I found out that tea bags do not compare to fresh tea leaves.

After "passing" by Teavana in the mall for a few years; I finally took note! I actually went inside the unique shop. I tried a sample of the Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls (green tea) and Rooibos Tropica blend. I bought it. I soon returned for the Strawberry Kiwi (iced), and the very pricey Monkey Picked Oolong.

I love their must-have accessories: The Perfect Tea Maker, measuring spoon, and tins. The German Rock Cane Sugar is delish!

I just placed an order online at teavana.com for other flavors I read reviews about.

Any Teavana junkies?

How many cups of tea do you drink on average?

I stopped drinking Coke (cold turkey) in August 2007. I was consuming about 3 - 5 cans daily. I'm now turned off by high-fructose corn syrup! I'll probably have one sooner or later...just not now. Honestly, even I'm surprised that I don't miss it.