Steep It Loose — WHOLE LEAF TEA

The legacy of tea being used as a healthful beverage has its historical beginnings in 2737 BC in China. All tea comes from a single species of plant native to Southeast Asia, Camellia sinensis (meaning “Chinese Camellia”). As soon as tea leaves are picked from the plant, they begin to dehydrate and start to turn brown,…

Digestion is not a comfortable topic of discussion for most of us. Stomach pains, bloating, gas, and constipation are just a few of the ailments that can prevent us from enjoying our days off or take the focus out of a busy day. Luckily, you don’t need to reach for the medicine cabinet to achieve…

As fall rolls in bringing with it colder temperatures, shorter days, and holidays, it also acts as a reminder to keep an eye on our health. Whether you are prepping your body for transitioning into the fall holiday season, the shifts in time, or for the inevitable colds, here at The Tea Spot we’ve got…

Turmeric Tonic Recipes #4 Now that we’ve been very good and powered up on superfoods, it is time for a twist. Bring out the Turmeric Vodka Cooler! If you are just joining us, you can see our first post of the series, TT Detox Infusion. This sophisticated drink is sweet, tangy and spicy-Bottoms up! (Although of course…