So about a month ago, maybe more, I wrote to Simpson and Vail. I had a sample of DAVIDs Cocomint Cream not expecting to like it and I fell in love. It reminded me of home and cured my constant homesickness, the coconut reminded me of putting on sunscreen before going for runs to the beach on the coast in CT where I served for a year, and the mint reminded me of my dad making me peppermint tea after hockey games in the winters when I was little. It only made sense to reach out to a local family owned company in my home state to top it off with perfection.
I sent a sample of Cocomint Cream to Cyndi at Simpson and Vail and she said they would try to come up with their version of it. They promptly sent me back their own sample of their blend and BAM…I’m obsessed. The only difference (and it’s one I love) is that SV uses unsweetened coconut while DAVIDs uses sweetened.
After telling Cyndi that this is my favorite tea I’ve ever tasted (freshest mint, smoothest flavors, light coconut aroma- would be GREAT iced), I asked her when and where I can buy it. It is now on the website but you have to search for it…type in either “jaclyn” or “cocomint” to find it. I immediately ordered a pound of it and cannot wait to drink it without having to savor each last drop because it is a limited tea.
SV, and Cyndi in particular, offered and displayed the absolute top of the line best customer service I have received in any setting. It felt like I was talking to my family about this idea. If you have never tried a Simpson and Vail tea, you will NOT be disappointed with your order (try my cocomint one!!).
And my name is in it…it’s JACLYN’S. best day of my life.
Looking at this one when I place an order with them :). Sounds good!
I love mug cakes! What recipe did you use?
Here it is Jennkay! I make it in an oversized mug I actually use as a bowl haha. It definitely wouldn’t fit in a regular mug. http://lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.ca/2012/06/peanut-butter-mug-cake.html
Thanks! I have the perfect oversized mug in mind for this recipe :)
It is my favourite mug cake by far. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the link to the mug cake! I’m gonna have to try this too! Love’s me some peanut butter :)
Have you tried Nutella mug cake? It’s been my favorite, but we will see after I make the peanut butter one! (recipe: http://livelovepasta.com/2011/05/nutella-mug-cake/)