Q: I’m hooked on green matcha tea, and someone told me that The Republic of Tea offers green matcha tea bags. They sound really convenient. I can’t seem to find them and hope you can. Thank you. — C. Donaldson, Roswell
A: Unlike traditional green tea that infuses the leaves in hot water, then discards them, matcha is made of powdered tea leaves, which means that you’re drinking the leaves, not just the tea-flavored water. You can find The Republic of Tea double green matcha tea bags at Cost Plus World Market, 4733 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 678-731-0014. A canister of 50 tea bags costs $11.99.
Q: Where can I find ethanol-free regular unleaded gasoline? Even the 10 percent ethanol gas is really doing a number on small engines like those found in lawnmowers, chain saws and the like. — Jan Phillips, Dunwoody
A: Ethanol, the same alcohol used in liquor but with the water removed, burns cleaner than pure gasoline. While that’s fine for your vehicles that get driven nearly daily, ethanol can gunk up the works when it’s sitting around for weeks or months at a time in your lawn equipment. There are several different brands of ethanol-free fuels formulated specifically for lawn equipment, snowmobiles and other seasonal gas-powered gear. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding TruFuel ethanol-free fuel at most Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. It’s also available at Corley Engine and Mower, 3436 Buford Highway, Duluth, 770-476-7215. A quart of TruFuel costs $9.44.
Q: On a recent trip to North Carolina, I fell in love with diet Cheerwine. I can find Cheerwine at some Publix stores, but cannot locate the diet version. Thanks so much! — Adrienne Boyer, email
A: I keep hearing from various vendors that the diet version of ruby tinted Cheerwine is difficult to get. However, I did find a local source, but make sure you call first to check that the cherry-flavored soda is still on the shelves when you’re ready — it sells quickly. David’s Produce and Country Store, 3561 Lavista Road, Decatur, 404-325-0709, is a bastion of old-time and hard-to-find sodas in glass bottles. Each 12-ounce glass bottle of diet Cheerwine sells for $1.99.
Q: Recently, I have been looking for all-purpose original Magic Spike gourmet natural seasoning at Kroger but I can’t find it anymore. It was in the natural food section. I’ve had no luck at other grocery stores in the area. I’d like to purchase it locally to avoid shipping. Your help is appreciated. Thanks. — Lavonne Allen, email
A: This lightly salted seasoning blends 39 different herbs, vegetables and non-irradiated spices, including celery root, horseradish and oregano. You can find it at Rainbow Grocery, 2118 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-636-5553. A 3-ounce shaker sells for $2.73. The store also stocks a larger size.
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