Steep It Loose — HEALTH & WELLNESS

  Beautiful skin starts from within. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, composed of three layers. The outermost layer is the epidermis, then comes the dermis, with the deepest layer being subcutaneous tissue. Skin is always in a dynamic state of self-renewal, its cells constantly moving and differentiating. The skin aging process can be viewed as two distinct mechanisms: internal and external. The deeper layers of the skin are affected by an increased breakdown in internal cellular processes, while the epidermis primarily sustains damage from external factors, the greatest of which is chronic sun exposure. All layers...

The weather’s piping hot, and we’re getting to that time of year when we all need something on hand to stay hydrated. About 75% of us Americans are chronically dehydrated. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration can adversely affect fatigue, mood, and concentration, and bring on anxiety and headaches [1] [2]. But maybe water is too plain for you, soda too sugary, and hydration mixes overly loaded with chemicals. If you’re looking for something more natural to keep you well hydrated, there are a plethora of teas out there for you, and the ways they can be prepared are...

Dragonwell (Longjing) is the most classic green tea from China, immortalized as a tribute tea by emperors and revered the world over. The original Dragonwell that was recognized by Emperor Qianlong and propelled the Hangzhou Westlake region to fame is made from an old tree tea cultivar, called Qunti. Ours is a premium-grade Organic Dragonwell made from this same ancient cultivar. It very distinctly conveys the rocky granite terroir of the pristine region where it is grown on a 500-acre terrace tea garden spanning the lush hillsides of Qiandao Lake, about 100 miles from Hangzhou. The fresh Spring tea leaves...

Herbal Teas for Women's Health & Hormone Balance (And They’re Not Only for Women!) Women’s lives go through widely varying hormonal phases: from childhood, through teenage years to adulthood (and perhaps becoming a mother), and eventually, menopause and aging. At each phase the body and mind are developing, changing, continuously discovering the new human we are today. These transitions remind me of the words of Toni Morrison “You are your best thing” (Beloved). As a woman-owned and operated business centered on health and wellness, we’re keen on understanding the benefits of tea and herbals at all these different stages in a...