There is nothing high tech about tea. In fact, it is one of the oldest drinks in the world. A popular Chinese legend tells that Shen Nong, the 2nd Emperor of China invented tea abound 2737 BC when a few tea leaves were blown into his bowl of hot water.

With tea being that old, it is hard to imagine that we have just recently discovered a way to make it better, but that is what I found with the flavored teas that are available today.I am not sure if they use any high-tech methodology to create the wonderful flavors, but I know that these flavors were certainly not available when I was a kid.

As I have previously written in this blog, red tea has been very beneficial for my Rosacea. I drink it everyday and I find that the flavored tea that is available today gives me wonderful variety. Teavana has become my online one-stop tea shopping center. The quality of the tea is exceptional and the variety of types and flavors is great.

Here are a few of my Teavana favorites. I hope that if there are any tea lovers out there, you will also share your likes and dislikes with me.

Currently, my two favorite teas are:

• Pacific Sunrise – a wonderful blend of red tea, coconut, tart pineapple and the sweet floral taste of the tropics. It makes me feel like I am in Hawaii. I love having it how to start the day, then drink it room temperature or iced all day long. While I don’t particularly like coconut, the coconut in this tea gives it a soothing taste.
• Almond Biscotti – a black tea with almonds and cinnamon. It tastes just like an almond cookie and is great for times when I want a treat, and don’t want to reach for a donut.

If you are a tea drinker, check out Teavana and let me know how you like their tea. Or let me know who your favorite tea merchant is.