Chai or die.

The other day when I was walking around my local health food aisle (my city isn't alternative enough for an actual store), I found some chai tea mix on sale. I used to love Oregon Chai, before I developed my food allergies, and this looked somewhat similar, so I put it in my hand basket and brought it home to try. Yesterday I mixed it with some vanilla rice milk, and poured it over ice. Expecting Oregon Chai, followed by sipping sour cinnamon, are two very different tastes, unfortunately. No wonder it was on sale. I left it in the fridge for Christopher to drink, because he'll consume anything if given the opportunity. And sure enough, when he stepped into the kitchen, he accepted the challenge.

This morning I'm awake after only 4 (-ish) hours of sleep, which I can only blame my unborn and still undecided gender of a kicker baby. I'd really like a big yummy glass of Oregon Chai, the way my dad and I used to drink it, but sadly, that's not in the cards for this Mama. And right now, boiling water and adding a tea bag just isn't the same.

Whats your favorite kind of chai?

-"Hand Knitted Tea Cozy - Turquoise", by knitwit, $42.00.

-"mug cosy tea coffee cup cozy warmer knitted", by pinkpetaldesigns, $6.00.