Loose Leaf Blog

At Loose Leaf Tea Market, we pride ourselves on carrying gifts that keep giving. Beyond our exquisite line of healing organic loose leaf teas, we keep our store stocked with...

Tulsi, or holy basil, which may be translated to “the incomparable one” or “the queen of herbs”, has reigned supreme in Indian traditional medicine for over 5,000 years. In fact,...

The third chakra is often referred to as the solar plexus chakra. In the Sanskrit language, it is called Manipura. This chakra is located between the navel and the solar...

As a health enthusiast, I have always been captivated by the medicinal properties of everyday foods. With the arrival of spring and summer, we can't help but get excited about...

This tea gets its blue color from an amazing flower from Thailand called butterfly blue pea flower. The flower is loaded with a blue pigment that is a potent antioxidant....

If you do yoga, enjoy aromatherapy, have attended a meditation class, or explored new age spirituality, you have probably heard the term “chakra” before. Chakras are believed to be energy...

If you think of roses as just an ornamental flower, or one that is given as a gift, you are in for an amazing surprise. Roses are true power flowers—and...

No matter how amazing the world of tea is, for both health benefits and enjoyable flavor, not everyone will drink tea. Some people are committed coffee drinkers, and won't drink tea...

Someone asked me recently whether it’s okay to eat a fruit mask that’s been on your face once it’s done doing its job. While I didn’t give a definitive “yes”...

As women, our lives are dictated by our hormones. Hormones influence our energy levels, mood, fertility, even the appearance of our skin, hair, and figure. When our hormones become unbalanced,...

Inflammation is at the root of so many physical ailments, from joint pain to acne to brain degeneration. Maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet will help you to stay healthy, happy, and...

Everyone talks about the many benefits of matcha tea. What’s less known is the benefits of matcha on your skin. Matcha is made from high quality shade grown green tea that’s been...