Review: Runa

I received a few different Runa products to try. I wasn't quite sure if I was going to like these drinks, because I have never heard of what they were made of, Guayusa (Gwhy-you-sa). I was too soon to judge. I ended up liking all of the products I was sent, though I liked some more than others.

The first thing I tried were the Runa Clean Energy Drinks. These were my least favorite product, but that I guess is to be expected. I'm not exactly a fan of "regular" energy drinks. Before you take my "I didn't like them" opinion to heart, let me say this. I would actually prefer drinking these over other energy drinks any day if given the chance. These have ZERO: Calories, Fat, Sodium, Carbs and Sugars. Even with all of that stuff "missing", when I drank these, they still gave me energy! I had no crash, and my stomach did not object to these drinks. Other drinks give me a stomachache. These contain Natural Caffeine, and polyphenols for focus.

"The Energy Drink for People who don't drink Energy Drinks."

The next thing I tried were the different flavors of tea. Oh man, yum. Enough said. I love tea. My favorite flavor of tea is any sort of mint tea. Runa brought it to the table with this tea... Easily one of the best mint flavored teas I have ever tried. Can you tell the mint flavor was my favorite? Not to say the others weren't great as well, but the Mint really stood out to me. Their Tea is naturally caffeinated, and has TWICE the amount of antioxidants as Green Tea. It also contains Ferulic Acid, which can help improve circulation, 15 essential Amino Acids, and Chlorogenic Acid, which helps improve Heart health, reduces high blood pressure and prevents fat accumulation... all from this wonderful plant- Guayusa.

The last product I tried was the Runa Bottle, which was a hibiscus tea. This was good, but my husband liked it more than I did. It was a little too sweet of a tea for my personal tastes.

I loved all of the Runa Products I was sent.
10/10!

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Review: Teavivre

Any one who reads my blog, knows that I love Tea. Though, until recently, I had never tried loose leaf tea. You may think I am strange, but I love loose leaf tea, because I can see what the mixture is actually made out of. I was sent a variety of different teas to try and review from Teavivre:


Premium Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea
Bi Luo Chun Green Tea
Huang Shan Mao Feng Green Tea
Premium Keemun Hao Ya Black Tea
Taiwan Oriental Beauty oolong Tea

I put these teas in tea bags specifically made for loose leaf tea, and let them steep in hot water. My favorite Tea that I was sent was the Premium Keemun Hao Ya Black Tea. It was very delicious. I love unsweetened, unflavored tea, Especially in the morning. I drank this particular tea with my brunch. All of the teas I received were very good.

These were perfect! 10/10!

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Review: Red Leaf Tea

Red Leaf Tea Review

I was very excited to be able to review a few Red Leaf Tea Products. I was sent three different varieties of Matcha to try: CaramelMatchaccino, Caramel Matcha, and Cheesecake Matcha. My favorite was the Caramel Matchaccino. The amount of different flavors that Red Leaf Tea offers is insane. They have over 100 different flavors! Including: Chocolate, Strawberry, Acai Berry, and even an Aphrodisiac flavor!

Matcha is one of the tastiest and healthiest green teas available. It is rich in antioxidants, and is a dietary supplement enhancer, which surpassed health benefits you receive from any other green tea. Matcha Tea helps with the fighting of cancer, and has a high fiber content.

Matcha Tea has many health benefits including:

·      Mood enhancement

·      Weight loss

·      Blood detoxification

·      Antioxidant richness

·      Cancer Fighting Properties

·      Disease prevention

·      Energy boosting

·      High Fiber Content

I have to say, I thought this stuff would be awful… The color is very bright, but it was delicious! I would gladly start drinking this everyday, especially after seeing the many benefits of it. It was very easy to make also. I opted to try the Hot Latte version, but you can also make a Frappe using ice and a blender. The flavor was wonderful, and not overpowering. You can taste the flavor, and the green tea, but it is not a strong taste. I could easily drink this instead of drinking coffee. I seldom drink coffee now, because it gives me a stomachache, and this tea definitely didn’t. It tastes just a good as a coffee drink, but is better for you!

I loved these Matcha drinks!

10/10!

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Review and Giveaway: Red Rose & Salada Tea

If you have read my blog for any length of time, you will know that I love reviewing Tea, because I love Tea! My perfect idea of pure relaxation is curling up in a window seat during a rainy afternoon, with a book and a mug of tea. I don’t have the pleasure of actually owning a Bay Window with a window seat, so I make due with my couch or bed, but the constants in my vision of pure bliss are always a book, and a mug of tea.

I was so excited when I received my package of Red Rose and Salada tea. I have been fighting a cold/Sinus Infection that just won’t go away. I can finally breathe out of my nose after two weeks of being stuffed up. The other night, when I just couldn’t relax, and my coughing was out of control, I thought to myself, “Hmm, I should make myself a nice hot glass of tea.” So I got out of bed, and did just that. I made the Red Rose English Breakfast Tea (Which was also my favorite out of the ones I received), I was able to drink about half a glass before my body started to relax and the warm tea had settled my cough down. Within minutes, I was asleep.

Salada Tropical Mango
Steeping

I was also sent three other bagged flavors, and two keurig flavors (But I don’t have a Keurig!). The two other Keurig flavors I had my mother take to her office at work, where there is Keurig. She said everyone LOVED the flavors! The Cinnamon Roll flavor was a huge hit!

The next flavor I tried was the Red Rose Lemon Chiffon. Let me tell you, I could drink this stuff by the gallon! So light and fresh. You are able to taste the tea, and taste the lemon-ness of it. The lemon-y flavor is hard to explain in this one; think more lemon meringue and less Fresh Lemon Fruit. Totally delicious, and also decaffeinated.

Lemon Chiffon

The Salada Purple Antioxidant Green Tea, is also good. Though this one was not my favorite, I could see why people who love blueberries would love this tea. It tastes JUST like fresh blueberries! This is a naturally decaffeinated tea, with added antioxidants.  I had my husband try this flavor, and he fell in love. He came in the house and asked if I had made Blueberry Muffins!

Salada, Antioxidant, Steeping

The last flavor I tried was the Salada Green Tea in Tropical Mango. I love citrusy fruit, smells and tastes. All of the citrus fruit, except grapefruit! Before I took a sip I smelled the tea, can I just say “YUM!” Oh, this stuff smells amazing. Not only can you smell the mangos, you can taste the mangos. I know a lot of people don’t like mango, because of the not so tasty Pine after taste.  This tea has none of that. All you taste is the Green Tea and the beautiful mangos.

I only have good things to say about Red Rose Tea and Salada Tea.

I would give these products a 10/10! Perfect Score!

Tropical Mango

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Review: Karma Wellness Water

Karma Wellness Water

I know, I know, “You don’t like water.” Well I am here to tell you, if you drink juice, Gatorade, or other water’s with vitamins in them; you have got to try Karma Wellness water! Not only do I have to give Karma Water major points for their innovative packaging, the flavors are all delicious!

The idea behind Karma Wellness’ Water design is that vitamins deteriorate in water, causing premixed vitamin drinks to lost their strength. Karma’s nutrients are stored in the cap until you release them, assuring optimal freshness and potency.

Unmixed

Karma Wellness Water  is a delicious line of natural, nutrient-enhanced water formulated for your mind, body, spirit, balance, and vitality (which happen to be the names of our 5 functional varieties)!

 The driving force behind Karma is the fact that water-soluble vitamins lose their potency while sitting in water or when they are exposed to moisture. Additionally, vitamins suffer degradation when they are subjected to UV rays, oxygen, or heat. The loss of strength is greater when the vitamin contents are spread across the full contents of bottled beverages, causing premixed vitamin drinks to lose their potency over time. This is the challenge we see with many current wellness drinks on the market.

Mixed

 With Karma, we're hoping to make a healthy decision easy. All five functional varieties contain 110 percent (or more) of the recommended daily allowances of vitamins A, B3, B5, B6, B12, D, and E, and the vitamins and nutrients are protected in a KarmaCap until the consumer is ready to drink. At that point, they just push, peel, and shake to turn water into wellness, as see in this video: http://bit.ly/Nyyrr9

 Karma’s water’s are also low calorie, and are PACKED with vitamins. They use Spring Water, are low Sodium, Gluten Free and Lactose free!

My favorite flavor that I tried was the Passionfruit Green Tea. It was so refreshing!

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