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Jun 01

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May 29

Bird Pick’s Tuesday TEAchings: Chrysanthemum Tea

     Tuesday TEAchings: Chrysanthemum Tea                   

Origin: Zhejiang
Brew: Golden Yellow
Flavor: Naturally sweet and fragrant with a floral melody and a soothing mellow finish 

These select chrysanthemum flower buds are bloomed just about half way, then naturally dried to preserve their delightful flavors and scents. This tea contains no caffeine and has been used in Asia for centuries to cool and detoxify the body, and to clarify the eyes. Enjoy it hot or cold, sweetened or unsweetened, for a refreshing, mellow and fragrant drink.

• ·         Chrysanthemum tea detoxifies the blood, helps with sinus congestion and regulates high blood pressure. It can also help to calm the nerves.

• ·         Chrysanthemum Tea may help in the alleviation of dizziness.

• ·         The Chinese medicine prescribes this tea for relief against influenza and it is also used in treating heatstroke, due to its cooling effect.

• ·         When chrysanthemum tea is drunk with meals, it facilitates digestion, more so of greasy and oily foods. The tea is also consumed to strengthen the lungs and relieve head congestion.

• ·         The tea is also believed to improve vision and hearing. It can be safely recommended for obese people, as it contains zero calories, when consumed without adding sugar or honey. It also doesn’t contain any caffeine.

(http://allteaforyou.blogspot.com/2010/01/health-benefits-of-chrysanthemum-tea.html)

 ¼ LB Chrysanthemum Flower Buds –$11.00   

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May 15

Bird Pick’s Tuesday TEAchings: Masala Chai Tea

     Tuesday TEAchings: Masala Chai Tea                   

Origin: India
Brew: Mahagony
Type: Black
Flavor: A smooth, mellow and earthy rhythm with spicy notes and a tart undertone.

   “Masala chai” – meaning “spiced tea” – is made from black tea and an array of Indian spices and herbs. Only the top quality tea leaves, herbs and spices go into making this blend. delicate, smooth and flavorful blend that withstands multiple infusions. Delicious even without milk and sugar, this tea is sure to please your tastebuds.

•   Unlike coffee, chai has many inherently beneficial properties. The black tea in chai is rich in antioxidants and the spices in chai have been used for thousands of years to promote general health and well-being, as well as to treat various ailments.

• The basic spices in chai help stimulate, balance and support digestion. Cinnamon helps to calm the stomach and combat nausea and diarrhea. Ginger also soothes the stomach. Black pepper stimulates digestive fire as soon as it touches the taste buds. Cloves stimulate digestion. Fennel helps disperse flatulence.

•  Chai tea provides a robust, satisfying beverage that can substitute for some of your daily coffee consumption. Caffeinated tea has less caffeine than coffee, and decaffeinated tea has almost none. Having chai instead of coffee provides health benefits and satisfies the taste buds.(www.livestrong.com) 

 ¼ LB Masala Chai(Orthodox) –$12.50   ¼ LB Masala Chai(CTC)- $12.00

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