Have you heard of the flowers of the Asteraceae family of plants? Chamomile tea is made from these dried flowers. And it is very delicious. Trust me for that. It also is known for many health benefits. It really has been used as a natural remedy for centuries, for help us to relax and sleep better, boost our immunity, and it’s also an effective remedy for common colds, and even good for skin. Chamomile tea is really full of herbal benefits. A lot of people prefer drinking chamomile tea before bedtime, as it makes them feel relaxed and help with sleep. The pleasant and soothing taste ..read more

Fennel in not an unknown ingredient in Kitchen. We use if in dishes and sometime on its own as a mouth freshener. It’s the greenish brown seeds whose is well known right from the ancient times for its goodness and benefits. Here we’ll talk about its new use and how beneficial that use can be. The Fennel Tea! More about Fennel: Fennel is a plant from the carrot family, its is scientifically known as Foeniculum Vulgare, and is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Native to the Mediterranean, this aromatic plant is now found all over the world.  It is rich in vitamins A, B-complex, C, D ..read more

Rose-hip tea is a great tasting and highly beneficial type of herbal tea made from, you guessed it, rose-hips. Now a days Rose-hip is being added in may type of tea blends and enhances their flavor and depth. For example, rose hip go very well with this Buddha Meditation Tea Blend. It has a delicate, floral flavor that’s slightly sweet with a distinct aftertaste. While there are countless species of rose plants, most commonly used rose hips for tea blends is Rosa Canina Plant. Rose hips have numerous benefits; increasing immunity, benefiting heart health, weight loss, and reducing skin aging a ..read more

The world is going through unprecedented times. The current corona-virus (COVID-19) situation is impacting our personal & business lives and the communities in general. While there is uncertainty in the air, and a fear or health, safety and economic impact – its is always important to stay positive and keep learning and growing from every challenge they we face. We’ll come out stronger on the other side. Challenges are what make us grow, and greater challenges like these make an accelerated impact and change the world in a way that it will never be same again.  The current situation in the ..read more

Drinks with Matcha Green Tea are becoming very popular among tea drinkers. Many coffee and tea shops are coming up with Matcha drinks, like Dunkin’s Matcha Latte, Starbucks Matcha Green Tea or even companies like Cha Cha Matcha have popular products. In this feature, we’ll show you how to make some of these drinks at home very conveniently using the Matcha Green Tea Powder. You can use Premium Grade Matcha or Ceremonial Grade Matcha – both have a very smooth taste and work great in these beverages. Matcha is really a superfood and very good for detoxification. Some other detox products are gre ..read more

What is Matcha Tea: What distinguishes Quality matcha tea from how other green teas are grown is, that the tea bushes (Camellia Sinensis) are grown in the shade versus instead of under the sun in order to force the leaves to overproduce chlorophyll. The high chlorophyll content turns the leaves a vibrant shade of green. That rich green color takes over pretty much anything it's mixed with. So for baking, cooking, and even cocktail-mixing needs, add a little Matcha powder for a naturally green and nutritious treat. Once harvested, the leaves are laid out to air dry and then finely milled into ..read more

People often ask about what is EGCG extract? Where can I find EGCG? what are EGCG benefits? And what are side effects of EGCG – I thought I’ll do some research and write a post about it. This post is simplified gathering of information available online and can summarize these aspects about EGCG extract. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a unique plant compound that very famous for its positive impact on health. It is known to reduce inflammation, aid weight loss, and help prevent heart and brain disease.   What is EGCG? Formally known as epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG is a type of plant-based ..read more

A survey results found that tea drinkers are more likely to be extroverted, adventurous night owls.  A poll of 2,000 Americans examined the personality differences between people based on their first morning cup: coffee or tea. The study had over 75 percent of respondents drinking their first cup of coffee or tea before 8 a.m., people are looking to fuel their life on the go. The survey revealed that the average coffee drinker typically downs 3.4 cups a day, while tea fans sip through 2.7 cups. Tea drinkers described them as “average” sleepers, while the coffee drinkers are more likely to be a ..read more

Tea in grown in several districts in Kenya which include Kericho, Bomet, Nandi, Kiambu, Thika, Maragua, Muranga, Sotik, Kisii, Nyamira, Nyambene, Meru, Nyeri, Kerinyaga, Embu, Kakamega, Nakuru and Trans-nzoia. In these areas the crop enjoys 80% favorable weather patterns. Tea production had a huge impact of Kenya economy. The production is shared between multinational companies and the small-scale growers. Both sectors have benefited from many scientific advances in tea cultivation, although the average yields in the small-scale sector are below those in the estates sector. However, the small ..read more