black tea 🖤 🖤 🖤 The heart healthy tea. All tea originates from the same exact plant—Camellia sinensis. It’s how the plant’s leaves are processed that define if a tea becomes black, green, oolong, white, and so on. During oxidation, oxygen interacts with the tea plant’s cell walls to turn the leaves the rich dark brown to black color that black tea leaves are famous for. Oxidation alters the flavor profile of a black tea as well, helping add malty, fruity or even smoky notes! SCIENCE TELLS US Black tea contains flavonoids, which are beneficial for heart health. Studies have found that regularly drinking black tea may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Drinking black tea on a regular basis may...
🍂 honeybush 🍂 Supports Immunity & Reduces Inflammation A naturally sweet tisane Honeybush tea comes from the cyclopia plant, a shrub that grows only in the coastal and mountainous areas of the Western and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa. Its yellow flowers smell like honey, hence its name. It is also closely related to rooibos or red bush tea! Honeybush tea tastes sweet, woody, and nutty, and makes a great grounding and warming tea. THE HEALTH BENEFITS Research suggests that honeybush tea polyphenols may help prevent, manage, and treat type 2 diabetes. Research suggests that honeybush could possess anti-aging properties. It’s believed to protect skin cells from oxidation caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, in turn reducing wrinkles and improving skin...
bee pollen 🐝 nature's edible golden nuggets 🐝 Bee pollen is made up of plant pollen, bee saliva, and nectar or honey, and contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It also contains 40% protein, making it incredibly healthy! Studies have linked bee pollen and its compounds to health benefits such as decreased inflammation, as well as improved immunity and wound healing. It is packed with nutrients to give you energy and boost wellness. Did you know that bees collect pollen and store it in their built in "saddlebags" or "baskets" on the sides of their little bodies? Come on, how cute is that? READ MORE ON BEE POLLEN ⬇ How do we harvest bee pollen? When a bee keeper is actively collecting...
SEPTEMBER INTENTIONS: BOOST YOUR BRAIN HEALTH & LIVE A PREVENTATIVE LIFESTYLE This month we are focusing on boosting brain health and taking steps to live a preventive lifestyle. Having some brain fog or have some issues concentrating? Maybe have a history of neurological disease in your family? You may want to introduce some habits (and maybe take out some) so your brain can perform its best short term and long term. Grab a cup of GREEN tea, get comfy, and check out our tips to boost your brain health. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ SO WHAT'S THE HYPE ABOUT GREEN TEA? 🍵 The rumors are true, green tea is REALLY good for your brain health. Green tea and white tea in particular contain the highest...
coconut creme pu erh creamy chocolate ∙ toasted coconut 🥥 🍦 🥥 🍦 🥥 coconutty dreams. Coconut Creme Pu Erh is one of our most popular teas - and there's a good reason why! It is bold and decadent with creamy coconut flavor and is reminiscent of an almond joy! This tea also is notable for being really great for digestion and bloating. Because it is a naturally fermented tea, it is excellent for gut health in general. You can make this tea hot or iced, but with the hot weather this time of year, it makes a perfectly cold sweet treat when it is served with lots of ice, honey, and cream. Coconut Crème Pu Erh Made with pu erh,...
