03
Sep
By
Kenneth Roberts
Each month I talk about the health benefits of certain herbs, but what about the actual tea bush (camellia sinensis)? The tea leaf itself is a very powerful herb and tool to use for supporting…
30
Aug
By
Mai-Anh
Whether you call it pop or soda, we all know by now that the majority of fizzy soft drinks out there aren't very good for you. Just one average 16-oz bottle of soda contains ten…
04
Aug
By
Kenneth Roberts
Consuming caffeine is undoubtedly the most popular way to jump start our day, get a boost of energy, and even sustain ourselves throughout. Many of our customers seek out tea as an alternative to coffee.…
08
Jul
By
Kenneth Roberts
The golden petals from Calendula Officinalis (also known as marigold) contain high levels of beta carotene and vitamin A and are used for a variety of ailments or conditions of the skin. Because of its…
18
Jun
By
Mai-Anh
(photo credit: Caitlin Gerres, Caitlin Gerres Photography) Everyone knows there's a lot of pressure around getting married. Once the big question is popped, the planning starts in earnest! Each wedding celebrates the union of two…
04
Jun
By
Kenneth Roberts
Whether you are a social drinker, party animal, or like to have a cocktail in the comfort of your own home, more than likely at one time or another you’ve overdone it and ended up…
02
May
By
Mai-Anh
As former high school teachers, Emily and I are often asked, "Why did you leave the education sector?" The long answer is that we merely changed subjects and environments. Although I started at Discover Teas…
09
Apr
By
Kenneth Roberts
Jasmine has been used to flavor green, oolong and even black teas since it was introduced in China in 206 BC during the Han Dynasty, but it did not become wildly popular until the Qing…
31
Mar
By
Chris
Are you exhausted from all the stress life keeps doling out? It seems to be coming from all directions, with nowhere to hide until finally crawling under the covers at night; only to wake up…
When we think of egg-dyeing, we normally think about the neon colors available every spring in supermarkets, but there are much more natural ways to make colorful festive eggs. In this blog, we're exploring natural…
