DIY Dryer Ball Spray with essential oils If you don't have a few already, you need dryer balls. They are made of tightly compressed wool and you throw them in with your wet laundry to dry. The dryer balls work their way in between clothes to reduce dry time and prevent wrinkles. They are an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets because they are completely chemical free. Using a dryer ball spray on your dryer balls adds moisture to the dryer which helps reduce static. Plus it is a great way to add a lovely aroma to your laundry. THINGS YOU NEED: a few dryer balls 4 oz spray bottle 2 Tbsp. witch hazel distilled water 20-25 drops of essential oil. (This is where...
how to use matcha tools + history of the matcha tea ceremony 🍵 🍵 🍵 Brew Better This traditional matcha set includes a bamboo spoon (chashaku), a whisk (chasen) and a matcha bowl (chawan). Just scoop, pour, whisk, and sip. Here's how you brew it. Add a scoop of matcha with the chashaku and about 2 ounces of hot water to the chawan. Then use the chasen to whisk the matcha in a "W" shape until the matcha is fully dissolved and incorporated. You can then add more hot water until you reach your desired dilution. The tea ceremony, or “chanoyu” in Japanese is a tradition that dates all the way back to the 16th century. The purpose of the ceremony is...
JANUARY INTENTIONS: building & keeping healthy habits for the new year. Happy New Year tea lovers! We hope you had a restful and sweet holiday spent with those you love. We are diving into 2023 with lots of positivity and we plan to make it a very well spent year! Now that the holidays are over and we are returning to a more productive season of life, you might be thinking about what it is that you want to accomplish, start or continue in 2023. Make yourself a cup of green tea for that extra brain boosting power and read our quick tips on how to build and keep healthy habits this year. ⬇︎ Reflect on the past. 🌀 Sit down...
We all know tea is great for your health, but when you drink it hot, it is extra good for you. Everyone knows that comforting feeling of taking a sip of something hot when you are freezing, and how the warm liquid warms your tummy, instantly putting you at ease. Feels like a hug right? That sensation is literally our bodies telling us "thank you!." Check out how warm liquids aid your body + our favorite teas to drink hot during this time of year. ⬇ Your digestion will thank you. Drinking a hot cuppa is hydrating, but it is also really good for your digestion. Hot water can more quickly help dissolve your food - especially food you might...
YOGA PAIRING Check out our December yoga flow with our favorite yogi, Ashley. 2 parts Cedarwood, 1 part Peppermint, 3 parts Pine Needle Oh, Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend fallen snow ∙ freshly cut evergreen ∙ cold menthol This essential oil blend captures one of our favorite aromas of the season, the Christmas tree. The three oils work together to purify your space and promote easy breathing during cold and flu season. This month we will pair our Oh, Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend with restorative poses that encourage us to slow down and be present in this busy season of life. Follow along in the video below. ⬇︎ Namaste friends. We hope you have a lovely day! This flow...
