A Dose of PositiviTEA — Steeping & Serving Tips! RSS



TEA BLENDING: PEPPERMINT AND LEMONGRASS

Peppermint & Lemongrass is definitely a guest and staff favorite! Here are several reasons why: Versatility - This tea is a great comfort served hot during the winter months with a touch of honey, but also very refreshing when served iced during the summer (peppermint has a great natural cooling effect)! Health benefits - this tea is a definite "cure-all" in my book! When I have a stomach ache, migraine, or a cold that I can't shake, Peppermint and Lemongrass is my go-to! Some ailments this tea targets are: Nausea and upset stomach Headaches Anxiety and stress Allergies Insomnia Skin irritations Arthritis and joint pain Respiratory irritation and inflammation Antiviral and Antibacterial Delicious - when sampling this tea to guests, and when...

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PUMPKIN PIE CHAI

One of our favorite fall seasonal blends is our Pumpkin Pie Chai! As some of our seasoned guests may know, this blend comes out around the month of September and will be available throughout the fall, until the stores run out of their supply at the end of the season. We blended this year’s batch a little differently, and we were so excited to release it a few weeks ago! The Pumpkin Pie Chai is a honeybush tea base, which makes this blend caffeine free and can be enjoyed anytime throughout the day! Honeybush tea is a South African herb that is high in minerals and antioxidants, a natural expectorant, helps lower blood sugar, reduces blood lipids, and alleviates menopausal symptoms.Our blend this...

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THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA: STEEPING TEMPERATURES AND TIMES

It is a common misconception that all types of tea are steeped in a boiling water and for a set time limit. On the contrary, each type of tea needs to be steeped at a different temperature, and for varying times, depending on the type of tea and how strong you prefer it. Steeping a tea at the wrong temperature or longer than it's supposed to be steeped can lead to a bitter tasting and/or burnt cup of tea! Below is a list of what temperature each type of tea should be steeped at and for how long! These are our recommendations for the best tasting cup: 175 degrees F Green Teas - 2 to 3 minutes  Mate Teas - 3 to 5 minutes...

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