MAY 2020 May 2020 - a month that seems to be lasting a decade! These times are unlike anything that I have EVER experienced or imagined - what about you? Have you lived through a pandemic before? I would guess your answer to be no - not until this year - but I am hoping you are flourishing and making the most of these difficult times. After over a month of quarantine, I know that I am eager to return to a little bit of normalcy - I am sure that you are too! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month. I'm hoping it might help to add a smile to your face! Tea of the Month: Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger...
ONE STRONG LITTLE ROOT: G I N G E R WHY IS GINGER SO AMAZING?Ginger has a long history of pharmacological uses: it has been used for thousands of years in treating a vast variety of ailments including the common cold and cancer. Ginger acts as a potent antioxidant and the components that make up this healing root accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, supporting the proposed effectiveness of ginger as an anti-nausea agent and colon cancer prevention tool. Ginger has also been reported to reduce cholesterol and improve lipid metabolism, which make it a powerful strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Ginger can also help to reduce age-related oxidative stress. Plus, it tastes great too!Ginger has a long history of pharmacological uses: it has been used for...
GIN & TONIC FEATURING: BLOOD ORANGE & LEMONGRASS Tangy. Bright. Refreshing. IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE...1. Steep BLOOD ORANGE AND LEMONGRASS with a spoonful of MESQUITE HONEY.2. Allow to cool before pouring over a large ice cube with a shot of your favorite gin and fresh squeezed lemon.3. Add a splash of tonic and garnish with a lemon wheel. WHY WE LOVE THIS COMBOThe juniper trees across New Mexico and Colorado fill the air with a lovely juniper berry aroma that almost always makes us crave one of our favorite warm weather cocktails: a gin and tonic.We can think of nothing more refreshing than a gin and tonic after time spent in the sunshine: it is one of our favorites to share with loved ones and close friends. It also...
APRIL'S TEA OF THE MONTH:
WHITE PEACH & HONEYSUCKLE BLOSSOM OOLONG
HONEYSUCKLE BLOSSOM OOLONGoolong, honeysuckle buds, lemongrass, apples, marigold flowers, and natural flavorsWHITE PEACHwhite tea, dried peach pieces, marigold flowers, and natural flavors
SERVE IT LIKE THIS:Serve iced, either unsweetened or with a small spoonful of honey!WHY IS THIS BLEND OUR TEA OF THE MONTH?This blend captures the spirit of spring well. It is the type of tea you want to drink in the garden on a sunshiny afternoon or bring along for a hike! It is just so hydrating and refreshing! This combo is floral with bright peachy notes and a hint of lemongrass tanginess.
Happy Tea Time!
NOT JUST PRETTY BUT POWERFUL, TOO. JUST LIKE YOU - FLOWERS ARE MAGICFlowers add so much color and beauty to our blends, but they're aren't there just because they're pretty: flowers have many wellness boosting benefits to offer. Here are a few of our favorites to blend with: MARIGOLDMarigold is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. It is said to have a soothing effect on the digestive tract and may help to combat an upset stomach. It is also popular for alleviating hormonal symptoms associated menopause and PMS, as it is useful for regulating hormonal imbalance. Marigold flowers are the little yellow flowers you see in many of our blends. BLUE CORNFLOWERBlue Cornflowers are anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Blue Cornflowers are commonly used to provide relief from menstrual cramps, to boost...
