Herb Renaissance

As National Heart Awareness month comes to a close, we want to focus in on a delicious, tart tea that heals our heart. This tea tends to be a crowd favorite, giving you a mildly fruity, and floral taste. It’s hard to believe just how much our bodies can benefit from something that tastes so good! Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis is an herb that can be brewed into tea, and much like our Aronia Berries (check out our previous post), are packed full of antioxidants that promote heart health. To briefly reiterate, antioxidants shield your body’s cells from the harmful outcomes...

Now that the commercial, heart holiday is over, we can focus on the fact that February is National Heart Awareness Month! We know it’s difficult to focus on what keeps our organs running smoothly when we’re trying to run through the hustle and bustle of NYC, so what can we throw into our morning tea that assures a healthy heart? Aronia berries, also known as chokeberries, are the perfect little fruits that you can easily boil into your tea. They’re filled with more antioxidants than any other berry. The polyphenols (micronutrients) in the aronia berry is intertwined with the rich...

  Today you may be finishing your second glass of wine, cuddling up with your voracious Valentine, hoping for the crucial moment. Your sweetheart is getting sweeter, but your energy doesn’t match theirs after a long work week. You want to be your best, but something is holding you back. Your drive for romance needs some fuel. Your longevity is lacking. Let Tribulus contribute to your journey on the holiday that should have your heart racing.  Tribulus Terrestis, also known as Caltrop, can be brewed into an earthy tea that enhances your libido. It raises the luteinizing or follicle hormone levels....

You can enjoy this fresh minty tea after a meal to aid in digestion, reduce stomach acid and cleanse the palate.