This post has been sponsored by Twinings of London in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own.
I’ve spent the last six years traveling all over the world, backpacker style. Backpacking by definition, means literally everything I own has to fit in a backpack, and I made the decision to purchase a 38 Liter carry on backpack back in 2012 so it’s not even that big of a bag.
Needless to say I’ve been living a seriously minimalist lifestyle for years.
I’ve traveled to over 50 countries, and have been to almost every continent (sans Antarctica), all the while only having 20 pounds of belongings with me (I’m talking one pair of pants, one jacket, a few shirts people!). While I would love to have a full wardrobe of clothes with me, once you realize you have to carry everything on your back at all times, you immediately change your tune.
But you know what?
It’s been liberating to live this minimalist lifestyle. I have spent close to zero dollars in the last few years on clothes, jewelry, housewares, random clutter, etc. What I have seriously indulged in is experiences and food. These are two categories that mean more to me than anything, and by minimizing my purchases in all the other categories to the bare minimum, I’ve been able to spend more on the things that make me the most happy.
Naturally, I always save a little bit of room in my backpack for my dining favorites – namely, salt, spices and tea. Basic cooking ingredients I can buy on the go, as well as prepare meals as needed, but I always have to have salt, a few key spices, and tea with me. I do not want to be caught off guard without those. When I’m traveling in a cold destination my carefully stashed away tea bags save me from cold bitter mornings. Meanwhile, even in summer spots, a warm cup of tea is the perfect start and end to my day.
Currently in my bag I’m traveling with the+ Twinings of London herbal tea, specifically the Berry Fusion blend. Herbal teas are my favorite because they are caffeine free so I can enjoy them both in the mornings and evenings!
Some fun facts; Twinings of London has been around since 1706, when Thomas Twining opened the House of Twinings in London with the vision to sell only the finest teas, herbs and infusions. The teas start with the finest ingredients sourced from all over the world. There are nine Twinings master blenders who travel the world to find only the best teas, spices, herbs and fruit infusions available. If there’s a job opening in that department I know I’m qualified based on the sheer volume I’ve drank.
The latest Twinings herbal blends include Buttermint, Lemon Delight and Berry Fusion. If you’re looking for some different herbal blends there is a range of 17 to choose from.
On a recent trip to the Canary Islands I fully enjoyed long mornings seated on my sea view hotel balcony gazing out at the unobstructed ocean view with a steaming cup of Twinings tea and my kindle.
While it’s easy to get caught up in a constant cycle of never ending shopping sprees, I find it a lot more fulfilling to spend that same money on experiences instead, which I’ve been able to enjoy all over the world on a budget.
With a cup full of tea in hand I’ve been able to start my mornings in all corners of the world, truly living my best life.
Alicia Turner says
I like to limit my coffee intake to 8 ounces per day, so I drink twinings herbal teas for the remainder of the day.
Portia Singh says
I love tea.
Kathryn Mackey says
I like green tea
Bambi Julie says
Great blog ! And I dig a lemongrass tea, fruit infused , mint ..I could keep going
susan uhlott says
I would like to try some of your teas
Angelica Dimeo says
I like earl grey tea
Karo says
Spearmint Tea
Surinder gurm says
Chai
Edye says
I like black tea!
Geena O'Banion says
My favorite tea is black tea
Cassandra M says
i drink chai tea and sleepytime tea.
Anne Scott says
I love ginger tea!
Anne Scott says
I also love any kind of Earl Grey in the mornings!
Kim says
grew up in england and my favorite is Tetley. i still buy it
susan uhlott says
I really like tea drink every evening
Gloria Walshver says
I really like peppermint tea
sarah s says
I like a number of different teas especially, herbal and red rooibos tea.
Amanda Daggett says
I love tea, and I think my favorite would have to be green tea!
Wilma P says
My favorite tea is English Breakfast. However, I like most teas with the exception of Earl Grey (I know I’m in the minority here
Love herbal teas and am looking forward to trying a couple you mention that I did not know about. Buttermint for sure.
shira s says
My favorite tea is Chai with milk.
Nora Hamlin says
Green tea is my fav
IREON WILLIAMS says
My favorite tea is iced lemon tea from lipton
Ireon Williams says
Lemon tea
Tina says
My favorite kind of tea has been decaf green tea for many years. I have just started drinking chamomile tea.
Cassandra D says
My favorite tea is red rooibos tea.
Ae Minx says
English breakfast is my favorite.. I’ve tried it in several brands and they’re all good.. I’m a black tea person, they’re always my favorite
Samantha Cornelius says
Chamomile tea is my favorite!