Tea Time

When temperatures drop to the single digits, nothing restores my soul more than a hot cup of tea. I'm a little obsessed to say the least. What's not to love? Tea is filled with polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, that helps protect your body from various cancers. Not only is it good for you on the inside, tea helps fight free radicals from your skin, creating a clearer complexion. Also, enjoying a cup of tea before working out can help boost your endurance. Grab a cup to kickstart your beauty and your booty.

My favorite tea shop is Voila in Frederick, Maryland. All the teas featured on today's blog are from Voila. Voila's walls are filled top to bottom with tins containing all sorts of amazing loose teas. It's no wonder my pantry is filled with different gems from this shop. Honorable mention goes out to Teaism in Dupont. In honor of the Oscars, here are my picks for the best tea.

        And the winner is.... 

floral & fresh

Lucky Duck 

organic chamomile, organic cinnamon, organic orange peel, 

organic allspice, organic cloves, organic cardamom, 

organic ginger, organic star anise. 

fruity & aromatic 

Apricot Black

black tea, mango flakes, flavoring, marigold blossoms. 

balanced & flavorful

Exotic Fruit 

Green/Oolong Blend 

green and half-fermented tea, peach flavoring, 

freeze-dried red currant, cornflower blossoms,

and sunflower blossoms. 

 Stay warm, xoxo. 

 Anna Faz