TEA EDUCATION how to make the perfect cup of tea Mindful Brewing. Making a cup of tea can be more than just waiting on tea leaves to steep. The process of preparing a cup of tea can be a mindfulness ritual; a simple and easy routine to help us practice being present. You only need a few tools, a few minutes and some honey if you'd like! Here are a few tips and our favorite tools for our favorite daily self-care routine... Brew Better. Tip #1: Water Quality The better quality the water, the better your tea will taste. Use filtered or spring water if possible. Tip #2: Water Temperature Depending on the tea, suggested water temperature for steeping may vary....
WILD STRAWBERRY WITH A SIDE OF HAPPINESS Fruity, Floral, and Dopamine Boosting Dopamine is the feel-good neurotransmitter in your brain, and is the very thing that lets us feel the powerful emotion of happiness. We believe that happiness is the key to success, and we are proud to shine the spotlight on a tea that literally puts an instant smile on your face: Wild Strawberry! “Happiness is a form of courage.” – Holbrook Jackson The start of the new year marks the beginning of new hope, and where there is hope, happiness is in store! Our Wild Strawberry blend has notes of apple, strawberry, and rose, and smells like a flourishing orchard after a light rain. To top it all...
BERRY & CHAMOMILE 🫐 fruity, healthy & kid friendly 🍓 This time of year calls for incorporating new healthy habits into our lives, and we figure the best place to start is right at home with the kids! As kids are adapting to virtual school and need all the brain juice they can get, we thought it would be a perfect time to shine the spotlight on one of our favorite kid friendly blends: Berry & Chamomile! Berry & Chamomile is a vibrant blend of hibiscus, strawberries, blueberries and chamomile. It has a perfect balance of bright and mellow flavors and is a kid favorite! This is a great alternative to fruit juice and is packed full of vitamin C...
What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered green tea. While Matcha is commonly known as a Japanese green tea today, it is believed to have originated from China during the Tang Dynasty, from 618 to 907. During those times, tea leaves were pressed into tea cakes for easy storage and transportation. To make tea, the caked tea leaves were ground into a fine powder, and then mixed with salt, water, and sometimes other natural flavors, such as fruits and flowers. It is believed that a Japanese buddhist named Eisai brought buddhism and matcha from China to Japan in 1191. How is Matcha produced? Like many green teas, Matcha comes from tea leaves that have been shaded. When the leaves go...
CHAMOMILE Decreases Anxiety. Promotes Restful Sleep. Improves Skin Health the herb that was gifted by a sun god The ancient Egyptians treasured chamomile, as they believed the Sun God, Ra, gifted it to them as a symbol of innocence and eternal love. Chamomile is a delicate and dainty herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. Chamomile has been used for medicinal, cosmetic, and even spiritual reasons for centuries, and originated in early Egypt! Traditionally, the flower was used as a perfume, for skin conditions, and for digestion problems. Today, it still is used for the same things, but we now regard chamomile as the herb to use to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and to promote...
