As you may know, this has  been a challenging year for my family. My husband was out-of-work for a long time, he had hip replacement surgery and well...I could go on...but I won't...

Thank G-d things have recently started to change for the better :) 

But during the difficult times of the last few months, I rediscovered one simple thing that always energizes me and helps to lift my mood.  Believe it or not, it is Jasmine Pearl Tea . It is a loose leaf tea that looks like this:

It's not that I get a caffeine rush from this tea, I don't. There's very little caffeine it in it and this tea lifts my mood in a way that other caffeinated drinks never have. It makes me feel...almost euphoric. Really! I can't say that it will work for everyone this way, but it certainly works for me.

You don't need any special equiptment to brew it.  I put some of the balls in mug and pour hot water over them (just below the boiling point. If it boils, it will kill the delicate floral flavor.)  The leaves unfurl and sink to the bottom. When I'm done with the cup I refill it with hot water several times before discarding the leaves.

If you'd like to try some you can find it in a local tea specialty store or I recommend ordering online at adiago teas. Just click the button below.  Let me know how you like it and happy brewing!