Yogi Tea Review

I like tea. I could drink tea all the time. I've been searching for a wider variety of teas, particularly those with cinnamon or apple flavors, and I found Yogi Tea. I sent away for a free sample. I received the Himalayan Apple Spice tea. Then I saw a box at Big Lots so I bought it. I tried it and loved it. It had a great taste and the aftertaste wasn't bad at all. Cinnamon was a key ingredient, but the other spices blended well. I also love the little "fortune cookie" messages on the tea bags, too.

I bought a couple more varieties, and I tried the Joint Support formula. It was okay, and I had planned to drink it every other day to see if I could feel the benefits. I purchased one for stomach ailments and indigestion, but I have not had any problems arise that I would need to drink the tea. However, I soon realized that caffeine, along with chocolate, was wreaking havoc with my system. And out of the three varieties I had purchased, two of them had caffeine. My tea consumption has been dramatically reduced, and I have three boxes of Yogi tea that now sit in my cupboards unused, one of which I would only drink if I was having stomach issues. I have not totally given up tea with caffeine or chocolate or my ultimate favorite, coffee, but when I do consume it, Yogi tea is not high on my list. I have since checked in a local store to see if other flavors were caffeine free, and they do exist, but they weren't a flavor I would drink.

I give Yogi teas  3.5 out of 5. A lot of their flavors are good, and depending on where you look, the price is fine (Big Lots and Meijer), but for those who need to stay away from caffeine, be sure to check the box first. And for those who use artificial sweetener, please be aware that some varieties have been sweetened with stevia leaf; not enough for my sweet tooth, though.

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My First Review

I have dry hair and skin. It's to the point that my skin will crack if I don't use lotion or some type of oil. When I find a product that works well, I tend to buy it in bulk. This past winter was rough. My go-to lotion failed on a regular basis. I didn't use my second go-to choice, but instead chose the very limited Suave with Shea Butter. *Note to self: Just because it has shea butter in it does not mean it will work.

Since my tried-and-true failed, I've been looking at the more expensive brands. Now, typically, my first stop would be Carol's Daughter. And then my search would end there, but the company seems to have gotten away from the wide variety they use to have. And that's okay because I have an issue now.

With my hair always parched, I needed great moisturizers, and Carol's Daughter usually delivers. I love their Tui Oil. Their Hair Balm is great too. Lisa's Elixer has an exceptionally strong smell. The Hair Milk works well on wet hair, but probably decent on chemically straightened hair, but not so well on pressed hair. I have these products in my bathroom right now. I use them a lot. Here's the problem. The packaging for Lisa's Elixer and the Tui Oil fail epically. I am actually in the market for containers to hold the oils.

It saddens me that after all this time, and I have been a fan since at least 2002, Carol's Daughter has not improved in that aspect. I like that I can drive to my nearest Macy's and find products there, but they don't have a lot of unscented products. I am okay with that, because their body moisturizers are that good. They could be my go-to lotion or part of my second phase, but of course, they would clash with my perfume.

The hair oils and balms just need a different container. I find myself having to clean the container, my sink, and the surrounding shelf after each use. It spills horrifically. Once I find other containers, this problem would be solved, but for the price, it may not be worth it. Carol's Daughter has a lot of great deals, but you have to catch them.

I give Carol's Daugher a 3.5 out of 5. Products are great, but the price and packaging detracts from a great experience. Check them out: Carol's Daughter