I recently discovered my husband trying to look up “chai” in my herb books. He wanted to know the health benefits of drinking his morning cup of chai tea. He didn’t realize that chai is not an herb—but rather a blend of spices. Also known as chai masala, this Indian spiced beverage is now popular [...]
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Taking an inventory of herbs in my cupboard recently, I realized how much we use stinging nettles. In fact, I have several ½ gallon jars full of the stuff pushed to the way back. But 1 quart jar stays in my tea cupboard because my husband drinks a cup of nettles infusion every morning. If [...]
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I love tea. I read books about tea. I’ve taken classes in tea. And, I pour over all the tea catalogs that come in the mail as much, if not more than, the seed catalogs in the winter. Rooibos It was in one of these tea catalogs that I first discovered Rooibos tea. “Hmmm,” I [...]
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Imagine entering a tea shop, sampling the wares, and coming home with a couple of your favorite blends. At home, however, the tea just doesn’t taste how you remembered it in the shop. What went wrong? As the drinker of green tea, I’ve heard over and over again, “Oh, I can’t stand green tea. It’s [...]
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The world of tea is massive. The many varieties of tea can be overwhelming. The main types of tea are white, green, oolong, and black. You also have organic and herbal teas. Teas can contain caffeine or they can be caffeine free. But, there is no doubt. There’s nothing better than a hot cup of [...]
Great News! We have a Giveaway from the wonderful people over at Libre. A couple of months ago I wrote about the Libre Tea Glass and how much we love it. We’re big loose leaf tea drinkers and this durable container is perfect for us. Plus, it’s really cool looking! Here are some great features [...]
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There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea to get your day off on the right foot. There’s literally thousands of types of teas you can choose from. Herbal teas, weight loss teas, green teas, white teas, black teas, caffeinated teas, non caffeinated teas. The list goes on and on. Each tea has different health [...]
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Many people are shocked to hear that olive tree leaves are packed full of health benefits. Olive leaves have been used for thousands of years to cure a variety of illnesses. Olive leaf teas and extracts are the most popular ways of consuming the powerful leaf. Some have shied away from olive leaf teas because [...]
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Can you think of any better food toppings than honey or cinnamon? Both of these ingredients are wonderful to add to food and drinks to make them sweeter and more decadent. People often stay away from honey and cinnamon because they think they’re not healthy for you. Both of these ingredients are known for being [...]
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Everybody gets headaches. Some get them more often, and some people get them everyday. The standard way to get rid of one is to go to the medicine cabinet, take some aspirin or other medicine and be done with it, hopefully. However, there are many ways to apply a natural remedy for headaches, and many important reasons for doing so…
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A few weeks ago, I got some samples of Teeccino. Teeccino is a coffee substitute. It’s roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee, but it has natural health benefits, gives a naturally boosts your energy and is mostly organic. I love to have a honey latte every day, so I thought I’d give [...]
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Tea has been enjoyed for millennia by cultures all around the world and used for medicinal purposes as well. Scientific research in recent decades has shown that drinking tea is actually very healthy. Most of the research has been on green tea, and many people are well aware of green tea’s antioxidant power. However, white tea has often been underreported and many people are not familiar with the health benefits of drinking white tea. The following paragraphs will outline more about this lesser known tea and how it can contribute to good health…
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