DRINKING YERBA MATÉ THE TRADITIONAL WAY + how to use the gourd & bombilla Yerba Maté is traditionally prepared in a gourd (see stripped small cup in photo), which is lined with cork and is used as a cup. Bombillas are metal straws used to drink the maté out of your gourd. At the end of the straw there is a filter, so you can sip your tea as the tea leaves float freely in your cup without sucking up leaves! Yerba Maté comes from a tree native to the forests of South America and the history of it dates back to the 16th century, when it was traditionally consumed by the native Guarani people for its medicinal properties. Fun Fact:...
Jasmine Flower Improves Brain Function. Heart Healthy. Digestion Boosting. The flower of feminine power. This euphoric flower has been loved for centuries across many cultures and is celebrated for its rich and sweet aroma. Many botanists believe Persia (now Iran) is where jasmine originated and crossed the Red Sea into Egypt as early as 1000 B.C. Jasmine has long been associated with femininity and motherhood and symbolizes respect and love. The flower is also utilized for its many health benefits including promoting heart health and brain function. READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF JASMINE FLOWER. ⬇ SCIENCE TELLS US Jasmine polyphenols may help protect against heart disease by preventing bad cholesterol from oxidizing and potentially clogging your arteries. The potent antioxidants and...
springtime spritzer With eucalyptus honey, vanilla & freshly squeezed lemon. 🍋 ☀️ 🍋 ☀️ 🍋 This tea-spritzer recipe can serve as a mocktail, midday pick-me-up, or a kid friendly beverage! Made with our tea blend of the month, Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger Orchard Medley, this spritzer is refreshing, light, and subtly sweet. Flavors of zesty lemon, sweet apple and soft chamomile from the tea are complemented by the light and earthy tones of our Eucalyptus Honey. With just a hint of Mexican Vanilla Extract, a splash of mineral water, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, this spritzer captures the spring season in a cup! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FROM US TO GET STARTED. ⬇⬇⬇ Eucalyptus Honey Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger Orchard Medley...
🍃 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...
lavender sage lemonade & ginger orchard medley + methods for the best brew 🌿 Hello Spring 🌿 This moderately caffeinated, garden-inspired blend is invigoratingly herbaceous, spicy with ginger, and comforting with chamomile and peach! It is a complex blend that will help detoxify the body, calm the mind, and boost overall wellness! The blend captures everything we love about this time of year: the aroma of herbaceous greenery sprouting back to life and the flavors of fresh fruit of the season. We recommend serving Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger Orchard Medley iced, well shaken, and with a touch of honey to bring out the fresh flavors. Enjoy while soaking in the first signs of Spring! Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger Orchard Medley Oolong With...
