22nd June, 2009: Elizabeth Banks Drinks Tea Not Coffee
Elizabeth Banks has played a wide variety of roles in her young career. From her portrayal of former first lady Laura Bush in the 2008 film W., to an evil stepmother in this year’s The Uninvited, Banks has proven she can conquer many film genres.
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Another reason Banks stands out is for her love of tea - especially in what you might call a noteworthy coffee state. Massachusetts is not only Banks’ birthplace, but also the birthplace and home of a certain unnamed “donut and coffee-dunking” chain! However, for this tea lover the choice was an easy one. And rightfully so, we say at Bigelow Tea!
Tea will even help her keep that movie star smile, unlike coffee. “I didn’t drink coffee and still don’t. I’m a tea drinker,” she says. And with her busy schedule, we’re sure Banks loves the energy she gets from tea.
If you’re looking for a little bit of stimulating caffeine, try a black tea which is the more caffeinated choice over green tea. And for more information on caffeine content in different teas, check out this previous blog from Bigelow Tea!
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15th June, 2009: Portia de Rossi: Enthusiastic but Untidy Tea Drinking Habits!
Tea Lovers come in all shapes and sizes - and routines. We all have our unique style and personal habits. It seems that Australian television star Portia de Rossi has her share of struggles when it comes to her daily tea routine.
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For Portia, the challenge stems from her tendency to leave cups of tea all over the house as she goes about her day. At Bigelow Tea, we’re wondering if this isn’t a sign of a great Tea Lover?!
“I do leave half-finished beverages everywhere,” she said. “I usually have three cups of tea going at once. I’m Australian. That’s just what we do…” Her need for a constant tea flow (and for someone to follow her around all day to pick up cups!) is something we can relate to here. Maybe our Citrine Teacups can at least serve as a bit more décor while lying around.
Citrine Teacup and Saucer set of 4
Or perhaps with her prodigious tea drinking, we could suggest the Bigelow Tea Classic Tea Chest, so that Portia will never run out of tea as she leaves her cups all around her house! In any event we love the enthusiasm, and applaud her choice of beverage!
Portia de Rossi currently stars in the new comedy Better Off Ted.
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8th June, 2009: Jennifer Aniston Sips Tea On Set
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Jennifer Aniston has been winning audiences’ hearts from the small screen to the silver screen since she starred in Friends over a decade ago. Aniston certainly has come a long way from those days as Friend Rachel Green, and has since starred in several blockbuster movie hits.
The recently-turned 40-year-old maintains a super-svelte physique through a super healthy lifestyle. One way she helps maintain her fit physique is with tea.
While filming The Baster, due out in 2010, Aniston was spotted sipping iced tea on the New York City set. With the summer heat on its way, we’re sure that iced tea will be in high demand by more than just movie stars.
She doesn’t just drink tea on set. She has also been known to go on tea dates with former flame, Vince Vaughn. This is one tea-drinking celebrity we’ll all be seeing a lot more of! Catch her in her most recent film Management, which came out in May.
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1st June, 2009: Amy Poehler Bonds with Her Mom Over Tea
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A new mom herself, how does Amy Poehler bond with her mother? Over tea of course!
As we wrote about just recently for Mother’s Day, tea is a great way to celebrate mom any time of year.
In the May issue of InStyle Magazine Poehler reminisces some of her favorite times with mom, Eileen. “Some of my best memories are having a simple cup of tea with my mom,” Amy said. Although, for this talented funny girl, the story wouldn’t be complete without a little comic Poehler twist. When asked to list the Poehler family’s criteria for the perfect cup of tea, she mentioned that it included placing the kettle on high heat until it boiled and whistled, then forgetting about it and getting in the shower with someone yelling, “Somebody get the kettle!”
Our favorite item on the perfect cup of tea list? “Stir in love, family and good conversation. Enjoy!” We hope that Amy will continue on her own traditions of tea as she expands her own family!
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26th May, 2009: Lady GaGa’s Tea Set: Don’t Leave Home Without it!
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What is Lady GaGa thinking about while doing press for her chart-topping album, The Fame? Why, tea of course! The 22-year-old pop singing sensation was most recently in the news for a tea-related incident. Lady GaGa travels to all of her concerts and press conferences with her own personal tea set. When she recently left it behind at a restaurant in London, she paid a cab driver to go back and get it for her.
Why does she always have a tea set on hand? Can Bigelow Tea help? “I always have a whole tea set [because] it really relaxes me,” she admits. Her reps say that she likes to fill her cup with a ginger tea. Fellow singer Joss Stone has been known to drink a similar concoction.
With hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face,” Lady GaGa is no stranger to fame. Born in Yonkers, New York as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady GaGa started behind-the-scenes as a songwriter for groups like The Pussycat Dolls and New Kids on the Block. Now a celebrity in her own right, the one thing that has definitely not changed for this young artist is her love of tea!
“Listen, I love tea so much. When I have tea, I feel like I can think clearly and I give a real intelligent interview… I must have tea five times a day,” she said. With all that wear-and-tear and travel, she may want to pack a backup tea cup set… maybe our Secret Garden Tea Set?
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18th May, 2009: Emily Blunt Swaps Cheeseburgers for Green Tea
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By looking at her trim frame, cheeseburgers are the last thing you would expect to be a staple of Emily Blunt’s diet. However, the 26-year-old actress admits to preferring more decadent comfort foods.
Most notably of The Devil Wears Prada, Blunt’s latest professional endeavor is in the new dark comedy, Sunshine Cleaning. On a more personal note, she is working on modifying her love for cheeseburgers, and drinking more green tea. Bigelow Tea to the rescue!
When she was asked about her newfound interest in tea, she replied, “I’m on a health kick! I’m drawn to cheeseburgers, so I’ve got to just try and keep it on an even keel.” Green tea is a delicious and nutritious part of any diet and not just as a delicious break to your day! It’s also great in recipes too, like our Poached Tilapia with Bigelow’s Green Tea with Lemon Butter Sauce. Yum!
Green tea not only burns fat and boosts your metabolism rate naturally, but has many other health benefits. To learn about more, check out some of our past blog posts from Bigelow Tea.
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15th May, 2009: The First Flush FesTEAval Tomorrow at Bigelow Tea’s Unique Charleston Tea Plantation!
The Charleston Tea Plantation and The Bridge at 105.5 are proud to host one of Charleston’s premier events tomorrow. Tea lovers from all over are gathering at The Charleston Tea Plantation tomorrow on Wadmalaw Island from 10:00am to 5:00pm for our third annual “FesTEAval”. The First Flush FesTEAval is a unique and fun experience that celebrates the first harvest of America’s only tea garden!
Tomorrow the FesTEAval will be featuring local artists from the Folly Beach Artist Guild, lots of tasty foods, games for the kids and plenty of live music — including headline act Shawn Mullins. Also rocking the First Flush Stage will be Alternate Routes, hailed by Performing Songwriters as having “an unfailing melodic and soulful touch,” and you’ll want to catch Charleston’s own Jay Clifford, who has toured the world showing off his soulful voice. Rounding out the day’s lineup is Virginia’s own Sons of Bill, bringing their love of music to Wadmalaw Island and the FesTEAval.
The Charleston Tea Plantation invites you to bring the whole family to tomorrow’s event and join Bigelow Tea in celebrating the start of American Classic tea’s harvest season! Take part in this singular experience, and yes, you can enjoy all of the American Classic Iced Tea that you care to drink!
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27th April, 2009: Sarah McLachlan Drinks Chai
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Who couldn’t use a little escape every once in a while? Even if it is just in your mind! Sit back, close your eyes and imagine yourself admiring the beauty of the Taj Mahal or shopping in the markets of New Delhi. Need some extra-sensory help to take you there? Bigelow Tea Chai will definitely help! Our delicious Vanilla Chai, Spiced Chai, or Green Tea Chai can give your taste buds that extra jolt they need to propel you into your Indian vacation reverie.
Songstress Sarah McLachlan and her husband, Ash, love the sweet taste of chai as well. Looking to learn more about chai tea and its Indian roots? Check out our Chai — The Spice of India book, which has 22 recipes and stories of the Chai experience from India and beyond. There are so many possibilities like a Spicy Apple Chai or Chocolate Chai. Or to turn a sweet treat into an adult beverage, try our Chai Mar-Tea-ni!
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20th April, 2009: Jessica Alba’s Baby Shower and Tea Party at the Ever After Tea House
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Last June, Jessica Alba gave birth to a baby girl, Honor Marie Warren. However, before she arrived, Alba celebrated with tea and some close friends! We’ve mentioned tea party bridal showers during National Wedding Month and it looks like that trend carried over into baby showers, too! Jessica’s was held at the Ever After Tea House. With the help of some famous friends, Alba enjoyed iced tea, chocolate-dipped strawberries and skewers of tiger shrimp.
Interested in throwing a baby shower tea party? While not everyone is able to afford gift bags as elaborate as Jessica’s, which were recyclable totes full of high-end goodies, you can still be sure that your guests are satisfied with our delicious tea options and recipes! Since spring is here, you could start off with some of Bigelow Tea’s delicious iced teas. For the moms-to-be, we even offer Perfect Peach® Herbal Iced Tea and stimulating Red Raspberry™ Herbal Iced Tea, always caffeine-free. For some meal and tea drink ideas check out these delicious recipes. The Spinach Salad Spectacular with Raspberry Vinaigrette is a wonderful light meal for the upcoming summer months!
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13th April, 2009: Victoria Beckham Drinks Tea!
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How does a Spice Girl make it through an 11-hour flight? By drinking tea, of course!
On a recent flight from Los Angeles to London, Victoria Beckham opted for an all-liquid menu. Forget about first class food or champagne, nothing could replace her peppermint tea. Maybe the key to looking “posh” is drinking some of Bigelow’s refreshing Peppermint Herbal Tea. Posh isn’t the only celeb drinking peppermint tea. Check out past entries in our “Celebri-Tea” Interviews, as well as Joss Stone Sipping Super-Spiced Tea, to learn more about which celebs love their mint!
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