I have to admit that I am a tea drinker and when I say ‘tea drinker’ I don’t just mean that I have a packet of black tea in the cupboard that I make a regular cup of tea with. What I mean is that I have a whole range of different teas in every flavor imaginable. This range grows from day to day whenever I find another flavor that I haven’t yet tried.

I have a drawer full of teas including green teas, white teas, red teas, black teas, teas from India, Sri Lanka, China and any other Asian country that you can think of; herbal teas, jasmine teas, oolong and chai. I actually think that if I stopped buying tea as of today I would still have enough in that drawer to last me about 10 years, and I am not kidding when I say that.

As I write this post I am drinking a cup of white tea and it is the nicest tea – very smooth and palatable. I am not into teas that have a sharp, bitter flavour.

I don’t mind using tea bags although any tea connoisseur would be most upset to hear me say that. I have to say though that you can’t beat a cup of tea that has been made in the traditional way of putting the tea leaves into a pot. The flavor is definitely enhanced by this method.

I had a friend whose parents went to Sri Lanka and visited the Dilma tea factory. He told me that the tea that falls on the floor is what is used in tea bags. In other words, you just aren’t going to get the best cup of tea with a tea bag.

Still I will continue to use tea bags as they are quick and easy and as long as it tastes good I am happy.

Now here’s a gift for all those coca cola loving, memorabilia fans out there, it’s an authentic  replica of a 1956 Coca-Cola Vending Machine.

And although it looks in every way, shape and form like the 1956 original, the refrigeration used is definitely modern.

Have fun dispensing either bottled or canned drinks for yourself and your friends. Although there is a free option for dispensing the drinks,  if you are a bit broke you can set the machine to coin activated vending and recoup some of the money spent filling the machine.

And you can have the machine dispense two selections of drink on hand such as full strength and diet coke or even two totally different types of drink such as sprite and coke.

The exterior is made from durable stainless steel that has a commercial quality, high gloss powder coating in red and white. The interior components are made from durable chrome plated zinc cast metal.

The 1956 coca cola vending machine holds up to 64 12 ounce cans or 323 12 ounce bottles and you can adjustthe temperature to between 36°F and 63°F

And do you want to know another great thing about this vending machine!  You need less than 2 square feet of floor space, so it can be tucked away nicely in the gaming room, family room or outdoor entertaining area.

There are two removable rear dolly wheels which make it easy to move around if necessary.

The coca cola vending machine measures 56″ in height, 16″  in width and 24″ in depth.

Easter is drawing near and so is Mothers Day so it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to get mom.

This beautiful non-chocolate gift basket is full of lovely fragrant candles, and oil and a burner.

Not all mom’s like or can eat chocolate, maybe she is watching her waistline and doesn’t really need a chocolate fix. So this is a safe  and beautiful alternative.

I know I am probably a little biased in the choice of this gift basket, because I love candles, aromatherapy oils and I have a rather large assortment of gorgeous burners.

Everyone who visits remarks on how fragrant and welcoming my home is.

The pink basket contains:

• 2 strawberry cream votive candles
• 2 2×3 chocolate cream pillar candles
• 2 2×4 strawberry cream pillar candles
• 4 unscented tealight candles
• 1 oz. strawberry cream scented fragrance oil
• ceramic oil warmer

You will find an exceptional range of gift baskets at Amazon.com

If you are looking for a great gift for the Stargate fan in your household why not consider the Stargate
SG1 Board Game.

The game is recommended for ages 10 years and over and it can be played by 2 to 6 players who endeavour to explore and dominate the galaxy while controlling their teams and fleets of Goa’uld, Asgard and Earth starships.

Using the Stargate cards that are included in the game, you have the power to transport your Stargate SG-1 teams all over the galaxy using your starships and network of stargates.

Deploy your combat units through stargates, on starships and on other star systems. Send nuclear weapons through stargates ,close stargates with an Iris to destroy the enemy and use your SG teams to capture star systems.

Send your teams and starships through wormholes to attack enemy starships while guarding your own star system with remaining combat units.

You can check out this great game out on Amazon.com

Arai RX-7 Corsair Colin Edwards Replica Helmet

As all motorcyle riders know, your head is the most vulnerable part of your body and it needs proper protection when you are out and about on your motorbike.

And sure you can just pick up a cheap helmet but is it going to give you the protection and the comfort of a helmet that has been designed specifically to provide protection, comfort and of course – style.

Arai Motorcycle helmets are made to provide protection and style. The Arai helmets are almost 100% handmade and each is signed by the craftsman who has constructed it.

You know when you buy an Arai Helmet that you are getting a product that is manufactured by a firm that has been making motorcycle helmets for over 65 years, from the time when Me Hirotake Arai started making helmets. This family tradition has been carried on by his son and grandson.

The Arai company take pride in their product and you can be sure that when you purchase an Arai motorcycle helmet you are buying quality and style and a helmet that is specifically crafted for safety and comfort.

There are a number of varying styles and finishes  available and each helmet really stands out from the rest of those available on the market because of its great design.

Arai introduced the Vector Helmet range this year which is a new and improved version of the Astral Series that Arai introduced a few years ago.

Arai Vector Helmets such as the Vector Shogun Helmetshown,  have a removable liner and unique molded lines running front to back along the lower shell so that this range of helmets has a different look to other Arai helmets.

The shell of the Vector Helmets are constructed in Arai’s exclusive CLC (Complex laminate construction) giving the range a finish that is both strong and lightweight.

The “Organic Shell Shape,” allows the helmet to cut cleanly through the wind so that buffeting is reduced and the helmet is more “still” in turbulence than some of the  older models.

The Vector has slim, sleek SAJ face shield side pods and a new breath guard design that does a better job of directing fresh air to the inside surface of the shield while at the same time directing hot breath down and away from the inside surface of the shield.

So if you are in the market for a new motorcycle helmet, you should try the new Vector Range of Arai Helmets. Arai have gone a long way to ensure that the Vector helmets are comfortable and stylish.

Just imagine touring the countryside on your own or with your mates.

It’s a great sensation being out and about on your motorcycle. But as with all enjoyable occupations, consideration has to be given to the safety aspects and bike riding is no exception.

This is where SHOEI motorcycle helmets come into play. These helmets are engineered with safety and comfort in mind for the wearer.

SHOEI have 40 years of experience in making motor cycle helmets so they know just what is required to manufacture helmets to high standards.

But they haven’t forgotten style. SHOEI motorcycle helmets are designed in a variety of styles and colors to suit any taste.

So next time you are out and about on your motorcycle you know you not only look good but you are wearing a product that will give excellent protection, when you are wearing your SHOEI motorcycle helmet.

Some of the features of a Shoei Motorcycle Helmet:

• an aerodynamic Shell Design,
• Hyper Dual-Liner II Ventilation System.
• lightweight
• have an Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) Anti-Fog System,
• 3D Full Support Interior,
• type 3 Standard Chin-Strap
• Clip CX-1 V Shield and Lock System
• Scratch-resistant coating
• 100% protection from harmful UV A &B rays

Standards: DOT 218, Snell-M2000
Construction: AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) materials
Weight: 3.2 lbs /1450 grams (approx.)

To find out more about the Shoei RF-1000 Diabolic Zero Helmet pictured above and about the other helmets in the great range of Shoei Motorcycle Helmets visit:  The Motorcycle Superstore and Amazon.com