Lemongrass: The Purifying Plant skin healing ∙ antibacterial ∙ digestive support 🌿 🍋 🌿 HERE'S THE TEA: Use of Lemongrass can be traced back to the 17th century in the Philippines - during this time it was shipped to other countries to make perfumes and use in cooking. Lemongrass is a popular ingredient in Asian cooking, adding a bright and refreshing flavor to various dishes, and is commonly consumed as a tea to treat fevers, irregular menstruation, skin irregularities, and stomachaches. Lemongrass is refreshing, bright, and citrusy. Its herbaceous essence inspires feelings of cleanliness and peace. SCIENCE TELLS US Lemongrass is used for antibacterial and anti-fungal issues, as well as to reduce chronic inflammation for conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Lemongrass has a cooling...
GREEN TEA Improves Brain Function. Boosts Metabolism. Antioxidant Rich. The origin of green tea traces all the way back to China in 2737 B.C. It is said that green tea was discovered by accident when Chinese Emperor Shennong drank warm water and realized that a Camellia sinensis (tea) leaf had fallen into his cup mistakingly. He loved the refreshing flavor, and soon enough the discovery spread across the continents. Today it is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. In countries such as Japan and China, tea and its presentation have become an art form. READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF GREEN TEA ⬇ The taste of green tea is grassy, vegetal, nutty, herbaceous, and delicate! Because of its delicacy, it...
Matcha Mixology + why 1 tsp. of matcha per day is so good for you While matcha is rich in caffeine, it is also calming for our mind. It is soothing for anxiety, combats depressive feelings, boosts focus and creates feelings of well-being. Here's why: Matcha contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function. L-theanine increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which has anti-anxiety effects. It also increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain. These brain waves are also associated with being in a meditative or dream state and that in-the-zone type of feeling we can observe when someone is really in tune with what they are...
Matcha Tea Ceremony: a tea practice as old as time 🍵 🍵 🍵 The Matcha Tea Ceremony, or Chado, which translates to "the way of tea" in Japanese, is a tradition that dates all the way back to the 9th century. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate harmony, respect, and tranquility. What happens during the ceremony? Matcha ceremonies are often set with a formal invitation. Guests are welcomed into the ceremony room, which will have been cleaned and prepared with all the proper tools: the scoop or chashaku, the whisk or chasen, the matcha bowl or chawan, and often desserts and decorations. The ceremony begins with a purification process as the host cleans each utensil that will be used in the ritual including the matcha bowl,...
Tummy Tea soothe an upset stomach and promote digestion 🌿 🌿 🌿 slightly sweet with licorice & a subtle ginger kick Tummy tea is a must have addition to your tea or medicine cabinet. The ingredients used in this blend have been used for hundreds of years to soothe an upset stomach, reduce bloating and gas, promote digestion, and even ease nausea and cramping. Enjoy daily to promote digestion or whenever you experience stomach problems. TUMMY TEA senna leaf, licorice root, green rooibos tea, orange peels, chicory, aniseed, slippery elm, pu erh tea, and ginger root STEEP: 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. This blend is lovely served hot with a spoonful of honey. MORE APOTHECARY TEA BLENDS...
