my "first" fresh look

i am a 'googler' - i google everything!  when i travel, try a new restaurant or a new beauty product or a food/drink, well you get the point...i like to do my research.

so i'm here to give a fresh look on what i try.  all of the 'fresh looks' here on this site are my own opinion.  i don't get paid or anything, i just want to write about what i use/try or where i travel to.

i received a TEAVANA gift card when i was in the audience at the CBS show The Talk.  i had never heard of TEAVANA or of course, had never tried it.

so, when i got home, i googled it. i also started following them on instagram and twitter, i tend to do that.  i like to see what other people have to say and i like to see what the company is talking about.

now, mind you, i'm not a big tea drinker.  i do like tea, but i would rather have flavored water or a diet coke. since the nearest location is about 25 miles from where i live, i decided to shop online.  i had $100 to spend (awesome).  when i shopped on their site, they offered free shipping for orders over $50, i received a free sample of youthberry wild orange tea for ordering over $50 and i had a promo code, so i got a further discount.  it felt like christmas to me.

i thought the items were fairly priced and i loved the website.  i went to the 'most popular' tab and started shopping.  i knew i wanted to try different teas, but i also wanted a tea maker or teapot.  i decided on the "perfect tea maker" for $19.95.   i also ordered rock sugar in a 1 lb bag for $8.50, three different flavored teas ($6.80 each for 2 oz),  an iced tea bottle set (sale price of $18.87 for 2 bottles), a white canister ($14.95) (i just like canisters), perfect tea spoon for $3.95 and paper cup filters that were about $5.

everything was package nicely and it arrived in about 8 days.  connecticut to california.

all in all, i have enjoyed the tea and products that i picked out.  the 16 oz perfect tea maker works like a charm.  i've only used it a few times so far though.  i love how the patented drain mechanism allows the tea to drain directly into your cup/mug. i do wish there were lines on the pot to measure the water.  i noticed there were complaints on the website about cleaning it, but i just get a bowl of warm, soapy water and soak the maker in it.  

i would definitely shop at TEAVANA again.