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...
The Mood Altering Magic of Tea 🔮 ✨ 🔮 ✨ 🔮 The Zen Buddhists drank green tea because it helped them stay awake, focus their minds, and relax their bodies. Today, scientific research has found that green tea contains polyphenols, such as catechins and L-theanines, which induce relaxation and focus the mind within 30 minutes. When L-theanine is combined with caffeine, they work synergistically to enhance mental clarity and stimulate thought. This results in reduced anxiety and increased alertness—the perfect combination for channeling your creativity! So how much green tea do you have to drink to see the effects? One cup of green tea will sharpen your attention and alertness after just one serving. To see longer term effects, like...
enchanted lavender earl grey + methods for the best brew it's as charming as it sounds 💜 ✨ 💜 ✨ 💜 This entrancing tea takes a unique spin on a classic earl grey and is smooth and creamy with flavors of bold black tea, subtle bergamot citrus and lovely lavender. The ingredients in this blend are energizing, immune boosting and rich in antioxidants. Many of our team members like to mix it with one of our other lavender teas, Lavender Creme Brûlée, especially if you like your lavender on the bold side. We recommend serving Enchanted Lavender Earl Grey hot with a spoonful of Orange Blossom Honey and a dash of cream! Enchanted Lavender Earl Grey Made with black tea, lavender flowers, orange peels, blue...
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...
