April showers bring May flowers….and seasonal allergies for a lot of people. If you’re like me and even non-drowsy allergy meds can leave you a bit foggy headed, you start looking for other possible remedies so that is what this post is all about my friends! Have you ever seen a bee sneeze? No, me either! Those little pollinators are subjected… Read more →
Turmeric root really is terrific! Not only is it a fabulous addition to cooking, it has been used in Asia for thousands of years for its’ medicinal benefits, as well as spiritual benefits. The root is usually dried and ground into a powder for easier use. Turmeric has an active ingredient called curcumin, which is thought to treat many ailments from the common cold, acne, liver… Read more →
Well Spring is finally here! It is a little late coming and so is this post, but never the less I am excited to share with you a tea that is as wonderful as the season of Spring itself, Sakura Sencha. Sakura Sencha is a blend of Sencha Tea, Cherry Blossom Leaves, and Dried Cherry Blossoms.… Read more →
Hello tea lovers! In this post I want to tell you about yet another of my favorite tea, Jasmine Green Tea. I love everything about this tea from the look, the amazing floral scent, to of course the amazing taste. I love this tea so much in fact, my daughters middle name is Jasmine. Jasmine Tea is made by infusing… Read more →
Roobios Tea, or Red Bush Tea, native only to Western Cape Province of South Africa, is an easy tea to love. Chances are that if you have tried Roobios it has made your favorite list as a Tea enthusiast. It has a wonderful almost nutty flavor and an incredible red colour. Although it is known as a tea, it actually… Read more →
Happy New Year! This is a perfect time for a Tea-Tox! Maybe you over did it in one way or another over the holidays, or maybe you are just looking to jump-start or re-start a healthier you. Take a peak at my previous posts Dandelion Love and How To: Detox with Dandelion Tea. I am also happy to announce since… Read more →
Although Yerba Maté is not technically tea (it does not come from the Camelia Sinensis plant) it is a beverage that has far too many benefits for me not to share it with you. Yerba Maté is a South American beverage that is made from the stems and leaves of the plant, which is in… Read more →
If you are having trouble getting up and going due to the colder weather and time change, substitute your morning tea or coffee with Yerba Maté. This drink is very healthy and energizing! My next post will give more detail to the amazing benefits of Yerba Maté. Read more →
I would like to introduce you to the traditional Chinese dark tea, Pu-erh (pronounced poo-arr). Unlike the teas I posted about previously, Pu-erh is a very rich tasting earthy tea. For some, it can taste a little “Pu-erh,” and it may take time to acquire a taste for it. If you wish to try it after learning the many benefits… Read more →
After reading my post on White Tea, Wonderful White, you know how wonderful white tea is for your skin. To increase the skin benefits of white tea, you may want to try a tea bath. You can use different types of tea, but I use white because of its direct link to skin health. You want to make a whole… Read more →