Herbal Teas
Tips for Making Your Tea Even Healthier
make your tea healthier without sacrificing taste or quality.
Rooibos; Herbal with Power and Pizazz, but no Caffeine!
Rooibos (/ˈrɔɪbɒs/ ROY-Boss; Afrikaans: [rɔːibɔs], meaning "red bush"), or Aspalathus linearis, is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa's fynbos biome. The leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is called rooibos, bush...
Savor a Cup of Pine Needle Tea. Forage for Vitamin-C Enriched Herb
Pine Needle Tea. Forage for pine needles and discover an excellent source of Vitamin-C.
Growing an Herbal Tea Garden With Seed Bombs
We all know that the world is not perfect. However, many of us are excited by the opportunity to change our communities for the better, but don’t always feel empowered. I have a simple idea that could be…
Sip a Cup of Tulsi Tea to Soothe Your Stress
Soothe your stress and relax with a cup of Tulsi herbal tea – no caffeine but many healthful benefits.
Sharing the Strong, Distinctive Taste of Yerba Mate
Unique Tea Experiences at the Dobra Tea House - Yerba Mate A trip to the Dobra tea house has a way of gathering all the elements of the day and making them a part of the tea-drinking experience. We drink beverages distractedly throughout our multi-tasking lives all...
The Healthy Happy Hibiscus
The Beauty of Hibiscus Tea How can you resist something that steeps up to be so beautiful in colour?! However, Hibiscus is not just pretty – it's pretty darn good for you, too! I think we all know there are exaggerated and inaccurate facts all over the Internet –...
What Is Candle Bush Tea?
Why Candle Bush Is So Popular In JapanWe consume toxins through food, drinks, hygiene products, and free radicals every day. The fast-paced lifestyle Americans face can make drinking enough water, exercising, and eating healthy almost impossible. Toxic food and drinks...
Rooibos and Other Herbal Adventures
A while ago I realized about how much we love Rooibos in our shop. And we sell a lot of it.
Visiting the Theodore Payne Foundation
The foundation and garden center foster and safeguard a vast collection of native plants.
Best Teas for Joint Pain Management
Joint pain is quick to hinder our mobility as well as decrease our fervor in life. It manifests as inflammation, which is usually characterized by swollen joints, redness, loss of joint function and stiffness.
Combating Burnout With Tea
Stress can lead to burnout, and one means of helping to address stress in our lives is through tea.
What are the Benefits of Drinking Sage Tea?
Since ancient times, sage (Salvia officinalis) has been associated with good health. The herb’s Latin name, Salvia, translates into “to be saved.” In Chinese, Indian, and North American herbal practices, tea made from sage leaves has been used as a soothing, cooling digestive aid [and] produces a peppery fragrance with a mildly astringent flavor.
Honeydew, Lime, and Rooibos Smoothie
Diane shows you how to make a Honeydew Lime Ginger Rooibos Smoothie…
How to Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with Tea
Did you wake up asking yourself how to celebrate the first official Native American holiday? We woke up wondering how we could celebrate indigenous people’s day with tea.
What Can Herbal Tea Do For Your Dog?
Your pets might be able to receive the same benefits when they ingest the right kind of tea under your supervision…
Finding The Perfect Teas For Your Daily Workout Routine
Tea can be the perfect workout beverage you need to attain your fitness goals…
5 Herbal Teas to Relax Aches and Pains
Many common and easily available herbs, in addition to Camellia sinensis (true tea) can help relieve our daily aches and pains.
CBD Mint Tea Recipe And Its Benefits
Steeping herbs in tea is one of the most beneficial and elegant means of attaining its benefits.
Little-Known Health Remedies Using Tea
There are several health remedies using tea that can help you live a healthier, happier life.
7 Things To Know About CBD Tea
CBD is a versatile ingredient finding revolutionary applications in several sectors like medicine, fitness, beauty, and wellness.
The Amazing Benefits of Reishi Mushroom Tea
The reishi mushroom has become popular due to its medicinal properties.
5 Detox Teas You Can Make Using Regular Herbs
While going through the detoxification process, drinking herbal tea has proven to be very beneficial.
CBD Tea For Wellness
By adding CBD to your tea, you can spice up your daily routine and it can enhance your experiences.
Spring has sprung; Do You Need a Spring Tea Tonic?
We’ve all heard of spring tonics – how about creating one of your own with a tea of your choice? Anything consumed with a positive mindset can do wonders for the body and soul. Choose a tea you like and then find some of the wonderful herbal blends to mix with it. ...
Musicali-Tea; Appreciating Tea & Music
Guest Contributor, Dr. Sally Wei of Sally's Parlor in Santa Rosa, CARecorded for the International Virtual Tea Festival, November 6-8, 2020During the International Virtual Tea Festival 2020, Dr. Sally Wei conducted this presentation that she called, "Musicali-Tea;...
Five Best Teas for Skin
Here are five teas you need to try out that will do wonders for your skin and make it look healthy and glowy.
A Short History of Tea in Chile
A friend was going over tea consumption stats by country and noted that Chile is high on the list, which I asked an online contact there about.
How to Brew Rooibos
Here at T Ching, we are proud to be featuring these delightful and informative videos by Diane Walden of Cal Teas. Here is an informative video about rooibos and how to brew it! Rooibos is the super-herb from South Africa. (Learn more about Rooibos & see our many...
Introduction to Hemp and CBD Tea – Part 1
There has been a lot of innovation and health studies regarding tea over the past few decades. While most are familiar with the various health benefits of camellia sinensis, and the different herbs and spices found in herbal teas, another newcomer is Hemp and CBD tea....
Interview: Olive Leaf Tea
We recently got the chance to learn a little bit about olive leaf tea from Barbara Hare, co-owner of Baroness Olive Oil. Please enjoy! ( Please note that interviews do not necessarily reflect the opinions of T Ching, nor do we either agree or disagree with any...
Chlorella Tea for Health and Healing
As the world is progressing, people are taking their inner health and beauty seriously. Many makeup brands and healthcare nutritionists are now advising the use of extracts of certain products that we would never have dreamt of using or consuming. Even professionals...
Creative Alignment: A New Purpose for Tea
Guest Contribution by: Ashley Fleischer The power of tea never ceases to surprise! Well-known as the world’s first medicine, there’s no time like the present to keep it on call and working for the people who so passionately drink it; but why not give this versatile...
Best Plants to Choose for the Ultimate Tea Garden
The second-most-consumed drink in the world is tea and it's a perfect solution for many occasions – as a cool drink on a hot summer day, a great addition at a fancy brunch, and a welcoming remedy for a sore throat on a cold winter evening. From its beginnings in China...
Lavender Tea Party; Local + Virtual Tea Party
Here are a few tips for planning a themed tea party with one of our favorite summer blooming herbs - Lavender. I've included several suggestions for making your event fun if you are able to share it in person or if you want to convert it to a virtual tea party. ...
Tea! It’s Not Just a Drink … It’s a Memory
Freelance contribution by: Mercedes WadkinsYou know when you smell a certain scent that brings up a memory? Maybe it’s cotton candy to remind you of the fair or a perfume that grandma wore and brings back all those wonderful sensations that went along with it! Tea...
Soothing Teas To Use For Toothaches
Toothaches are one of the most common dental problems in the world, with a whopping 88% of people experiencing a toothache in their lifetime. It can be caused by decay and cavities, but many people also experience tooth pain due to hypersensitivity to certain foods or...
Are Herbal Teas Safe During Pregnancy?
Finalist in the 2019 Writers Contest – Health & Well-Being Category See the Writers Contest rules and full ongoing list of finalists One study found that 79% of pregnant women increase their consumption of herbal teas, with 38% drinking them as an alternative to...
Best Teas to Boost Brain Function and Creativity
Drinking a hot mug of tea not only helps us feel good, but it also has a role to play in improving brain function and boosting creativity. It is thought that the caffeine and L-theanine content in tea have the effect of decreasing mental fatigue and boosting...
The Stress-Relieving, Sleep-Inducing Power of Herbal Tea
Return to T Ching Classics: Stress The American Institution of Stress reported that 76% of Americans feel financial and work-related situations are leading high stressors. Needless to say, stress can impact the amount of sleep you get in a night. Sleep and mental...
Still Into the Blue & Distilled With the Blue
Yes, I'm still into the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, but it seems I am not the only one! I just found it infused in alcohol as Empress 1908 Original Indigo Gin – I'm enjoying it right this minute – so I'm hoping to get through this post only minimally affected. For...
The Blue Butterfly Pea Flower
Flower Power — it's still alive and well and super impressive! I have mentioned the Clitoria ternatea plant in a previous post (Ave Tea), and I'm having so much fun with it that I wanted to share a bit more about it because I've since discovered and used the powdered...
Violet Leaf Tisane
After receiving a notification that a package had been delivered, I decided that since it was a sunny day I would walk the quarter-mile to the end of our driveway in order to retrieve it. I was very happy I’d done so, as to my great surprise I found wild violets...
Green Tea & Rose Lemonade With Honey Hibiscus Syrup
Flavorful, refreshing and healthy iced tea blended beverage recipe
Tissanes for Man’s/Woman’s Best Friend
My daughter rescued an older dog, Mavis, about a year ago. Jennifer was willing to adopt an older dog and said she'd be interested in a dog that was 4-6 years old. She found Mavis and fell in love. Mavis is deaf and going blind but that's not stopping her at all. She...
Tea and the Immune System
But did you know that simply drinking tea on a daily basis will help boost your immune system? It turns out there are studies that show certain components found in tea – specifically EGCG and L-theanine – that help strengthen the immune system by priming T cell activity.
Seven Ways Herbal Teas Can Benefit Your Complexion
Herbal teas have many benefits – some of them help us sleep, some have antibacterial properties, while others improve our digestion or reduce bad cholesterol. However, many herbal teas also have a positive impact on our skin. In case you didn’t know this, here’s how herbal teas can improve your complexion and help you look fresh and younger.
Best Teas For Inflammation
What is Inflammation? If you’ve ever twisted your knee, cut your finger, or been stung by an insect, you have firsthand experience with inflammation. The familiar sensations of pain, redness, swelling, and heat that result from an injury or infection are hallmarks of...
Lettuce Leaf Tea……..?
Every once in a while I come across something new, and lettuce leaf tea is a good example. I've never heard of it before. I found a few resources that give information about the amazing health benefits of this leaf, and when it's organic it's even better. So join me...
5 Ways to Enjoy Tulsi with Japanese Green Tea – Part 2
Continued from yesterday's post 3. Tulsi with Hot Milk and Matcha Is it a cold day and you want something warm to warm you up and soothe your mood? Well we know the perfect fix to keep you cozy inside! Prepare some hot milk with matcha and add a touch of tulsi and...
5 Ways to Enjoy Tulsi with Japanese Green Tea – Part 1
If you've never had tulsi before, it's about time that you tried this amazing spice. If you have had it before or use it regularly, then you know just how delicious it can be in almost anything. Tulsi smells much like clove and has a strong, mint-like flavor that can...
Rose Hip Tisane
A few weeks back, my husband went for a walk in a forested area and brought me back a surprise: Freshly-picked rose hips! He knows that I’m always excited to receive ingredients to use for medicinal purposes, and rose hips are a powerhouse of healthful benefits. Rose...
4 Easy Steps To Make Your Own Herbal Tea Blends From Scratch
We all know that tea is the nation’s favourite hot drink. Most people have a favourite brand – but whether you drink PG Tips, Tetleys or Yorkshire Tea, they’re all proprietary blends of black tea that have been carefully created to achieve their particular flavour. If...
Peppermint Tisane – Another Healthy Beverage
Peppermint tisane benefits more than the gut. It’s great to sip on at work too, thanks to its ability to help increase focus and concentration.
Guayusa Tea Benefits Part 1
Guest Contribution by Nat Eliason of Cup & Leaf Guayusa is a South American drink that has begun to gain prominence in the west. It's considered a cousin of the famous yerba mate and is ingrained in Latin culture. It's a key part of social gatherings and known for...
Ginger – A Health Wonder
I have been interested in health and wellness for decades. It was that interest that helped shift me away from soda and begin my love affair with green tea. My husband is an herbalist so I've learned, over the years, about the amazing health benefits of countless...
It Ain’t Just For Stomach Distress – The Wonders of Chamomile Tea
I think we're all familiar with the GI benefits of this wonderful herb, chamomile. This mild-tasting tisane is something that you might want to give another look at. I wouldn't think of not having some in the house for those occasional stomach upsets. Although my mom...
Zobo Tea
I recently came across an article about a tea which is known as "Zobo" in Nigeria and apparently "Roselle" in other regions. For Americans, it's a vibrant tisane know as Hibiscus. Earlier this year I returned to my second home in Southern Spain and much to my delight,...
Tea at Night
Return to T Ching Classics: Tea and Sleep Inspired by Michelle's post about tea and health, I thought I would write about the one time I absolutely never drink tea: Late at night. A regular sufferer of insomnia, I have learned through experience that I can't have...
Green Tea: Healing And Serenity In A Cup
Aaron Fisher, in his book The Way of Tea: Reflections on a Life with Tea, notes, “Tea’s ability to both stimulate our awareness and calm us down at the same time makes it the ideal center for a natural and spontaneous meeting with the Tao." Every tea drinker knows...
Three Alternatives to Regular Black Tea: Green Tea, White Tea, Red Tea
Guest post by Dakota Murphey Did you know that, after water, tea is the most popular drink in the world? Not so surprising when you consider that 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day in the UK alone. After Turkey and Ireland, the UK is the third biggest tea...
The Olive Tea
Move over, Matcha! There's another tea coming to town. The Olive Tree has a rich history, not just as far back as the Bible, but even much further. Once known as the "king of trees" and also said to be the "tree of life" in the Garden of Eden; in North America, we...
10 Reasons Why Tea is a Universal Home Remedy
Tea is a widely consumed beverage that seems to be suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a home brunch, a business lunch or a dinner with friends. Some recognize specific teas by their flavor, others prefer them for their health benefits. Tea is usually made of...
Herbs and Contraindications
A friend of mine who is a nurse recently posted a PSA on his social media about herbal-to-medication interactions and how it's one of the largest categories of avoidable medical harm. As someone who casually dabbles in herbalism, one of the things that I have...
Tea Blending: Rose Petals and Tea Leaves
Rose petals, like tea leaves, have long bewitched throughout history, encompassing poetry affecting both the heart and spirit. The rose’s power to soften and uplift the spirit and open the heart are perhaps its most well-known of healing abilities, and can be...
Hangover Tisane Recipe
I began studying herbalism in my late teens, and have continued practicing to varying degrees ever since. While in my early college days, the top two requests I got were tea for when people were sick with some kind of cold or flu; and a cure for "wine flu" also known...
Colds and Flus and Tea
Winter brings with it the festivities and holidays, but also can be a dreaded time of year for some because of colds, flu or other associated sicknesses. With a little planning, you can get through the season with barely more than a sniffle, even while people around...
Dive Into the Magical World of Herbs
While few people are aware that pharmacy-sold medications are often derived from plants, such as the willow bark-based aspirin we typically use to relieve headaches, or the mighty morphine from opium poppy, even fewer people know the full extent of herbal powers....
Probiotic tea
There are a lot of food labels that have been used by companies over the decades. Some informative, some deceptive. Some terms are regulated, while some are not. Other companies use trending labels for a product that has little to do with nutrition. For example, candy...
Refreshing Hibiscus Tea
The flowers and leaves of the hibiscus plant are widely known to have an abundance of benefits for the skin and hair. In fact, at home in India, we often make a concoction of coconut oil simmered with hibiscus flowers and curry leaves to apply on the hair. Having...
Immortali-Tea
The search for the fountain of youth, the magic herbs, the tinctures, tonics, and elixirs with supernatural and unexplained cures has been going on relentlessly for millennia. It seems many people want to live forever. Many desire immortality, and most people truly...
Review: Rooilife Rooibos Tea
Last week I got to try a new (to me) brand of rooibos tea--that is, Rooilife rooibos tea. The first thing that struck me was the packaging. Up until that point, I don't think I've seen tea packaging I would consider truly appealing. This box of tea bags has a great...
Tea drinking culture in Australia
Britain’s younger sibling Australia has taken a lot after her big sister; even though they haven’t been on such good terms for a while now, Australia’s language, some of its culture and a few customs (the dominant one being tea drinking) is ample proof that the apple...
Brew a Cup of Turmeric Tea for Astounding Health Benefits
Human beings are exposed to a lot of chemicals that find their way into our bodies. Luckily, the body has a natural way of getting rid of any of these toxic substances. Turmeric is a spice that can be consumed to help in the eradication of dangerous chemicals in our...
The Benefits of Holy Basil
Ginger spiked tea with a few leaves of Holy Basil added to it is something I distinctly remember as a part of those days during my growing-up years when I could sense the beginning of an irritating cough or needed an urgent relief to the blocked nasal passage. In...
When Disease Brings Ease with Herbal Teas: A Wild Leaf Teas Review
For those of us who have been hit with a medical crisis, we know how it can truly rock our world. For those lucky enough to get to the other side, we often gain valuable experiences that cause a shift in our lives, long after the illness has passed. Susan Parnell had...
Making Homemade Kombucha
Kombucha, a fermented tea beverage has been a very hot topic. Now considered to be a potent health elixir, this beverage is the source of numerous conversations. What is it? What does it taste like? What are the health benefits? Although Kombucha is quickly...
Flavoring Tea at Home with Home-Grown Herbals
There are very few truly gifted blenders that make me want to give blending a try. I know my place and it isn't my calling. Finding the best tasting tea and herbals in the world for our business collection is. I know a naturally gifted blender when I taste...
Senna: Silent and Dangerous
What's in your herbal blend? With the growing popularity of slimming, diet, and detox teas, we still need to know what we are putting into our bodies. Even though the package says "All Natural" or "Organic" it is still beneficial to know the ingredients since many of...
Bowl Six: healing and community; work and service
The only reason to seek mastery of this tea is in service of our world. Furthermore, it is perhaps paradoxical that the road to mastery itself essentially contains service, for without it mastery can never be achieved. Having cultivated inner awareness
What IS NOT tea?
What about all these other “teas”? Confusion about what is a true tea comes from the indiscriminate use of the word “tea.” It seems that any beverage made from hot water and a plant ends up with the appellation “tea.” People say they like mint tea, rooibos tea, yerba mate tea, and others
Tart times two
Being a long time lover of black tea, I was impressed to encounter an herbal tea that I actually liked when Celestial Seasonings introduced Red Zinger forty years ago.
Deep Blue Brew: Blue Chai
“Please visit us on www.bluechai.com for brewing instructions.” Generally speaking, I experiment first and read the instructions later.
GoMo detox tea
The idea came to me while I was back home in Louisiana last year for my grandmother’s death. I’d been a bartender, in LA and New Orleans, and worked my fair share of restaurant jobs so I’ve dealt with many a hangover.
Herbal Mist bottled teas – These are not your parents’ bottled teas!
You may recall that back in January I had the pleasure of interviewing NASCAR legend Joe Nemechek about his foray into the tea industry. Before speaking with Mr. Nemechek, NASCAR racing and tea seemed like a curious combination…
Green rooibos – A gem
We’re sniffing out (literally and figuratively) great teas and herbals all the time. That’s part of our very fun and rewarding career in specialty tea retailing. One of the best possible experiences is when you find that gem, that jewel…
Mulberry Leaf tea
When it comes to herbal or botanical “teas” (also called tisanes), many of the most striking pure-leaf botanicals without added flavorings or ingredients often go under-appreciated…
Blending tea with a potent herb – Cassia Auriculata
On my recent visit to India searching for ayurvedic and herbal teas to delight Latin American and Mexican tea drinkers, I encountered quite a few. I hope this research will be appreciated by Mexicans and Argentinians…
Growing herbal tea from seed bombs: Part 2
In my post last month, I promised to teach you how to make “tea bombs,” which are a lot like seed bombs that grow into herbal tea plants instead of non-edible flowers. After much deliberation, I decided to use catnip…
Positive results with Bunn’s Trifecta
Upon opening our third store, we thought it would be fun to try a product that Bunn had previously been selling only to coffee shops and use it to make tea. Adagio Teas is currently the only tea shop to carry the Trifecta…
HELPS herbal teas for what ails you
I'm often asked to review tea-related items and I'm especially delighted when they're health and wellness related. Recently, I received seven boxes of HELPS teas and slowly, but surely, I'm working my way through them. HELPS began in 1959 with the mission of three...
Yerba Mate – The Gaúcho Way
Discovering Yerba Mate with Friends While having dinner with some friends from Brazil, our conversation turned to traditional Brazilian cuisine - the seafood in aromatic sauces, the barbecued meats seasoned with garlicky marinades, the cheese rolls that melt in your...