Marie Antoinette's Champagne

More info about Marie Antoinette's Champagne Tea:

This tea is a blend of black and green teas that includes mango, jasmine and rose flavors. It is a delicious tea...something everyone should try!

Tea Flavors

After much hard work and deliberation I have finally designed the first menu of flavors Top Shelf Teas has to offer. If you are interested in ordering, please contact me through the blog or Shady Gables at 573-378-2740. Hope you enjoy!

Black Teas

Cosmopolitan-If you are in the mood for a girl's night bring out this tea and let the gossip flow!

Strawberry Fields-A dreamy, creamy tea reminiscent of the classic Beatles song

Pina Coloda- Perfect for when you need a little trip to the beach

Chocolate Martini-A decadent indulgence

Creme de Menth Martini-Rich and creamy yet fresh

Moulin Rouge- The combination of spices, flowers, and fruit will remind you of the colorful costumes of the famous Can Can dancers

Oolongs

Mango Margarita-Refreshing and fun!

Formosa Oolong-A favorite among the rock stars!

(This is a picture of Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails with the Oolong tea I gave him when I recently got to meet him!)






Signature Tea

Marie Antoinette's Champagne-The combination of flavors will combine on the palate to create the flavor of Marie Antoinette's favorite beverage

Paris in a Cup

Something I love about California:

The tea room Paris in a Cup, located in downtown Orange, CA. It is one of the most unique tea rooms I have ever been to. I went there last month with my mom to celebrate our birthdays and we were treated to a yummy tea service where the different menu options are named after famous French ladies. I had the Isabelle and my mom had the Josephine, both were wonderful. Since we were celebrating our birthdays they even gave us each a souvenir bookmark to take with us.

Paris in a cup is decorated perfectly and my mom and I were surprised when the owner told us she has never been to Paris. When you are dining there you feel just like you are at a little cafe in Paris. They even serve real Parisian macarons! My favorites!

25 Things to do Before I Turn 25

I am copying this idea from my friend Courtney. I think making a list like this is a good way to accomplish some of your goals and putting it online makes you really want get them done...or at least attempt to!

1. Learn to surf

2. Play poker at a casino

3. Parasail

4. Finish reading Portrait of a Lady

5. See Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction in concert 3 times in one month. (I have to put some on here that I already have plans to complete)

6. Go to the Getty Museum

7. Attempt to purchase my own property...condo or house

8. Make an effort to call Grandma Rose and Grampy more often

9. Get a tour from Holly of the cool parts of LA

10. Write a business plan for Top Shelf Teas

11. Explore a city I have never been to before

12. Meet a celebrity or at least see one in real life

13. Read at least 3 of the books on my list of books I want to read

14. Take a wine and food pairing class

15. Keep my nails looking pretty

16. Reinstate weekly happy hours with Amanda when I return to Kansas City

17. Engage in some kind of fitness activity 4 to 5 times a week

18. Try a new recipe once a week

19. Upgrade to a semi-professional camera and learn how to use it

20. Get Amazon Associates up and running on my blog

21. Drive through a Redwood Tree

22. Hike Madonna Mountain

23. Complete my VISTA project and feel like I made a difference

24. Wear sunscreen every day

25. Order my flavors for Top Shelf Teas

Wow! Twenty five things is a lot when you start writing them down. I have a lot to do before I turn 25!

Redwood Trees

I love, love, LOVE visiting the redwood trees in Monterrey, CA. Possibly my favorite thing about California. Its hard for me to believe that something so huge is really a living plant. I could wander around these giant trees for hours...no days!

I feel like a fairy when I am in the redwood forest because they are so huge. It brings back memories of one of my favorite childhood movies, The Gnome Mobile.

I am Back!

Sorry I have not written on my blog in so long. I got busy with a visit from my friend, Courtney and then my trip to Florida where I got to see my family and my wonderful boyfriend for my birthday! Then on my return flight I got terribly sick (two z-packs worth), plus my mom was visiting and I had a training for my VISTA job. As you can see I have been very busy, but that means I will have a lot to blog about now!
I really liked what I was doing last month, but I didn't have time to blog everyday, so I decided to continue blogging about things that I love, but I am going to have a different theme every month. I decided that since I complain about California so much I will try to blog about the things that I do love about California for the month of April. Maybe it will help me to start seeing things on the positive side while I am out here.

Friday the 13th

In my family Friday the 13th is a lucky day, because it is the day my mom was born! Today her birthday falls on Friday the 13th once again. I wanted to honor her today by making her my love of the day. Happy Birthday, Mommy!