2 Hungry Birds - Sanne

I generally sleep really well. I always have, and I usually joke that it’s one of my superpowers. Because of that, I’m probably not the most obvious target audience for MoonBrew, which claims to help improve sleep quality. Still, I was curious, so when they offered me to try their MoonBrew Hot Cocoa, I said yes.

MoonBrew Hot Cocoa is a magnesium based drink designed to support better sleep. You mix the powder with warm water or milk and drink it before bed. The blend includes magnesium in easily absorbed forms, along with ingredients like L-theanine, reishi, zinc, and chamomile, all associated with relaxation and winding down.

I recommend that you only make half a cup, so you don’t drink too much liquid before bedtime and end up waking during the night to go to the bathroom. The taste is really good and reminds me of hot cocoa. I use a milk frother so the milk gets extra creamy, which makes it feel like a cozy little bedtime treat rather than a supplement.

I didn’t notice any clear change in my sleep, but that doesn’t surprise me since I already sleep very well. My parents tried MoonBrew for about a week and felt that their sleep improved. MoonBrew is meant to be taken over a longer period of time, and you can only expect results after four to six weeks, so it’s not a quick fix. I enjoyed drinking MoonBrew and I genuinely liked the flavor, so I can easily see how it could make sense for people for whom good sleep isn’t always a given.

Update: My dad has been dealing with waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep, so one evening I made him a cup of MoonBrew to see if it might help. I know their information says you can expect results after a couple of weeks, so we didn’t expect anything right away. Still, he told me the next morning that he had slept better and hadn’t woken up at his usual early hour. He felt a noticeable difference from the very first night and has been drinking it ever since and experienced clear improvements in his sleep quality. He’s officially a fan:)

MoonBrew Magnesium Sleep Aid

Curious about MoonBrew? MoonBrew is designed as a nightly ritual rather than a quick fix. It’s a magnesium based hot cocoa drink meant to be taken consistently over time, with the idea that better sleep comes from supporting the body night after night. The formula combines easily absorbed magnesium with calming ingredients like L-theanine, reishi, chamomile, and zinc, all chosen to help the body wind down before bedtime. It’s caffeine free, gently sweet, and made to feel more like a cozy cup of hot cocoa than a supplement, which makes it easy to stick with as part of an evening routine.

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I love matcha and drink it both as usucha and as a latte, so when I was offered the chance to try Kazuto Matcha, I was immediately on board.

Kazuto Matcha is a Japanese matcha brand, and their matcha is made from first harvest tea leaves. That’s something you can both see and taste. The color is a deep, clear green, and the powder is incredibly fine and silky. It’s stone ground, and you can really tell when you whisk it. No clumps, no stubborn powder that refuses to dissolve. Just a smooth, even matcha with a beautiful layer of foam on top.

The flavor is mild and rounded with a natural sweetness, and without the bitterness that often takes over in lower quality matcha. There are also subtle cocoa notes that add depth to the classic matcha taste. As usucha, it’s especially good. Soft, balanced, and very easy to drink, even if you usually find matcha a bit too intense.

That said, Kazuto Matcha also works extremely well in a matcha latte. The flavor comes through the milk nicely, and the bright green color makes for a really appealing drink. I’ve tried plenty of matcha powders that either turn bitter or completely lose their character once milk is added, but Kazuto holds up. My matcha latte with Kazuto Matcha is honestly better than many of the ones I’ve been served at cafes.

The matcha is grown in Shizuoka using a special single stem cultivation method, which results in more umami, a more vibrant green color, and higher nutritional value. It’s USDA Organic certified and produced with a lot of respect for both nature and craftsmanship. All in all, a really solid ceremonial grade matcha that I can easily recommend.

Recipe: The perfect matcha latte

Kazuto Imperial Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder

$37.00

I recently discovered this matcha and it is hands down among the very best I’ve tried. The quality really shows from the first sip. It’s incredibly smooth, clean tasting, and completely free of bitterness, which makes it perfect for a frothy usucha, but it also works beautifully in lattes and iced matcha drinks. If you’re picky about your matcha and like it pure, vibrant, and well balanced, this one is absolutely worth trying.

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04/07/2026 06:02 am GMT

Yaupon Holly might sound like a new trend, but it’s anything but. It’s one of the very few plants native to North America that naturally contains caffeine, and it was brewed long before coffee and imported teas became part of daily life. Indigenous tribes in the southeastern United States drank Yaupon as the black drink, reserved for important gatherings rather than everyday sipping.

What we love about Yaupon is how easy it is to drink. The flavor is mild and aromatic, with a soft, rounded character and no bitterness. Since Yaupon contains no tannins, it doesn’t turn sharp or unpleasant if you forget about it for a while. We’ve both left the tea bag sitting in the mug for far longer than intended while working, and it still tastes exactly the way it should.

Yaupon Brothers make several different blends, and honestly, they’re all good. Our personal favorite is the lavender coconut. It’s subtle, calming, and well balanced, without leaning too floral or sweet. One of us brought it along on a trip to Bali, where it became a go to post yoga drink, especially iced. And that’s where Yaupon really shines. Cold brewed or poured over ice, it stays clear, clean tasting, and refreshing, even in the heat.

It was Tina who first found Yaupon Holly and Yaupon Brothers, and later Sanne had the chance to visit their production site in Florida. The people behind the brand are genuinely kind and deeply committed to what they’re doing. It’s the kind of company you feel good about supporting.

Yaupon Brothers Variety 3 Pack

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If you’re new to Yaupon or just can’t decide where to start, this 3 pack is a really smart option. It includes their three best selling blends, so you get to try American Green, Fire Roasted, and Lavender Coconut side by side and figure out what you like best. We like this set because it shows how versatile Yaupon can be, from clean and grassy to deeper and roasted, all the way to the softer, more aromatic lavender coconut. It’s an easy way to get a feel for the range without committing to just one flavor.

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04/07/2026 02:01 am GMT

Lately, I’ve been hooked on a new combo that might sound weird at first: chocolate, brie, strawberries, and Tina’s Hungry Bird Eats Rye+Sea Salt Crackers. This delicious treat provides just the right mix of crunch and salt, and somehow pulls this whole sweet-savory experiment together perfectly.

I know, chocolate and cheese might seem like a stretch. But trust me, this pairing, sits somewhere between a snack and a dessert, is totally addictive. Try adding a couple of crackers prepared this way to your next cheese board, or treat yourself to it as an afternoon pick-me-up. I’m using the 65% Ghana Methodical Coffee Collaboration from Lumineux, which is an artisanal chocolate brand from Greenville. The coffee-flavored chocolate goes exceptionally well with the crackers, cheese, and strawberries, but you can use any kind of chocolate you like.