Lemongrass: antibacterial & digestive support 🌿 🍋 🌿 The Purifying Plant Historically, lemongrass was often used for its oils. During the 17th century, it was distilled and shipped around the world as part of the perfume industry. Lemongrass has been a traditional healing herb in its native regions for a long time. It is so helpful in reducing fevers that it has earned the name “fever grass” in some cultures. Lemongrass is refreshing, bright, and citrusy. Its herbaceous essence inspires feelings of cleanliness and peace! SCIENCE TELLS US Lemongrass is used for treating bacterial and fungal issues, as well as to reduce chronic inflammation for conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Lemongrass has a cooling energy that helps to soothe your stomach...
🧡 orange peel 🧡 Improves Oral Health & Boosts Digestive System A sailor's BFF. Oranges symbolize good luck, joy, and creativity, but more famously, oranges were used to prevent scurvy. Sailors were initially skeptical that the solution could be so simple, but of course, they didn't realize that scurvy was caused from a lack of vitamin C. Read more on the health benefits of orange peel + check out our orange teas. ⬇ SCIENCE TELLS US Orange peel whitens teeth and reduces sensitivity. The citrus also acts as a natural breath freshener. The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A in orange peel will strengthen your immune system and keep a cold, cough, and flu far far away! Orange peels contain...
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...
Healthy Potato Salad with Sweet Hungarian Paprika As we settle into the summer, we find ourselves at backyard BBQs, celebrations, and family gatherings. This healthy potato salad recipe may become your new go-to when you are asked to bring a side dish! It's got the crunch that everyone loves, but also has a creamy and zesty dressing that is unique and tasty as can be. Check out the recipe below. ⬇ What you will need from us ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Sweet Hungarian Paprika This paprika is made using peppers that are first smoked and dried, then ground up into a fine red powder, giving it its distinctive smoky flavor. Its vibrant crimson color makes everything you add it to even more appetizing! INGREDIENTS...
☀️ 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...
