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Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The Cheap Gourmet has partnered with SBS Teas to help support the cause. Throughout the month of October, SBS Teas will be donating 10% of all “Teas for a Cause” sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

SBS Teas is a small woman-owned business located in Raleigh, NC. This eco-friendly business sells organic products, uses recycled packaging and doesn’t engage in animal testing. The product line includes tea, coffee, gourmet cocoa, instant chai, mouth-watering, wipe-the-drool-off-your-face desserts and a wide variety of coffee and tea accessories.

One of my favorite Teas for a Cause blend is “Remembering Betty.” My mother-in-law, Betty, lost her battle to breast cancer in November 1999. Whenever I sip this tea, I toast my cup in the air and send my love to the heavens. Remembering Betty is a special blend of green tea and rosebuds. It is symbolic of the loving, caring, friendship and tenderness in the fight against breast cancer.

“Hope for Tomorrow” is another SBS Teas specialty. A lovely combination of green tea, ginger and orange pieces, Hope for Tomorrow offers a refreshing flavor and a calming affect. This tea blend goes well with shortbread cookies, lady fingers, watercress sandwiches and other light foods.

“Sisters Secrets” is a robust and invigorating blend of Wulong tea and raspberries. Also known as Oolong tea, Wulong possesses qualities of both black and green teas. It presents the aroma of black tea and the freshness of green tea. Sisters Secret is the perfect blend for sisters, mothers, daughters and best friends.

“Tickled Pink” is a delicate green tea layered with rose petals. If you’re like me, you might be thinking rose petals?? I was hesitant to try this blend, thinking it would be too floral tasting. I was pleasantly surprised at the delicate, yet refreshing flavor. Tickled Pink is the perfect blend for afternoon gatherings with friends or sharing an evening dessert.

If you enjoy high-quality teas, do yourself a favor and check out SBS Teas. Not only will you receive deliciously delightful gourmet teas, you’ll also be helping a good cause. To learn more about SBS Teas and “Teas for a Cause” click on the banner below.

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