Teas And More

The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store

These delicious shortbread cookies are a perfect match for your tea.

Black tea contains "Polysaccharides," which are carbohydrates that work to slow blood sugar absorption. Studies have shown that 3 cups of black tea per day can decrease the chance of cardiovascular disease by as much as 11%, can protect the lungs from damage caused by cigarette smoke. The "Alkylamine antigens" in black tea helps to boost our immune response, and the "Tannins" can fight viruses hence helping to keep us protected from influenza, stomach flu, and other common viruses. Black tea helps to regulate blood sugar levels, leaving you more balanced, satisfied, and with fewer cravings. The antioxidants in black tea boost your metabolism, which helps to burn fat more effectively. Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea has the highest caffeine content and forms the basis for flavored teas.

Green tea is made with tea leaves; tea leaves have a concentration of "Egcg," and it has been widely studied to determine its health benefits. Green tea antioxidants have been proven to slow cancer growth in the bladder, breast, lung, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, and colorectal cancers. It has also been shown to prevent clogging of the arteries, effectively burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce the risk of neurological disorders like alzheimer's and parkinson's diseases, reduce the risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels. "Theanine," which is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves, is a substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect. Hence, green tea can considerably lower the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Also known as herbal infusions are made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots steeped in hot water, herbal teas have lower concentrations of antioxidants than green, white, black, and oolong teas. Their chemical compositions vary widely depending on the plant used. Varieties include chamomile, cinnamon, echinacea, ginger, hibiscus, jasmine, lavender, licorice, mint, mate, rosehip, rooibos (red tea), and many more. Rooibos (a.k.a red tea) is a primary ingredient for many of our herbal blends. Rooibos is a south african herb that is fermented. Although it has flavonoids with cancer-fighting properties, medical studies have been limited. However, it has been used in holistic medicine for many years to help with headaches, insomnia, asthma, bone weakness, hypertension, allergies, stomach cramps, colic, iron deficiencies, and to fight premature aging.