It has been a while since I have posted to the blog. Last year, I started a new job, life got busy and therefore reading and blogging took a back seat. At one point I debated giving up First Impressions Reviews altogether. However, I like my little space on the internet and decided to hang […]
Review: I think Rishi’s China Breakfast is a pretty bland tea and have a hard time distinguishing any of the tasting notes listed. I was expecting a rich, black tea. Unfortunately, it reminded me of Lipton. I tried brewing it as an iced tea as temperature can some times change the overall enjoyment. Sadly, it […]
I’ve been looking for a loose leaf breakfast tea. Due to my newly discovered love for Rishi and the fact that it is from Milwaukee, I thought I would give it a try. Upon first sip I tasted bergamot instead of dates and raisin which was more reminiscent of an Earl Grey. I’m not a […]
I ordered a sample of Rishi’s Orange Blossom Green Tea on a whim. I love fruity teas and I’m always looking for a new fix. I love the tart sweetness oranges offer and the description sounded perfect. My boyfriend and I excitedly brewed a pot that evening and we were surprised by how strong the […]
I’ve been a tea drinker since I was a kid. I have also always used tea bags. Last year I participated in Plastic Free July and learned that there is actually plastic in those tea bags I’d been consuming. I was astounded and immediately began to switch over to loose leaf tea. I am fortunate […]
Recently I have been switching from my morning cup of coffee to a cup of tea. My tea of choice has been Private Selection Pomegranate, Blueberry, & Acai Green Tea. At first, I loved the fruity tang of this tea and could drink it straight without any sweetener. However, after the fourth it began to […]
Review I received Mrs Patmore’s Pudding Tea as a gift due to my love for Matthew Crawley Downton Abbey. I wish I could say this tea lived up to my expectations but I kept asking myself where the vanilla was. I finally decided to try it with two teabags to see if that would up […]
At the end of 2018, life got in the way of my exercise routine. I’ve participated in #FitReaders hosted by by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and That’s What I’m Talking About off and on throughout the years but never with a true regularity. This year, I plan to hold myself accountable and keep my health and wellness goals. In the past, […]
Anagram Interactive provided me access to Paperless Post in exchange for an honest review. Putting a stamp on an envelope and sending a letter is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Email is fast, convenient and has become more the norm. Call me old-fashioned, but I miss that cute stationary and the personal touch […]
I’ve been a tea drinker for as long as I can remember. Recently, I learned that there are traces of plastic in teabags, and ever since, I’ve stayed away like the plague. I have started using loose tea and actually prefer it. The tea has a much stronger taste than bagged and if using a […]