August 07, 2021
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Inflammation is at the root of so many health problems, including allergies, joint pain, gut issues, and autoimmune conditions. The good news is that you can keep inflammation to a minimum with tweaks to your lifestyle, primarily with diet and exercise. There are lots of foods, (including spices), that fight inflammation, and many of those foods are easy to consume in the form of tea.
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July 31, 2021
For anyone looking to eat healthier, the most common challenge is getting rid of those darn sugar cravings. Let’s be honest: stevia tastes nothing like sugar, and a good pastry (or ten) can make all your problems disappear (for a short while, at least, until you feel sick to your stomach). But there’s no reason to fear—many people have beat sugar cravings, and you can too. In this article, we’ll talk about some time-tested ways to beat the sweet and gain control of your health.
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July 19, 2021
You are intentional and conscientious with your tea choices. You invested your hard-earned dollars into high quality, fresh, loose leaf tea tea, not just for the superior taste, but also for the many health benefits that tea promises. It makes sense that you want to store your tea just as thoughtfully.
Here is what you need to know about storing your loose leaf tea...
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July 05, 2021
Here is a refreshing and relaxing summer cooler that your whole family will love. It is made with a soothing relaxing tea, sweetened with fresh fruits and a hint of mint, so it doesn’t even need any extra sweetener. Daily Calm, the herbal tea that we’re using in the recipe, is one of those smooth and soothing teas that always feels so good when you drink it. When you combine this calming brew with sweet and tasty summer fruits, you will want to drink this every day.
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June 28, 2021
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Did you know that green teas, black teas, white teas, oolongs, puehrs, and matcha, all come from the same plant? Even though they look different in your cup, and taste different in your mouth, the tea leaves are all harvested from the tea plant: Camellia sinensis. But no matter how the leaves are processed, they all have one thing in common: they contain tannins, the compound that can make your tea taste bitter.
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June 19, 2021
I was talking with a friend of mine about fun ways to incorporate tasty teas into some fun summer treats, and since July 4th is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make a red white and blue layered popsicle. I knew which teas could create the different colored layers, and put some thought into the flavors that I wanted to incorporate, so that the layered flavors harmonized with each other. The final product turned out great; it was sweet, tart, with a hint of lemony creaminess, and softened with lemongrass and lavender.
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May 24, 2021
Moon tea, also called a lunar infusion, is tea that is cold-brewed in the moonlight. It is the opposite of sun tea, which is brewed outside in the sunlight. It is said that tea brewed in the moonlight stimulates your intuition, enhances dreaming, and deepens your feminine energy.
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May 15, 2021
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We love Matcha, and we love snacking on these delicious Matcha Bliss Balls. They're lightly spiced, and have the perfect level of sweetness: not too much, just right. They are vegan, gluten-free, and preparation is a breeze.
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April 15, 2021
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Did you know... Many tea companies sell their tea in teabags that are made with plastic? I hate to say it, but it's true. A recent study conducted in 2019 showed that many of the teabags made by some of the most popular brands contain plastic. The study showed that one teabag of tea steeped at 95C (203F) released “approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into a single cup of the beverage.” This is a much higher level of plastic being ingested than what you are exposed to in other foods.
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April 12, 2021
Chronic inflammation is the root cause of so many diseases and ailments, ranging from acne and allergies to joint pain and eventual brain degeneration. This is why it's so important to eat foods that fight inflammation so that you can stay healthy and happy and keep diseases at bay.
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April 05, 2021
Whether you’re a wee bit curious about the magical lore surrounding crystals and herbs, or you feel a stirring deep within yourself that is drawing you to the magic of the natural world, this article will introduce you to some of the most important crystals and herbs for both the spiritual newbie and the advanced practitioner.
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March 19, 2021
A question we hear all the time: what can I use instead of milk? The answer: get a pen, because it's a long list. Although the plant-based milk craze seems like a modern thing, the truth is that milks from non-dairy sources have been around for a long time. Recipes using almond milk date back to more than a thousand years ago, when almond milk was a common ingredient in foods from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. Early records show that soy milk was consumed in China in the fourteenth century.
Today, there are so many non-dairy milks available. How do you know which one to choose? Read on to learn the pros and cons of thirteen different plant-based milks.
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