Make Purrfect Moments Even Cozier With Plum Deluxe Tea - Review & Giveaway

Because of the name of our blog, I've often been asked where the "mocha" comes in. Obviously we're all about cats and books, and in my opinion curling up with the two accompanied by a mug of my favorite warm beverage is the icing on the cozy cake.

I'm a coffee drinker, preferably a mocha, and I also love hot chocolate, but I've never been a fan of tea. My mom swears by her favorite green tea which I think has about as much taste as hot tap water. So needless to say when I was contacted by Plum Deluxe about trying their teas, I was hesitant. Then I realized that even though a tea review is a little different for us, it's actually a good fit for our cozy, cat-centric lifestyle. (Plus it gave me a really good way to show off my cat-related tea accoutrements!)

Hand-blended in small batches at their studio in Portland, Oregon, Plum Deluxe’s line of signature loose leaf teas will help you to slow down for a mindful moment and enjoy the luxurious feeling of a premium tea, perfect for a warm exchange with friends and family or a few quiet minutes of solitude, reflecting on the good life. All of their tea blends are organic, non-gmo, and free of chemicals and sulfites - and they support local and USA farmers wherever possible. The company is a tribute to the founder's mother who lost a brave 6-year battle with breast cancer but never forgot to enjoy “the little things” in life.

Plum Deluxe's most popular offering is their tea of the month club - for only $10/month subscribers receive 1 oz of a custom seasonally-perfect artisan loose leaf tea made just for the club. Subscribers also enjoy access to a robust and supportive private tea lover’s community, tea-inspired recipes, discounts on extra teas and supplies, and other surprises. They host member meetups throughout the year, but several members host self-organized group events year-round. It's a wonderful way to be supported and meet others in your local community, especially like-minded groups (book clubs, cat lover get-together, etc.).

I received two packets of tea: January's tea of the month club offering, A Dark Night Orange Spice Puerh, and a second of my choosing. I selected (surprise, surprise) the Raspberry Cocoa Truffle Tea. The truffle tea I found to be decadent and soothing. Chocolate and raspberry are often paired together and it really is a match made in heaven. The tea packet contains real cocoa nibs which are bits of fermented, dried, roasted and crushed cacao bean. It's chocolate that hasn't been mixed with sugar yet and is very good for you. The chocolate taste is rich enough that it's just like drinking my favorite raspberry hot chocolate...but much healthier! The orange spice tea is just as flavorful, and I love how inside the tea packet you can see actual pieces of the ingredients: cinnamon bark, orange peel, ginger root, hibiscus and rose hips. Plum Deluxe tea is packaged with such love and care.

(It wasn't until I started putting the finishing touches on this blog post that I noticed a tiny packet of Reading Nook Blend Black Tea tucked in my package as well. I haven't had a chance to try it yet but with lavender and chamomile, two of my very favorite scents, I just know it will be divine.)

We all have things that just make us feel warm and cozy inside. For me that purr-fect moment is Mudpie on my lap, a great book, and now the comforting flavors of Plum Deluxe tea have been added to make the experience even more magical.

Life is hard. Take some time each day to savor the little things that make you happy.

Giveaway: Thanks to our friends at Plum Deluxe one lucky reader is going to win their choice of two teas. To enter simply fill out the Rafflecopter below. (US entries only, please.) 

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Plum Deluxe. All opinions are our own and we never recommend a product we don’t fully believe in.