Hello fellow tea lovers! So far we've talked about the amazing health benefits of PU ERH TEA, ROOIBOS TEA, and WHITE TEA. With the May 2019 Tea of the Month being STRAWBERRY MOJITO GREEN TEA, let's talk about why GREEN TEAS are so great! Green tea is made by withering and oxidizing leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. This delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water as it can quickly become astringent tasting. We recommend steeping between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. When prepared properly it is delicate, bright, and earthy. Green teas are high in antioxidants and boost metabolism. Green teas also reduce bad cholesterol, help regulate blood sugars, and improve brain function. Green teas contain polyphenols. Polyphenols and catechins...
It's Earth Day - a day celebrating the environment and ways we can protect it! Some efforts are large scale but there are many things that we can do on a daily basis, in our own homes and communities! Here are 10 of our favorite ways to be kinder inhabitants of planet earth. ↓ Use reusable shopping bags! Instead of relying on a store's disposable bags, bring your own reusable totes! I like to keep mine in the car so they are ready when I am ready to shop! Plus you can pack so much more groceries in them! Make a meal plan. Build your weekly menu based on food you already have in your pantry and refrigerator - not only the items...
Lemon Soft Scrub All-Purpose Cleanser is so easy to make but is also a very handy and wholesome! This gentle scrub is great for cleaning sinks, tubs, tile, dishes, door handles, flower vases and so much more! One of our favorite uses for this cleansing paste is as a stove top cleaner. We simply shake the Lemon Cleanser onto the stove top, spray with water, scrub built up grease with a sponge, wipe up residue with a paper towel, and then wipe down stove top with a wet rag. You can also freshen carpets by sprinkling the powder on the floor prior to vacuuming. It smells so nice and fresh! All you need is baking soda and LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL....
Spring has officially sprung! Flowers are blossoming, bees are pollinating, and we're trading our favorite hot tea blends for bright, refreshing iced tea blends! With the warmer weather, I find myself outside daydreaming about how to make my garden look even more amazing this year! Did you know that your used tea leaves can be repurposed in your garden? Keep reading to learn how to help your garden thrive by repurposing your used tea leaves! 👇 Your garden receives lots of benefits when adding recycled tea leaves to it. Tea leaves have a high nitrogen content, and they add nutrients to your plants as the tea leaves slowly release them into the soil. The soil drainage also increases, which helps with...
