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Going green helps the environment by reducing the amount of pollution that enters the soil, water and air. By using alternative energy sources and avoiding the burning of fossil fuels, recycling and reducing waste and driving more efficiently, fewer pollutants are released into the environment. We all want to do our part to keep our Planet clean. Here are a few things you can start doing today. Plant something green today to eliminate the carbon emissions used to get produce to your plate. It's also a wonderful way to enjoy organic fresh produce.  Ride your bike instead of driving. Leaving the car at...

A Tisane tea is a naturally non-caffeinated blend of fruits, nuts and flowers. They are packed with healing power and when steeped release their essential oils creating a unique flavor profile. Sometimes they are referred to as herbal teas or flower teas and have been known for their therapeutic benefits. High in vitamin C, nutrients, and antioxidants. Each tisane has a different flavor, wellness benefit, and a digestible form of plant vitamins and nutrients. The most common ingredient of most tisanes is Hibiscus. It's the ingredient that produces the red color and tart sweetness in the tea. Hibiscus is also high in Vitamin...

Before you reach for over the counter medication for relief from runny noses, itchy watery eyes, sinus pressure, and fatigue from allergies. Reach for a cup of herbal tea instead. Tea provides a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effect and it's an excellent way to stay hydrated and fill up on the antioxidants the body needs.  Most herbal teas will have one or more allergy fighting ingredients. They are a blend of different ingredients that produce a wonderful allergy fighting elixir. Below are just a few of our herbal teas that we recommend can help you feel better.  Rooibos tea contains bioflavonoids...

Today we celebrate the past, the present and future Women of America. Women have shaped the course of history with their strength, intelligence, passion, and leadership qualities. Women have challenged the status quo, made lasting reforms, and some have presided over their countries for decades, ushering in prosperity and cultural revolutions. Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first woman to hold this office, and the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century. Margaret Thatcher was dubbed the “Iron Lady" by the Soviets for her hardheadedness.  Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928). In...

A breakfast tea that has been enjoyed for centuries and characterized by its robust, malty flavor, and reddish color. Irish breakfast is more robust and stronger than English breakfast. The unique flavor of this breakfast tea is due to the strong Assam content in the blend. Assam is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in India. Discovered by a famous Scotsman, Robert Bruce who found the tea growing in the wild in the Assam district of India. It was introduced to the upper class in 1835 and by the middle of the 19th century it became affordable to...