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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Tea of the Day (1/21): Egyptian Chamomile

#315 Egyptian Chamomile

Relax at the end of a long, stressful day with this deep golden infusion. These specially selected flower heads come from the finest Egyptian Chamomile plants and give a floral nose and apple/honey-like sweetness. For hundreds of years, this tea has been used as a cure for insomnia.



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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tea of the Day (1/20): Temple of Heaven

The constant rotation of drying in rolling drums gives this tea its spherical form. The tight roll helps to keep this tea fresher, longer. The aroma is softer than that of the standard quality and less bitter. Second brew is less tangy and less caffeinated.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Tea of the Day (1/19): Iron Goddess of Mercy

One of the most treasured oolong teas in the world. Known for its healing powers after purging an emporer's ills, this tea is named after the Goddess of Mercy "Guan Yin." It has a golden, coppery color with a smooth body and sweet, grainy finish. The complexities of this tea are revealed upon repeated steeping.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

'Drink of the Week' Kick-Off!

To begin our 'Drink of the Week' Specials, we have chosen 'Shelly's Cocomint Green Tea Latte.' It is a delicious mix of White Chocolate, Cocomint Green Tea, Vanilla, and Steamed milk.

Tea of the Day (1/18): Cranberry Black

#222: Cranberry Black

A fresh and tangy temptation of sour cranberries and fruity, sweet raspberries blended in perfect harmony with the noble aroma of black tea.



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Friday, January 15, 2010

Tea of the Day (1/15) : Memory Aid

This is an energizing infusion to boost your brain power. Contains gingkgo leaves, mate, peppermint, Siberian ginseng root and schizandra berries.

Fun fact: The trees on the sidewalk on the north side of H & R Bloch are gingko trees. Gingko has been used for centuries to improve attention span and help with memory retention. Look for their beautifully shaped leaves in the spring!

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Drink Specials


On Monday, we will kickoff our 'Drink of the Week' drink specials. Each week, we will feature a new and exciting beverage for you to try.
Keep an eye out for our updated blog posts as well as the elevator screens.