tea

February 25 2017

Mr. Tea Ala Moana Now Open

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Nitrogenie closed for business only in the beginning of February, but already its space has been occupied. Mr. Tea is open for business, and although the store interior does look a little Spartan, customers are exiting with drinks in hand.

I don’t know about Mr. Tea or if there are other locations, but with a name like that, I was hoping for some kind of rtheme based on the larger-than-life Mr. T who starred in Rocky and the A-Team. But no, I did not see workers sporting Mohawks or adorned with gold chains. And I doubt the marquee drink is called the “I pity the fool.”

In any case, I’m hoping this business survives in the challenging food environment of the Ewa Wing. Looks like shave ice will be finding its way in the former Magnolia kiosk.

October 1 2014

Cool Tea Names and an Oat Cake

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Starbucks latest line of teas has some cool names. We’re talking Royal English Breakfast, Passion Tango, Youthberry, and Pineapple Kona Pop.

Then there’s this Hawaii-themed oat cake. Yeah, I’ll pass on that lava rock of an oat cake, and what makes it “Hawaii” anyways?

June 19 2014

Feeling Like a Dirty Oprah?

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Sometimes the cravings are insatiable. You have to have it. You need to have it. There’s no contentment or relief until you get some, and of course, we’re talking about getting some Dirty Oprah.

Your neighborhood Starbucks can help relieve your yearning for a Dirty Oprah. Just order one. Hopefully, you’ll get an Oprah Chai with an espresso shot added. If your request is met with a come-hither look, or you get some random concoction then please, keep that to yourself. 🙂

If you’re feeling dirty in extremis, then you need the Dirty Oprah trenta-sized. You assume responsibility for what happens after tapping a trenta Dirty Oprah.

Thanks to the Twitterverse for my education of a Dirty Oprah.

May 4 2014

Let Oprah’s Words Steep Your Soul

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And let these sleeves protect your hands. Just don’t spill your Oprah Chai while trying to read these words to steep your soul.

April 30 2014

Because Oprah

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On Tuesday, I walked into Starbucks and was greeted by the likeness of the Oprah Winfrey.

Only the Oprah isn’t partnering with Starbucks for coffee, instead the Oprah has her own chai tea line with Starbucks’ Teavana. You can get the Oprah chai tea at Starbucks in either a hot or iced form.

Different sets are available for purchase to take the Oprah home with you.

Go ahead and infuse some rooibos to steep your soul.

While I haven’t yet tasted the Oprah Chai, I will because Oprah.