🍃 green tea 🍃 Improves Brain Function. Boosts Metabolism. Antioxidant Rich. Why is green tea considered a superfood? For thousands of years, green tea has been a staple in a health-centered diet. Green tea can aid in oral health, metabolism, cardiovascular health and even depression. One of the main reasons for all of green tea's amazing health benefits is because it contains a powerful catechin called EGCG, which is a natural antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage and can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, which contribute to diseases like cancer, asthma, diabetes and dementia. READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF GREEN TEA + WHEN TO DRINK GREEN TEA ⬇ SCIENCE TELLS US Green tea contains the amino acid L-theanine, which...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ⭐ ⭐ ⭐️ Jennifer's Favorites + Tips and Tricks OUR MARCH EMPLOYEE FEATURE This month we are shining the spotlight on Jennifer, one of our brand new team members in our newest location, Red River, New Mexico! This quaint and charming little town welcomed our 8th tea shop location in 2021 and we have loved the kindness of this community! Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, Red River features a great ski mountain, adorable coffee shops and yummy food options. Jennifer has helped us get the tea shop up and running and her kind and spirited energy lights up the room! Jennifer's favorite part about working at the tea shop is getting to tell...
The Healing Powers of the Sun 🌞 tips on how to connect with nature through the sun 🌞 Did you know that just getting 5-15 minutes of sun on your arms, hands, and face 2-3 times a week is enough to boost overall wellness? For thousands of years, people from all over the world have used the sun to heal or even cure many ailments and illnesses. The main reason behind this is because solar UV light kills bacteria directly and it enables the synthesis of vitamin D. This helps build healthy teeth and bones and is used by our immune cells to produce a chemical called cathelicidin, which kills bacteria. HERE ARE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH NATURE THROUGH THE SUN: 1....
CONNECTING WITH NATURE + why embracing the season of change is so refreshing & energizing 🦋 🌲 🌞 🌻 ✨ Spring! A season of rebirth that reminds us how beautiful and delicate our world is. The days become longer as the earth warms and defrosts. Suddenly the quietness of winter is replaced by the chirps, tweets, and chattering of the birds returning. Little sprouts start to prepare themselves to shoot out of the soil, as thunderstorms start to roll through and quench the dry earth. This season gives us the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature after a cold and icy winter. Simply being in nature is the oldest remedy in the book when it comes to healing, restoring, and embracing change, and that's...
YOGA PAIRING Check out our February yoga flow with our favorite yogi, Ashley. 4 parts patchouli, 3 parts lavender, 1 part peppermint Free Spirit Essential Oil Blend wood resin ∙ fresh air ∙ cooling earth This essential oil combination is warm yet invigorating with aromas of woody earth, sweet menthol, and herbaceous florals. This blend soothes and calms, boosts focus and memory, and promotes clear breathing. This month is not only about sweethearts and chocolate covered strawberries, but also a month for self-love, nurturing relationships, and building deeper connections with those around us. Pair our Free Spirit Essential Oil Blend with this connection strengthening yoga practice. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ 1. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) This power pose changes the way we think and feel about ourselves. If you are...
