Organic Teas, Herbs & Spices

Enjoyed throughout the day, Turkish tea brings people together for lively conversations and friendly gatherings.

The bright, vibrant hibiscus blossom is recognized in many parts of the world as much for its gorgeous petal displays and cultural significance as for the splendidly sweet and tangy taste of the herbal tea it produces. In Hawaii, for instance, a woman who wears the hibiscus flower behind her left ear is indicating that she would like to take a lover, while one who wears it behind her right has already been claimed. One who wears it behind both, however, may present a bit of a quandary to the potential man, or else a laid-back dream come true: she already has one lover, but wouldn’t mind another.

Tea + self-care = match made in heaven. Check out our four favourite ways to use tea for taking care of mind and body.

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We all know that drinking enough water is key for good skin, but have you ever thought about switching things up with skin-loving herbal teas?

There are quite a few methods for making iced tea, and selecting the right method really depends on the tea leaves or herbs you are using to make the infusion...

Everyone has heard about the various health benefits of tea, but do you know what it is that makes drinking tea so healthy? Dr. Priya Prakash, ND, co-founder of Shanti Tea and founder of Awakenlife Naturopathic, explains in detail the specific health benefits of tea, and describes the specific compounds in tea that are responsible for these health benefits.

Of course, we cannot blame you if you’ve made the same mistake as many and assumed that Orange Pekoe is a flavor of tea. Something about it just sounds exotic and delicious, doesn’t it? But we’re here to tell you that that’s actually not the case: Orange Pekoe is in fact a grade of tea, a way to tell how good one tea is from the other based on the leaves themselves.