A Dose of PositiviTEA — Tea Health Benefits RSS



ALL ABOUT BURDOCK ☺️

BURDOCK ROOT a natural blood purifier & pain reliever HERE'S THE TEA: Burdock grows along the roadsides, sprinkled within fields, and along the edges of the woods. In North America, we often consider the plant a pesky weed, but it actually has many health benefits! Burdock root has been used medicinally since the Middle Ages when practitioners would primarily prescribe it to purify blood, as it helps release toxins from the body.  Fun fact: Did you know burdock was the inspiration behind velcro? After finding the burs of the burdock plant stuck to his pant leg and to his dog's fur, the Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, analyzed the structure of the plant and invented a material with the same...

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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE ⛄️

Mexican Hot Chocolate chocolate ∙ red chile ∙ hazelnut 🤎 ❄️ 🍫 Rich & Comforting Mexican Hot Chocolate is blended with a black tea base, toasted maté tea, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, AND chocolate chips. Along with all of the rich chocolate flavors, this blend also has notes of hazelnut, cinnamon, and a hint of Hatch, New Mexico Red Chile powder, making it a one of a kind spicy, hot chocolate. It is not only delicious, it is also is a healthier option when it comes to hot chocolate! 🥰  This tea is energizing, immune boosting, and is rich in antioxidants. Drink in the a.m. as a coffee substitute or to appease a sweet tooth. Mexican Hot Chocolate We recommend serving Mexican Hot Chocolate with a...

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ALL ABOUT MATÉ 🤎

MATÉ TEA + a history & the health benefits HERE'S THE TEA: Yerba Maté was traditionally consumed for its medicinal properties, as it is packed full of caffeine, minerals, and vitamins. It is mostly produced in Argentina, as the tree thrives in the humid subtropical climate. Yerba Maté has been enjoyed by the the Guaraní people for its medicinal and social value since the 16th century, and is still enjoyed today across South America. Maté is traditionally shared from a gourd and sipped from a bombilla straw, as the communal Maté stimulates a tea buzz and energetic conversation. Cultural Tip  In South America, it is considered bad etiquette to touch the bombilla straw with your hands when sharing with friends. You can place...

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TIS' THE SEASON 🎄 ❄️

Christmas Cabin oak ∙ mint chocolate ∙ coffee 🎄 🎄 🎄 Chocolatey Mint & Creamy Coffee Christmas Cabin is smooth, slightly sweet, and has just the right amount of caffeine. Pu Erh tea, the main ingredient in this blend, is a popular favorite because of its earthy and rich flavor, but it also has tons of health benefits including: ∙ reducing bloating ∙ ∙ promoting digestion ∙ ∙ boosting immunity and longevity ∙ ∙ improving focus, energy and mood ∙ Are you a coffee & tea lover? We have you covered. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ This blend gives you the best of both worlds because it is made with Pu Erh tea, and the Adobe Morning coffee from our friends at New Mexico Piñon Coffee....

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ALL ABOUT CACAO ☺️

CACAO SHELLS + a history of chocolate & the health benefits HERE'S THE SCOOP:  The Olmec, one of the earliest civilizations in Latin America, was the first to turn the cacao plant into chocolate. They made a drink with cornmeal, chilies, water, and chocolate during rituals and used it as medicine. Centuries later, the Mayans praised it as the drink of the gods. Cacao shells are full of protein, fiber, minerals, and bioactive compounds. They make up the outer barrier that protects the cacao pod, which is the product used to make chocolate! While cacao shells are not actually chocolate, they do have a bitter/toasted and decadent taste to them much like dark chocolate. HEALING PROPERTIES OF CACAO 🍫 🍫 🍫 Raw cacao...

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