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Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of healing focused on keeping an individual in balance and aligned with nature.
Ayurveda goes back thousands of years, documented
in the ancient books of wisdom, the Vedas. The
Rig Veda, written 6,000 years ago, contains more
than 60 herbal blends for treating various ailments and attaining a healthy balance in our bodies.
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Consumed for centuries, black tea is the predominant form of tea enjoyed by the world. It undergoes a full processing regime to bring out the hearty flavor people associate with tea. The cup is typically dark with a full body.
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With its root in Indian Ayurvedic teachings, Chai tea is a spicy, aromatic treat meant to stimulate the mind as well as the body.
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All our decaffeinated teas are "naturally decaffeinated", a term used to denote the highest quality process for caffeine removal, the CO2 removal process. In this method, carbon-dioxide is applied at high pressure to the leaves to remove the caffeine. Compare this to the alternative chemical processes using Methylene chloride or Ethyl acetate, and you'll see why this is called the "naturally decaffeinated" method.
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A traditional english tea, earl grey tea is made by combining quality black teas with the essential oil of the bergamot fruit, an orange-like fruit grown in the Mediterranean.
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These caffeine free blends are based on fruits or herbs for a refreshing alternative drink. Most fruit blends are based on hibiscus flowers with other flavors added. For a unique and fruity drink, try our pear and apple base fruit teas as well.
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One of the oldest forms of tea, and the most popular tea consumned in China, the birthplace of the tea plant, green tea has enjoyed a revival in recent years as the health benefits have been studied in detail. Lightly oxidized, green tea has a light, sometimes grassy flavor, and typically produces a yellow or green cup.
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These caffeine-free blends combine the best of herbs and spices for a lively and healthy infusion.
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Traditionally, there are seventeen grades of jasmine tea, from the common teabag cut to the finest formed teas. Jasmine tea is a green tea created according to ancient traditions and is part of the unique class of tea called scented teas. Teas that gain their flavoring from the aroma or scent of flower blossoms rather than through oils or plant parts. The finest jasmine teas are scented 7-10 times in alternating racks of tea and jasmine blossoms.
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Partially fermented, Oolong tea is between black and green teas on the processing scale. This creates a delicious combination of the best aspects of both green and black teas while providing a flavor profile all its own. This is the preferred type of tea for many connossieurs.
Under the name Wu long tea, this tea has become popular in recent years due to its reported "slimming effect". Demand for this tea has skyrocketed, limited supplies available.
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Formed from compressed green or black tea, Pu-erh is an ancient type of tea known for its earthy flavor and medicinal value. It is slow-aged over many years to bring out a very refined flavor profile. Pu-erh tea is the only form of tea that increases in both flavor and value with age with some Pu-erh tea cakes going for over $2000 at auction.
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Rooibos tea is an herbal tea from the South African red bush. It is rich in minerals and antioxidants and has no caffeine. The national drink of South Africa, Rooibos tea has a light, fruity taste and is enjoyed both hot and iced.
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Once reserved for the Emperor of China or visiting heads of state, these cherished white teas are the epitome of what tea should be. Lightly processed, with only minimal steaming, these teas preserve much of the essence of the leaf, yielding a light cup rich in healthy properties.
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Yerba Mate tea is a caffeinated beverage very popular in South America. Its history dates back at least to the 1500's when the Spanish made contact with the Guarani Indians, the original purveyors of this fine brew.
Yerba Mate tea is often consumed in a social setting referred to as a "Mate Circle", utilizing a Mate gourd (Cuia) and a Mate straw (Bombilla).
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