It is common for people to add dairy to tea, especially Black tea (including Chai). The absolute best way to drink any tea for health benefits is straight, with no dairy or dairy substitutes, and no artificial sweeteners or sugar. All of these decrease the polyphenols and other nutrient absorption. This Dairy Don’t especially applies to Green and Oolong tea.… Read more →
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Roobios Royale
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 →
Time to Tea-Tox
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 →
Tea Gifts for the Holidays – ChaChaTea
Looking for a stocking stuffer or something for the tea lover on your list? Trust the freshness and quality I have talked about in previous posts, of tea from ChaChaTea. There are a variety of festive tea owner Kaoru Miller has prepackaged, for your convenience, that are about six dollars a bag. Flavours such as… Read more →
Tea Gifts for the Holidays – Winter Sangria
As you may know from previous posts, I don’t often buy “big brand” tea for various reasons. However, I do really like some of the products from Steeped Tea. Winter Sangria is probably my favorite product by this company. It is great for a gift or for entertaining during the holidays. It combines two of my favorite things: Tea and… Read more →
The Miraculous Yerba Maté
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 →
Quick Tip! Rise and Shine
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 →
Pu-erh Tea
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 →
Quick Tip! Enhance Benefits of White and Green Tea
A A simple way to increase the absorption of all the wonderful antioxidants and fat burning ability of Green and White tea, is to simply squeeze or add a piece of fresh organic lemon to it. Read more →
Wonderful White
In this post I would like to introduce you to White Tea and its many benefits! This Tea is light and refreshing with a subtle taste of apricot. It is the least processed Tea, is lower in caffeine than other tea, and has the highest antioxidant levels. The antioxidants in White Tea are so abundant they… Read more →