Tea Talk

Can you believe it? I'm actually early in wishing all the mothers a Happy Mother's Day. I'm usually pushing the wire on birthdays and holidays. But this year, I looked at my calendar and realized that we're only two weeks away from Mother's Day...yikes! So, here's a thought. Have you considered planning ahead for the perfect gift for your mom, grandma, or special woman in your life, or are you more of a last-minute Charlie? I'd like to encourage you to be ahead of the game. Knowing you're prepared really does take the stress off. Here's an idea for you....

As the weather starts warming up, we need to pay attention to how much fluid we consume daily to keep our bodies hydrated. We often get busy and simply forget to drink, so our bodies don't get enough liquids to operate properly. While it sounds simple enough to say, "Just drink more," research indicates that many of us are chronically mildly dehydrated. Or we choose the wrong type of liquids, which can cause more dehydration. What should we drink and how much? From a scientific standpoint, most professionals agree water is probably the best choice. But what if you just...

Years ago, when I started drinking loose-leaf tea, I was horribly confused by some of the tea terminology. People would throw around all these terms, and I had no idea what they were discussing. It was like a foreign language. So, I started on a mission to learn the terms so as not to embarrass myself. This is just a mini-tutorial; there are many more tea terms, but it will get you started. Aroma is what you smell when you open your tea package. It’s also called the “nose”. BLT: No, not Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato, LOL. Instead, it stands...

Organic Kathmandu Valley Green Tea is the perfect start for anyone new to green tea. Its sweet, fruity, mellow, and smooth taste with hints of roasted nuts and vegetal notes won me over at first taste. Here's a bit more about this top-grade green tea. Organic Kathmandu Valley Green Tea was one of the first green teas ever produced in Nepal. It has a unique production process I thought you might enjoy learning about. The carefully hand-plucked tea leaves are brought into the factory and allowed to sit briefly before being directly heated through the dryer. This crucial step halts...

I'm excited to share 2 new products with you that have just arrived. Organic Yacon Syrup is the first one I'm going to talk about. I'm sure 99% of you have never heard of it. Although brand new to the US market, Yacon Syrup has been used in Nepal for many years as a healthier sugar alternative due to its uniquely low glycemic index (GI). Simply put, organic Yacon Syrup has the lowest glycemic index of all sugar options. Unlike regular sugar and other alternatives, it only minimally impacts blood sugar. The glycemic index of Maple Syrup is 54, Honey...