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 →
Today begins the year of the Fire Monkey! Check out the link to see your Chinese Horoscope for the year! Also don’t forget to pick up your favorite Chinese tea, such a Oolong or Puerh for 15% off for the month of February from ChaChaTea! I wish everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous year ahead! Read more →
Today I want to write about a winter activity that my family and I enjoy very much and its benefits. If you want to burn calories, get your cardio in, tone muscle, work on balance all while having fun, then ice skating is the winter activity for you too! You don’t have to be able to skate like a hockey player or… Read more →
Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone is well and had a fantastic 2015! It is very common for people to approach the new year as a clean slate, and to take on new challenges and goals. This is also a time where people try to break bad habits and clean out the things in life that keep people from… Read more →
Hello! It has been awhile since my last post! I have a had a few different things going on in my life: To name a few, a busy summer, my daughter starting her first year of junior kindergarten, becoming more involved in my yoga practice, and working on my tea cream (Wonderful White Matcha Skin Cream). This is a project… Read more →
If you visit this site regularly you already know that I have a passion for tea, health, wellness, as well as supporting small and local businesses. Where big chains bring in big bucks, smaller companies usually have a lot more of heart and passion invested into their business. These companies work hard to bring their best, and usually take time… 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 →
When you have a cup of tea take time to sip and enjoy it. Not only does this do wonders for stress by helping you relax and be mindful, but it also helps with nutrient absorption. You know when you guzzle a glass of water you get that feeling that it has gone right through you? Well, in a way… Read more →
Chinese New Year is coming up on Feb 19th, the year of the goat! What better way to celebrate than picking up some of your favorite Chinese Tea, such as Pu-erh or Oolong. Maybe try something new like limited addition Asian Beauty, Lychee flavored black tea. You can pick up all you favorite Chinese tea at ChachaTea for 15% off… Read more →