Tea Time!

While at Whole Foods last week, I visited the TEA BOOTH to sample and ask questions. I ended up with two bags of wonderful tea leaves:

Organic Chamomile Medley
A calming chamomile blend with sweet honey-like character with a hint of mint, blended to relax and refresh.

Organic Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate (pronounced "yerba mahtay") is a medicinal and cultural drink of ancient origins. Introduced to the world by the Guarani Indians of South America, Mate contains ingredients that help keep its drinkers healthy and energetic. Mate has also become a cultural phenomenon throughout South America. It's benefits are obvious:

Energize The Body

Stimulate Mental Alertness

Aid Weight Loss

Cleanse The Colon

Gentle Diuretic

Accelerate Healing Process

Relieve Stress

Calm Allergies

Fortify Immune System

Increase Longevity

Add both tea blends together and serve.

My first choice for sweetener is the local Round Rock native wildflower honey. This can be purchased at nearby farmer's markets, (soon HEB), and at Whole Foods. It is always best to consume LOCAL honey, as this can help fight against seasonal allergies.

I've recently been introduced to Agave Nectar. This is another natural and healthy alternative to table sugar. Agave nectar comes from a cactus.

Of course, the natural sweetener Stevia, which comes from a plant known as SWEET LEAF is another healthy sweetener.

Check out my new tea cup from IKEA. This quaint mid-sized tea cup came in a set of 6 for only $9.99!!

Time to relax with some tea!