Hi I recently found your channel and am loving your Christmas vlogs. I'd really like to try some different teas, I only drink regular breakfast tea at the moment. I'd really like to see a video of your favourite teas or maybe matching teas with books.
Loving the gingerbread theme of this video. The adorable house in the Intro, Jays nice latte with minimal cream, and the yoga mug that came out of hiding from last year.
Love seeing all the teas you get and your opinions of them. My tea advent calendar had some duds in it as well but I think it’s still a good way to get outside of my comfort zone and try some things I wouldn’t normally choose.
For next year would definitely the bird and blend advent calender. The teas have all been lovely Christmassy type flavours so far. And all really tasty. ☺️
@@ciarascorner Also if it's still available and you fancy placing an order I would highly recommend the salted caramel lebkuchen and the toffee chai. I think you would really enjoy both of those. ☺️
Oh bless you and your mild disgust every time you get a bad tea 😂. Have you tried Bird & Blend? They do amazing tea calendars. Not sure if they’re completely vegan, but they’re pretty inclusive. One to explore next year? Offblak tea is great too!
Hahaha I just can’t hide it😂 and I’ve tried a couple of Bird and Blend teas and loved them! I looked at their advent calendar first but sadly it was sold out💔 but I’m going to be more prepared next year and order their one early!
Yayyy last night I didn't have time to watch this, so I opened a new tab for it so I didn't forget it and went to sleep. And now I'm about to have breakfast and opened my computer and THIS video was waiting for me and now I'm so happyyyyy :)
You reminded me of a tweet I always think of when I hear about chamomile tea (I hate it too): "thinking about camomile tea: oh yeah i love it, the calming drink. actually drinking camomile tea: the hot hay water has not relaxed me"
hahaha it is a risky game! I do drink at least 5 cups of tea a day so I just have to remind myself that even if I have a not so good one in the calendar, I still have like 4 or 5 other cups of tea to enjoy!
Is porridge in your country normally a winter thing? :) In Germany it's nothing a lot of people eat on a regular base, but because of some trends the last years people like to make some refreshing porridge bowls with fruits in summer. I also eat porridge in winter tho...^^
Yeah, I had a good few years where I ate porridge every single morning and then I think I overdid it ahaha so I took a summer porridge break and now it's making a comeback!
omg i loved your milk with spices tip, definitely going to try to do that because mine used to get grainy every time, thanks for that 💖 love from brazil
I love watching your vlogs because you honestly make the small moments in life seem more special. You also introduced me to milky earl grey tea, I am now a earl grey connoisseur , lol :)
If you love strong tasty teas you should try the damman frères ones they have lots of Christmas flavours and also some like carrot cake and pecan pies...
I love your vlogs. They are so relaxing and I look forward to seeing the teas each day too! That is a gorgeous moose and evergreen tree jumper. Where did you get it?
Your mug collection is fantastic. Also the Christmas top with the burgandy trimming is beautiful, is it recently purchased as I would love to get it? Xx
I'm definitely a coffee person, I really need my cup of coffee in the morning :D But I like tea, too, especially in the autumn and winter time. I only tend to use milk in my earl grey tea (which is not my favourite type of tea), I prefer drinking tea without milk and with a little bit of sugar or honey. With coffee, I don't use sugar or honey :D Oatmilk in the coffee is so good! I'm not a vegan but the normal cow milk in the coffee doesn't taste that good anymore because I use oatmilk.
I love earl grey! I have 97 chapters and 771 in a Breath of Snow & Ashes, it’s starting to get action- packed‼️ Last but not on Wednesday night I started reading Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin, so far it’s sweet, magical, and funny‼️
A detox tea for Christmas well that’s great. Ngl I’m annoyed by that. It’s supposed to be a time where people don’t worry about that sort of thing. It sucks. But oh well. Loved this vlog! I look forward to your uploads and actually set reminders I’m that sad. But I just find them so cosy and enjoyable. Thank you!! xx
@@ciarascorner omg yes! Let’s start a petition. I don’t think there’s actually any proof of any food or drink that actually speeds up detoxing or at least very little. Ugh bloody diet culture. Very slowing I think people or at least hope more people are starting to realise it’s all advertising. Loved the vlog though thank you!!❤️
Amazing coffee skills but girl, I can never get over the fact that you use instant coffee. I thought people only used that for camping or when extremely desperate! But you live your best life just such a strange concept for me. Thanks for all the cozy Christmas vibes!
hahaha, I’m not sure where you’re based in the world, but in the U.K. most people use instant coffee ahahha, I know it’s not so great but I don’t drink coffee very often so I don’t mind😂
That's just too cute when you guys call it 'chai tea' 🤦😂😂 Chai actually is the hindi word for tea, so when you say chai tea it translates to 'tea tea'..and 'chai chai' in hindi😂😂
I have LOTS sadly nowhere is accepting them at the moment because of the pandemic! Pre-covid I never went anywhere without my keepcup but hopefully places will start taking them again soon!
Yeah, it’s a real shame:( I think it’s to avoid cross contamination or something like that! One independent place still takes keep cups but the chains sadly don’t! And thank you!💕
IDK what you are on about Pret not doing chai lattes for the festive season. I think the one you went to were spinning you a line as I have a subscription and have one every day>It's a standard year round menu item. Perhaps they had run out of the ingredients which is fair enough then say that don't lie to your customers.Also if you want tea thats just regular then dont get an advent calendar as most of those will contain fruity or herbal teas. I did get one that was not very herbal or fruity centered from the English Tea Shop but I misplaced it so havent tried any yet
Ahh that’s odd - must have just been the one I went to! But glad they haven’t been fully discontinued! And haha I like the surprise, even if every day isn’t my favourite I enjoy trying them and seeing what they’re all like!
Hi I recently found your channel and am loving your Christmas vlogs. I'd really like to try some different teas, I only drink regular breakfast tea at the moment. I'd really like to see a video of your favourite teas or maybe matching teas with books.
I’d LOVE to make more tea videos! But in the meantime, I’d recommend trying an Earl Grey!
Loving the gingerbread theme of this video. The adorable house in the Intro, Jays nice latte with minimal cream, and the yoga mug that came out of hiding from last year.
hahah oh yeah this was a very gingerbread themed video!!
Love seeing all the teas you get and your opinions of them. My tea advent calendar had some duds in it as well but I think it’s still a good way to get outside of my comfort zone and try some things I wouldn’t normally choose.
Glad you're enjoying my reviews! Even though I haven't loved them all, I am really loving trying out new teas that I wouldn't normally buy!
For next year would definitely the bird and blend advent calender. The teas have all been lovely Christmassy type flavours so far. And all really tasty. ☺️
I wanted the bird and blend one but sadly was sold out by the time I ordered💔 will definitely be more prepared and order early next year!! 🥰
@@ciarascorner Have to admit I pre-ordered as soon as I could. But I am a bit obsessed with B&B. ☺️
@@ciarascorner Also if it's still available and you fancy placing an order I would highly recommend the salted caramel lebkuchen and the toffee chai. I think you would really enjoy both of those. ☺️
Oh bless you and your mild disgust every time you get a bad tea 😂. Have you tried Bird & Blend? They do amazing tea calendars. Not sure if they’re completely vegan, but they’re pretty inclusive. One to explore next year? Offblak tea is great too!
Hahaha I just can’t hide it😂 and I’ve tried a couple of Bird and Blend teas and loved them! I looked at their advent calendar first but sadly it was sold out💔 but I’m going to be more prepared next year and order their one early!
I’ve just started watching this vlog but I gotta say: the Christmas intro is too cute😭
aww thank you so much!
Yayyy last night I didn't have time to watch this, so I opened a new tab for it so I didn't forget it and went to sleep. And now I'm about to have breakfast and opened my computer and THIS video was waiting for me and now I'm so happyyyyy :)
aww thanks Sofia - hope you enjoyed!
You two are so cute together! He makes you smile bigger and brighter
Aww thank you!🥰
You reminded me of a tweet I always think of when I hear about chamomile tea (I hate it too): "thinking about camomile tea: oh yeah i love it, the calming drink. actually drinking camomile tea: the hot hay water has not relaxed me"
Have never related to a comment more - hot hay water is exactly right hahah
I admire your courage to do this ADVENTURE calendar 😂 I would never risk to mess up with my most important first thing in the morning drink!
hahaha it is a risky game! I do drink at least 5 cups of tea a day so I just have to remind myself that even if I have a not so good one in the calendar, I still have like 4 or 5 other cups of tea to enjoy!
Porridge is a definite must in winter! But I love porridge and have it all year round!
Is porridge in your country normally a winter thing? :) In Germany it's nothing a lot of people eat on a regular base, but because of some trends the last years people like to make some refreshing porridge bowls with fruits in summer. I also eat porridge in winter tho...^^
Yeah, I had a good few years where I ate porridge every single morning and then I think I overdid it ahaha so I took a summer porridge break and now it's making a comeback!
One of these days I'm going to recreate 1 of your yummy looking drink creations🤤
oooh I hope you enjoy whichever one you decide to make!
Ahhh so happy you love the scrunchies! The Fox one looked so good on you! Thanks for showcasing them 💗
They are lovely!!!
@@monica_. thank you so much! 🤍
Aw thanks so much for sending them Charlotte - I really love them!
Another great video Ciara! I always look forward to your videos. They are so calming and a joy to watch. I can't wait for your next video!
Aw thank you so much for your kind words!
My fave song is Paul McCartney Wonderful Christmas time :)
It's mine too
That is a great one!
I was drinking earl grey with oat milk while watching this 😀🎄❄️
oooh yum!
omg i loved your milk with spices tip, definitely going to try to do that because mine used to get grainy every time, thanks for that 💖 love from brazil
Hope it works for you!!💕
the intro gave me cozy xmas vibes I loved the editing!
I love watching your vlogs because you honestly make the small moments in life seem more special. You also introduced me to milky earl grey tea, I am now a earl grey connoisseur , lol :)
aww, this is such a lovely comment! I do love trying to appreciate the little things - and yay - so glad you're enjoying the earl grey!
Hahaha i love chamomile tea before bed but they do taste like hot water
yeah ahaha!
If you love strong tasty teas you should try the damman frères ones they have lots of Christmas flavours and also some like carrot cake and pecan pies...
ooooh that sounds incredible!
The way you shaped your eyebrows... is spot-on Ciara! I'm so bad at this..🤪 Great Vlog! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Hahaha thank you - they don’t always go so well😂
I love your vlogs. They are so relaxing and I look forward to seeing the teas each day too! That is a gorgeous moose and evergreen tree jumper. Where did you get it?
Aw thank you so much! The jumper I think is from primark but we’ve had it for years and years so probably isn’t available anymore, sadly!
Good to see this confidence. Continue🚀
Thanks!
Your mug collection is fantastic. Also the Christmas top with the burgandy trimming is beautiful, is it recently purchased as I would love to get it? Xx
Aww thank you! I’m afraid that jumper has been in the wardrobe for several years so I don’t think it’s available any more!💔
I'm definitely a coffee person, I really need my cup of coffee in the morning :D But I like tea, too, especially in the autumn and winter time. I only tend to use milk in my earl grey tea (which is not my favourite type of tea), I prefer drinking tea without milk and with a little bit of sugar or honey. With coffee, I don't use sugar or honey :D Oatmilk in the coffee is so good! I'm not a vegan but the normal cow milk in the coffee doesn't taste that good anymore because I use oatmilk.
Oooh generally I always have oat milk and sugar in tea except for herbal teas! I do enjoy a coffee too!
Okay not to be dramatic but I NEED that yoga gingerbread man mug! Where did you get it from?😱😍
Hahaha it’s amazing isn’t it?! It was from Anthropologie - bought last year!
@@ciarascorner I’m going to have a look now. Thank you! xx
Oh no I don’t think they have it. I’m determined to get a cute yoga mug. Ideal perhaps a sloth yoga mug or something like that 💓
Not saying I’m better than a barista..........🤣 love it! Should add a little gingerbread man biscuit😍
ahahah just saying it how it is🤣
I love earl grey! I have 97 chapters and 771 in a Breath of Snow & Ashes, it’s starting to get action- packed‼️ Last but not on Wednesday night I started reading Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin, so far it’s sweet, magical, and funny‼️
A detox tea for Christmas well that’s great. Ngl I’m annoyed by that. It’s supposed to be a time where people don’t worry about that sort of thing. It sucks. But oh well. Loved this vlog! I look forward to your uploads and actually set reminders I’m that sad. But I just find them so cosy and enjoyable. Thank you!! xx
If I had my way, the word “detox” in relation to food and drink would be banned! It’s just so unnecessary and perpetuates such unhealthy attitudes!!
Also thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoy my videos!
@@ciarascorner omg yes! Let’s start a petition. I don’t think there’s actually any proof of any food or drink that actually speeds up detoxing or at least very little. Ugh bloody diet culture. Very slowing I think people or at least hope more people are starting to realise it’s all advertising. Loved the vlog though thank you!!❤️
Amazing coffee skills but girl, I can never get over the fact that you use instant coffee. I thought people only used that for camping or when extremely desperate! But you live your best life just such a strange concept for me. Thanks for all the cozy Christmas vibes!
hahaha, I’m not sure where you’re based in the world, but in the U.K. most people use instant coffee ahahha, I know it’s not so great but I don’t drink coffee very often so I don’t mind😂
Haha smells like hay. You're the best 😅😂
Hahaha, it really did😂😂😂
Hii from Brazil
That's just too cute when you guys call it 'chai tea' 🤦😂😂
Chai actually is the hindi word for tea, so when you say chai tea it translates to 'tea tea'..and 'chai chai' in hindi😂😂
Omg, I actually know this and try to stop myself from saying it😂 but the word tea just always slips out afterwards ahah!!
@@ciarascorner It might be because you don't speak Hindi..so when you say chai..it's not tea for you!
P.S : I don't know if that made sense 😂
i hope you'll get a sustainable and reusable coffe-cup for christmas ;)
PS: love your videos!
I have LOTS sadly nowhere is accepting them at the moment because of the pandemic! Pre-covid I never went anywhere without my keepcup but hopefully places will start taking them again soon!
@@ciarascorner oh really? :( the policy must be different in the UK then. anyway, thanks for your answer. have a lovely readathon :)
Yeah, it’s a real shame:( I think it’s to avoid cross contamination or something like that! One independent place still takes keep cups but the chains sadly don’t! And thank you!💕
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IDK what you are on about Pret not doing chai lattes for the festive season. I think the one you went to were spinning you a line as I have a subscription and have one every day>It's a standard year round menu item. Perhaps they had run out of the ingredients which is fair enough then say that don't lie to your customers.Also if you want tea thats just regular then dont get an advent calendar as most of those will contain fruity or herbal teas. I did get one that was not very herbal or fruity centered from the English Tea Shop but I misplaced it so havent tried any yet
Ahh that’s odd - must have just been the one I went to! But glad they haven’t been fully discontinued! And haha I like the surprise, even if every day isn’t my favourite I enjoy trying them and seeing what they’re all like!
Why exactly are watching you do make-up on a BOOK channel?
sorry Alex🤡 this is just a ME channel, yes I like books but this is a vlog & I also do other things🤷🏻♀️
alex watson some of these comments on this video are sarcastic and slightly harsh! All female book tubers do this, if it upsets then don’t subscribe.