Do you ever have those mornings when your body wakes you up surprisingly early? As someone who loves to sleep in, this is very rare for me. But every now and then, I’ll wake up randomly around 5:30am and decide to stay up, having the most peaceful morning with one or two cups (um, giant mugs) of black tea.

Andy, who owns the tea studio Plum Deluxe in Portland OR, recently sent me some amazing nutty Oregon breakfast black tea! I’ve enjoyed this blend for many mornings now. It’s made with all organic chemical-free ingredients – black tea, honeybush tea (grown in the United States!), orange peels, hazelnut essence, love, and gratitude. :) It is so neat to know the specific ingredients rather than just hearing a generic “black tea” label.

Aside from the tasty tea blends, I love the inspiring story behind the company. Andy started Plum Deluxe with a mission to share the lessons he learned from his mother. While battling breast cancer, she celebrated each day with meaningful moments. Whether she was traveling, having spa days, or gathering with friends for dinner parties, she found all sorts of ways to love her life in spite of her circumstances. Goodness. That truly sounds like the best way to live life.

Plum Deluxe is all about creating moments that matter. I believe that so many beautiful moments can happen over a cup of tea. A little snippet from the website:  “Plum Deluxe teas are unique in that they are handcrafted to create experiences that, for example, calm you after a tough day or provide a spark for fun conversation.” I seriously couldn’t agree more.

Visit the Plum Deluxe tea shop to learn all about their current delicious blends! If you’re a tea addict like me, you might also be interested in their Tea of the Month Club.

Thanks for letting me share my new obsession! Here’s to an inspiring week full of meaningful moments.