, chai is my favorite–I can’t get enough in the fall!
I don’t drink tea much, but when I do, it’s the plain ol’ fashioned kind. Can’t beat it!
since I don’t drink coffee, i’m a huge fan of tea! my favorite is green!!!
Ginger is my favorite… but if I’m going for iced, it’s tazo’s passion tea
I LOVE green tea in any form. I can drink it all day I swear! I also LOVE chai. It was the first tea I ever tried
My favorite tea is Harney and Sons in Paris! It is delightful, but I really want to try Mighty Leaf since they do not sell it in my area
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I am a Chai fanatic, and that Bombay one looks amazing!
It has to be Chai; I enjoy brewing it up with spices I add. I do so love Mighty Leaf teas; I first received some in a swap. They’re very high quality and quite delicious!
Hi Julie!
I like the Mighty Leaf Green Tea Tropical’s ability to taste sweet w/o sugar.
-Brent
Green Tea all the way! My sister picked up some authentic Green Sencha from San Francisco (China Town), and it was AMAZING… so I think that goes down as my fav
Mighty Leaf’s Chamomile Citrus. Sweeten with just a little honey, and it’s PERFECT.
I love my homemade mint tea!
My favorite is Chai, but lately I have been loving warming up at night with some Licorice.
I tend to go for the black breakfast teas.
I’m a huge fan of tea in general, but my favorite is chai, with a little bit of milk and sugar
It’s hard to pick a favorite tea, but in the morning it’s usually Yunnan organic FOP from Tea Source [in Minneapolis], in the evening it’s Red Berries [also Tea Source], or if I’m feeling anxious, Kava Stress Relief from Yogi Tea.
Right now I’m really diggin’ some teas from a local joint (Premium Steap in Philadelphia): Magnolia Oolong, Jasmine Earl Grey, and my favorite black tea right now – Cozy Almond (it smells like cereal!).
I love pain green tea. But Mighty Leaf Chai is pretty incredible with honey and milk.
I LOVE tea, and my tea box is sadly empty at the moment! My favorite is blueberry tea, but I also love Rooibos red teas.
i love boring old red rose tea, but these all sound great too!
Generally speaking, I’m an earl grey fan. I also love Harney and Sons brand teas (and their tea shop). Mostly, I just love tea.
My favorite tea right now is Rishi’s white tea with rose petals.
I love Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride flavor tea! Also, the Tazo Awake tea is awesome in the morning when I need a pick-me-up.
This time of year I really love an apple-cinnamon-spiced tea!
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My favorite is sweet thai delight by yogi
My favorite tea is Mighty Leaf Green Tea Tropical!
So good!
My fave is chai!! Mmm…
I love tea too! Hard question though. I think my favorite is mint tea. I also love the Mighty Leave Bombay Chai and TJ’s Mango Tea.
I think my favorite tea right now is Twinings Lemon Twist Black Tea. I rotate between a few favorites, and between green and black tea depending on the time of day, and what I feel like.
Right now I love apple spiced tea. During the the winter I love teas that have a sweet or cinnamon taste.
Mmm… Chai tea is my favorite!
I love their Green Tea Tropica! Bombai Chai is a good second fav.
My favorite type of tea is green tea. It’s just the perfect way to start my day every morning – a nice transition to wakfulness. It also is a nice after lunch treat. A cup of green tea satisfies, calms, and just feels good all around. My favorite Mighty Leaf is Bombay Chai – just the right blend of spices and a wonderful fragrance.
For straight black, I’m digging a house Darjeeling.
For flavored, it’s probably ML’s Bombay Chai. At least for right now…
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My first love will always be Japanese green tea — sencha and genmaicha — followed closely by peppermint tea, which I enjoy every evening. I really want to try the Mighty Leaf Chocolate Mint Truffle though!
I love chai & roobios…and apple cider flavored tea
Chai is definitely at the top of my list, in both bag and latte form
My favorite tea is good old fashioned Earl Gray. With a little honey, it is very warm and comforting. I would love to try some Mighty Leaf tea!
My favorite tea is fruit-flavored white tea. I would love to try Might Leaf!
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Our house tea for many years has been Twinings Black Current. There was a horrible period a few years back when I couldn’t find it any where. They must have gotten complaints and now it’s no problem.
So enter me in your Mighty, Mighty Tea Giveaway to expand my tea experience!
I love any kind of tea. I drink tea all day!!
i’m obsessed with the Cinnamon Rooibis tea at Caribou coffee. it is so good! i also have been enjoying chai lately, made with coconut milk. such a great combo.
I love a good mint green tea.
My favourite tea is Chai!
my favorite flavor has to be white peach tea. i also like the breakfast teas or red that i can add cream or sugar to for a milk tea.
I usually don’t like tea…but a few weeks ago, Bombay Chai from Mighty Leaf was the exception to that rule! I loved all the spices.
Sleepytime…on a cool winter night with a slice of pumpkin pie…great way to prepare for an evening’s hibernation
I love a good English or Irish Breakfast Tea. In the wintertime I savor spicy chai tea – I love waiting for the tea to steep and then adding milk and honey – delicious!
At the moment, I’m loving any type of apple-cinnamon spice tea. I think it’s the season.
Also, I love you. The end.
Ooh, I’ve always wanted to try Mighty Leaf tea! My favorite kind of teas are oolong and green, but I also love jasmine and any fruity teas.
Oh I fell in love with Mightyleaf Bombay Chai last winter. It’s so good with milk and honey!
I really like Chai tea. But I often look for decaf varieties because I like to drink hot tea at night. So I’d love to try Mighty Mighty’s decaf Earl Grey.
Right now my favorite tea is Mighty Leafs Vanilla black. sooooo good.
Favorites are chai and peppermint. Could go for some now, I’m sick.
Get well soon!
I need to try the chocolate mint truffle! Sounds soooo good.
my favorite is jasmine. LOVE!
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