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Fo-Ti Root Tea Blend with Wild Cherry Bark and Cinnamon

There is a bit of myth and storytelling surrounding Fo-Ti Root . It is celebrated in Chinese medicine as a plant native to China (but also grown in Taiwan and Japan) and believed to be a tonic for all sorts of overall health and longevity uses. In fact, Fo-Ti is also commonly known as He Shou Wu which loosely translates to "Mr. Wu's hair stays black” implying that Fo-Ti root will promote youthfulness. A bit of legend with one's tea can be fun! Read More

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Photo Thursday!

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DIY: Homemade Ginger "Bug" and Fermented Herbal Sodas

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Field and Flower Tea Blend with Alfalfa Leaf and Cinnamon

Being in tune with the seasons can mean looking to our surroundings for inspiration when it comes to the food on our plates, the activities we do, and even the beverages we drink. As the fields get full and high with grasses, flowers, and nourishing medicinal plants, I feel an urge to create a tea of those fragrant, nutritional offerings.

This tea is packed with vitamins, beta-carotene, and antioxidants, not to mention the delicious flavors of an earthy summer day...

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