85 Degrees Bakery Cafe in Gardena Grand Opening on November 22
South Bay folks get your sweet tooth ready because the popular 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe is coming to Gardena! The grand opening is all set for November 22. 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe originated in Taipei in 2004 and they now have over 325 branches in Taiwan. Currently in California, they have locations in West Covina, […]
Falling for Pumpkin Drinks!
Crisp air. Orange and yellow leaves falling. Chocolate candies everywhere. Ghosts, goblins and Halloween decor all around. All those mean that fall is here! Aside from all of the beautiful outdoor scenery and Halloween festivities, one of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin seasonal drinks! Indeed, tis’ the season of pumpkin spice lattes […]
Iced Green Tea Latte From Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Downtown Manhattan Beach
With summer underway, I’m hunting for beverages that will be nice for cooling off during the long, hot days under the Southern California sun. Peet’s puts in a bid with this iced green tea latte.
Taste Test: Vegetable Teas from Numi Make Sipping a Savory Occasion
In this taste test, we try a few cups from Numi’s new line of vegetable-spice-tea infusions.
Coming Soon: Lee’s Sandwiches to Bring Vietnamese Café to Torrance
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this one! If you’ve experienced Lee’s Sandwiches before, you likely share my love of their very economically priced banh mi sandwiches, fresh baked breads, and Asian inspired coffees and teas.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens New Concept Store in Manhattan Beach
Southern California’s own Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will open its newest location today in Manhattan Beach. Located on Rosecrans Ave, this new store will be the first Tea Bar concept store introduced by the chain, affectionately known as “Coffee Bean”.
Honest Tea Puts LA to the Test Again
Once again, Honest Tea has put citizens around the US to the test. Would they give a buck or two for a cold bottle of tea without someone asking them too?
LA Fails the Honest Tea Test :(
A couple weeks ago Honest Tea put LA residents to the test: buy a bottle of tea for $1 from an unmanned store. How did Angelenos fare? Read on for the results.
Honest Tea Asks: Are Angelenos Honest!?
Just how honest are your Los Angeles friends and neighbors? The folks at Honest Tea are experimenting to find out.
Truvia: An Artificial Sweetener that Keeps It Real
I’m always looking for ways to cut calories and artificial sweeteners are an easy way to do that. I’ve tried most of the big names, which we all know by their packet color: pink, blue, and yellow. Recently, I did a quick taste test with, Truvia, one of the new kids on the block.
Taste Test: An Honest Look at Honest Tea
Exactly one year ago, I took my first sip of an Honest Tea beverage. Their Agave Mate made me an instant fan. Now I’m taking another look at Honest Tea but this time I’m getting by with a little help from my friends.
Taste Test: Pomegranate Tea Party
I came across a great sale at Von’s this week. POMx Teas were on sale for buy-one-get-one-free. I figured this was a good opportunity for a taste test!
Best Super Market California Roll…Ever?
I was running errands near Nijiya Market and decided to run in for lunch. Something light is always good for running around so I grabbed a bottle of jasmine tea and a California roll. I was in for two big surprises.