💫 SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT Eleanor's Favorites + Tips and Tricks 🌿 🌿 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Eleanor, the store manager of our Flagstaff location. Eleanor has been with us for about 3 years! We love her calm presence, her thoughtfulness, and her gentle and radiant lead-by-example way of working. Her favorite thing about work is connecting with her tea family! They are a tiny team in a tiny store (around 300 square feet), but they sure are mighty. Eleanor also excels in making her store a welcoming and comfortable space for anyone who walks in the door. READ MORE ON ELEANOR'S FAVORITE TEAS AND SPICES. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Dragon Pearl Black Her favorite tea is our Dragon Pearl...
Don't miss out on the little things this holiday season. And so the holiday rush begins! During this time of year we often find ourselves becoming champion multitaskers and getting swept up into the hustle and bustle. By taking a few minutes each day to be mindful, we can give ourselves the chance to fully experience the meaningful moments that often pass us by. Check out these tips on being mindful and present during the holiday season. ⬇ 1. Find a quiet place for just a few minutes. Get yourself into a comfortable position, close your eyes and focus on your breath. Listen to the sound of your breath and notice how your body feels during this time. When thoughts...
Tea Gift Boxes made for every type of tea lover 💝 The Favorites Box Try a little bit of all of our staff's favorites! Right now our favorites are Lavender Creme Brulee, Bee Pollen Black, Mango Paradise, Superfood Golden Milk, White Peach, and Banana Bread Coffee Pu Erh. Our favorites are always changing, so this combo may not last long! The Tisanes Box This box is made up of our naturally caffeine-free favorites: American Wildflower, Dulce Sueños, Apple Empanada, Lavender Sage Lemonade, Berry, and Lavender Créme Brulee. The New Mexico Box This box is made up of our New Mexican favorites: Pecan Pie Pu Erh, Green Chile Biscochito, Prickly Pear, Lavender Sage Lemonade, Horchata Rooibos, and Pineapple Upside Down Coffee Cake. As the holiday season approaches, you might be thinking about the best thing to gift to your...
Licorice Root Improves Skin Health & Soothes Stomach Problems The Sweet One This root is naturally sweet and in Chinese, licorice is called gan can, which means “sweet herb." Glycyrrhizin is what gives licorice its sweet flavor, and glycyrrhizin is 50 times sweeter than sugar! That’s a whole lot of sweet! Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and many more groups of people traditionally used licorice as a remedy for asthma, mouth ulcers, sore throats and skin conditions. SCIENCE TELLS US Studies link glycyrrhizin to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. As a result, licorice root extract is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne and eczema. Licorice root extract is often used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as acid reflux, upset...
habits for better sleep better sleep = better you 🌙 🌙 🌙 Did you know that getting high quality sleep can protect the brain from neurological decline and disease? In fact, research suggests insomnia causes cognitive decline and memory loss. To your brain, sleep deprivation is like being intoxicated but without the buzz. Is your brain kinda drunk every day? There might be something you can do. So how can you get better sleep so that you can protect your brain? ⬇ Habits for better sleep: 1. Get your bedroom temp right (between 60℉ and 67℉). 2. Start hydrating early in the afternoon rather than chugging water right before bed, so you don't wake up as frequently during the night to pee....
