Teas and Matcha from Culinary Tea

Teas and Matcha from Culinary Tea

The matcha tea is definitely cooking grade. Though it does smell fresh (possibly from Japan) but the scent and color of the powder gave it away. The taste is bitter and stringy. 

The Good mood tea is definitely my favorite. It smells absolutely delightful. It smells sweet and gentle and even taste great. I chill it before drinking. The tea leaves are black and yellow.

I did not like the comfort tea because it is simply way too complicated. It is an herbal tea and I can see that there are quite a few blends in there. The taste is okay but not my cup of tea.

Professional Strength Teeth Whitening Kit

Professional Strength Teeth Whitening Kit

The teeth whitening kit came with a total of 5 5ml syringes of gel, UV light and duplex mouth tray. There are specific instruction to safely use this product 

My experience with the kit starts with the duplex mouth tray. It did not smell pleasant, in fact it smell like rubber or chemical. Yuck.

I first brushed my teeth then put some of the gel and then put on the tray. Then I held the UV light right on my tray for a few minutes as I type with one hand or just wait. After awhile you can tell a slight difference. After a few sessions I noticed my teeth got whiter. 

NeoCell Beauty Bursts Gourmet Collagen Soft Chews

NeoCell Beauty Bursts

Gourmet Collagen Soft Chews

There are total of 60 chews in the bag. It contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and hydraolyzed collagen 1&3. These are all essential to beauty the skin.

Each of the chews are individually wrapped in foils.

The chews are chewy of course. They are chocolate and mint flavored. Not overly sweet because it does not contain corn syrup :D

Instead they use rice syrup and dried cane syrup.

They do not contain soy, cheat, lactose, palm oil, starch, yeast or artificial flavors. 

Organic Turmeric Root Powder by Organic Wise

Organic Turmeric Root Powder by Organic Wise

The turmeric powder is an orange powder that you can add to your cooking. The scent is extremely potent and gingery.  If you’re vegan then turmeric powder is essential in your diet because it offers not only vitamins but also protein. 

Turmeric powder can be easily absorbed when added to fatty food so it is great in meat dishes.

Turmeric powder offers numerous nutrient that our body needs.

Including;

Antioxidant, protein, fiber, niacin, vitamin C, E, K, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc.

Benefits of turmeric powder;

Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anti inflammatory. 

Anaiti Advanced Age Defying Face Cream

Anaiti Advanced Age Defying Face Cream

The face cream comes in a 1.7 FL OZ jar.

Anaiti age defying face cream has a perfect consistency. The color of the cream is milky white and is neither too wet nor too hard. The scent is very mild and that’s what I like in any creams. No perfume is always a plus.

Cream is non-oily, non-greasy and non-irritant. Perfect and suitable for all skin types. I have sensitive skin myself so I would recommend this if you have sensitive skin.

The cream doesn’t dry out too fast if you put a good amount. Although you only need a small dab and spread it out by rubbing the cream in a circular motion. After the cream is dried it should leave your skin moisturized. 

Gourmet Living Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Gourmet Living Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

My initial thought on the vinegar was that it would be very acidic but didn’t think it would taste of alcohol as well.  The acidic level is 6% and contains cooked grapes.

The consistency is superb, thicker than most vinegar I know or had. The color is dark like soy sauce. The taste is strong and very sour with a after taste of alcohol.

I use the vinegar in my cooking such as;

Kimchi

Pork

Salad

Fish

The nutrition facts shows (per TSP);

57 calories

9.2 mg sodium,

13g Carbohydrate

11g sugar

0/2g protein

Midori Spring Ceremonial Emerald Grade Matcha

Midori Spring Ceremonial Emerald Grade Matcha

This is a can of Emerald grade ceremonial matcha. I would consider it very decent for a ceremonial grade because it smells fresh and the powder is bright green. Although it’s not a deep vivid green color.

The powder is fine and smooth. I did use a sifter to smooth out the clumps.

 A quick hand and a chasen! Whisk whisk whisk. Up and down and repeat

And Walah! Very nice foam on the top and ready for drinking.

The taste is decent not strong but mild.

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil is very delicious. The taste is very mild however you get a nutty after taste.

Virgin coconut oil has numerous benefits for our body, externally and in internally.

The oil is transparent and non greasy. It dries up quickly on skin. It is extremely moisturizing.

There is no chemical or any other ingredient.

I wouldn’t use this on my skin because digesting it would provide more benefit in my opinion.

I use a tea spoon of the oil in my tea and it makes it smell almost creamy. And yes it does smell like coconut. Virgin coconut oil can aid in digestion and help you lose weigh by detox. It is also full of that awesome nutrient our body needs; vitamin E and D. Also packed with tons of antioxident

KUKPO Stainless Steel Frother

KUKPO Stainless Steel Frother

This is a standard electric frother made of stainless steel.

It's small and compact. Easy to take apart when I store it somewhere. Light weigh.

2 AAA batteries are needed to operate it. Turns on with a push of a button on the bottom of the frother.

My experience:

The wire part shudders sometimes if you accidentally touch it or if the frother is touching the bottom of the cup.

I use it to froth my milk and it works fine. It's just that it take a while compare to my other frother. I'm assuming that battery operated frother is weaker (compare to chargeable)

The frother itself is fine. Just don't stand out.