Zhena’s Fireside Chai

10 May 2010

So, a large portion of the country seems to be in the midst of the snowpocalypse. It is cold here and there was even ice on the roads this morning where puddles remained from the rain but the sun is shining and it is a bright, 37 degrees. I should start a fire in the fireplace but that will mean going downstairs and actually doing it. Potentially risking none of the kids being willing to go outside and get wood. Being cold. Nuh-Uh.

My bedroom, where I am working right now, has a southwestern exposure with windows on the south and west walls that stream in light about this time of day. Light and … heat. This is about the time when the dog and both cats find their way to my room and find a sunbeam to sleep in. Leave that for the warmth of a real crackling fire? Umm… no. Not right now. I just switched on my hologram fireplace and am watching the dancing, albeit fake, flames.

However, whether you are sitting by a fire or not Zhena Tea Fireside Chai is a cozy way to spend the afternoon. It conjures up visions of overstuffed chintz, warm wool afghans, and leather chairs. I am quite sure that Badger from Wind in the Willows would no doubt sip Fireside Chai on any afternoon.

The tea is red. Have I mentioned how much I love the color red? I do. Love it. Adore it, even. The scent is delicate. In fact, although I loved the tea I had to use two tea bags and steep an unreasonably long time to get the intensity of flavor that I was looking for. Be warned, you may want to steep it, or double tea bags or both if you like a strong tea.

Another thing I like about Zhena Gypsy Tea is that it is Fair Trade and organic. It is a tea you can feel good about while you are basking in the warmth of the chai.

Several grocers carry Zhena Tea. I got my at my local Tom Thumb. It comes in a tall container that looks way cool on your pantry shelves…if you have the tendency to buy things because they look cool…. not that I do.