ANTIOXIDANTS the science behind them + why they are relevant to tea 🌿 ☀️ 🌿 ☀️ 🌿 What really is an antioxidant? Basically, antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals and chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms, which play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Eating certain foods like broccoli, spinach, and carrots or taking vitamins C or E can give your body boosts of antioxidants! But did you know that loose leaf tea contains lots of antioxidants? Sometimes even higher levels than vegetables! ⬇ Free Radicals = Zombie Apocalypse (it's just a metaphor) Free radicals can be atoms, molecules, or ions that have at least...
☀️ sun tea ☀️ a summertime favorite Sun tea is brewed outside in the sun rather than in hot water and might be something your Grandma likes to make or has stories about. This method of tea making is pretty old fashioned, but many love to do it because it's very easy and the sun does all the work for you! Here's how to get started: First, find a glass jar or pitcher and wash it thoroughly! Add 1-2 tsp of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of water. Use cool purified or distilled water. (Make only what you will consume in one day.) Let your tea leaves dance freely in the container. Steep your tea in the sunlight, for up to 4...
Mango Paradise + methods for the best brew Summer Lovin' ⛱ ☀️ 🥭 This lively green tea blend captures summer in a cup! This blend is bright, naturally sweet, and full of lush green tea and island fruit flavor. It makes a great tea to make cocktails with or to simply gulp down on a hot summer day. The ingredients in this blend promote neurological health and improve focus, energy, and mood. We recommend serving Mango Paradise iced with Orange Blossom Honey and fresh mango pieces. Drink while sitting beach side or in your backyard where you can pretend to be on a beach. 😉 ☀️ Mango Paradise with sencha green tea, mango pieces, coconut, blue cornflowers and natural flavors BREW TIPS: 1-2 teaspoons in...
What tea is right for you? + the health benefits of the different types of teas 🌿 ❤️🩹 🩺 Are you looking to reduce risk of disease, promote longevity, and get lots of antioxidants? White tea is your friend. Lavenderberry White White Peach Wild Strawberry Are you wanting to promote your neurological health, increase your metabolism, and improve your mood? Green tea is where it's at. Strawberry Mojito Matcha Jasmine White Monkey Green Are you trying to improve your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels? Say hello to black tea. Enchanted Lavender Earl Grey Coconut Black Tropical Black Do you want to soothe your inflammation, support immunity and improve focus? Oolong tea is the way to go. Honeysuckle Blossom Oolong Orange Cream Popsicle Oolong...
say hello to butterfly garden + methods for the best brew Magical Color Changing Tea. 💜 💙 💜 💙 You asked, we delivered! This brand new blend has a delightfully citrus and floral flavor! When first brewed, this blend is an enchantingly vibrant blue, but turns sunset pink as soon as citrus is added to it! This tea is not only a visual delight, it is also packed with antioxidants and vitamin c, and is our ChariTEA – so 20% of the sales of this tea will be set aside to brighten the lives of others in need. We hope it brightens your day too! The ingredients in this blend can improve eyesight, increase skin and hair health, and boost immunity....
