Loose Leaf Blog

We’ve all experienced “butterflies” when we’ve felt smitten, or seen the way a person’s cheeks flush when he embarrasses himself. And when you ignore your feelings, sooner or later, your...

Myth: meditation comes easily and naturally to Buddhist monks. It's only difficult for the rest of us unenlightened clods. Fact: monks in China, Japan, and Tibet have been writing about the difficulty of stilling...

Happy July! Last weekend, I visited the Nilgiri mountains- a region in the Indian state of Kerala that, among other things, is known for its forests and agriculture. I had...

This past weekend, I went on an impromptu trip to Flagstaff to escape from unbearably hot Phoenix. It was so refreshing! I spent nearly the entire weekend outside near a...

In honor of Independence Day on July 4th, we’re sharing a healthful, delicious, and patriotic recipe: a raw red, white, and blue smoothie bowl made with herbs, fruits, and coconut!...

  The second half of 2018 starts off with a bang! From fireworks, that is. July also promises both a solar and a lunar eclipse, and some planetary retrograde action...

Thursday, June 21, was the International Day of Yoga (and if you celebrated it, let us know what you did)! By a happy coincidence, I had left Bangalore for Coimbatore,...

I attended the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas earlier this week, along with over 3500 other tea-industry people from all over the globe. It was the fourth time I...

Hello from India! I’ve been here just over a week, and now, even my east coast journey feels like a distant memory. I was in Bangalore until Friday evening, and...

Cold brewed tea is a THING, and not just for hipsters. The premise of cold brewing is simple: you brew your tea using cold water instead of hot. This means...

Just discovered an Asian market with tons of tropical fruit? Try this amazing Tropical Cooler recipe that's so refreshing and delicious!

The world of tea offers multiple health benefits, including helping your body burn fat and maintain healthy weight. Both the caffeine content and the potent antioxidants in tea help play a...