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Immunity in Every Sip: Top 5 Teas to Boost Wellness This Monsoon
As the seasons change, your bodyās ability to fight off infections can be compromised. With the right tea for monsoon immunity, you can naturally boost your defences.Herbal infusions are known to be rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and adaptogens. These compounds help support overall wellness, making immunity tea a functional addition to your routine.
If you're looking for the best tea for immunity, consider teas that combine ancient herbs, healing spices and therapeutic botanicals. Not only do these blends support your immune system, but they also offer comfort from the damp, cold days of the monsoon.
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Darjeeling Teas Beyond the First Flush and Second Flush
Darjeeling's distinct flavours and fragrances are well known and divided into flushes according to the harvest season. There are numerous varieties of Darjeeling teas besides the well-known first and second flush. These distinct varieties of Darjeeling tea accommodate a wide range of tastes and sensations, meeting the needs of different people on different occasions. Tea connoisseurs can recognise the regionās rich flavour range and adaptability by tasting these several Darjeeling tea varieties. Every variety offers something different, showcasing the inventiveness and long history of Darjeeling tea manufacturing. Allegedly, several other speciality and handcrafted variants exist that showcase the distinct terroir...
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How to Enjoy a Perfect Rainy Day
Starting from late July and lasting up to the end of September, the Indian monsoon season is nothing short of magical. After the long, scorching summer heat, the heavy rains, cloudy skies, and cool breeze come as a much-needed respite. Not only is it cooler and more comfortable but it is as if the rains breathe new life into all things and rejuvenate the atmosphere. The trees look green and lush, the ponds and streams are overflowing with water, the animals are happy, and it is as if the thirst of the earth has been quenched by the welcome rainfall....
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Top 6 Refreshing Iced Teas to Brew Today!
The sun is out and itās scorching hot! All we tea-lovers will agree that itās never too hot for some garma garam milk tea. But the summers are a nice time to experiment with the delightfully diverse flavors and variations of iced-tea. What better way to keep cool than sipping on some delicious, refreshing iced-tea! If youāre still not convinced, read on to find why this rejuvenating beverage is the perfect go-to summertime drink. Tea, because of its nature, is always a good choice of drink. It's low in calories, it hydrates you, has no fat or preservatives, and is...
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5 drinks to brighten your Holi celebrations this year
One of the most loved and widely celebrated festivals across the country, Holi, is the festival of color. It is during the day that people take to the streets and rooftops armed with coloured powders, liquid colors, water balloons, and water guns to play with their friends and family. If youāre outside your house, you can expect to get drenched and showered with colors! Everyone is fair game because as the saying goes āBura na maano Holi hai!ā A major aspect of the celebrations is the delicious food and drinks that are prepared for all. Weāve all grown up indulging...
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Getting into the Holiday Spirit
The most wonderful time of the year is here. Itās finally time to get into the holiday spirit and get around having fun. Hereās a list of things you can do to be merry and bright and live Christmas to the fullest! WATCH A CHRISTMAS MOVIE Ā Grab your favourite blanket and your Christmas jammies, stock up on hot chocolate, grab a bowl of popcorn and settle in with the family for a Christmas movie marathon. Here are some Christmas movies that we love - Ā The Christmas Story The Muppet Christmas Carol The Nightmare Before Christmas The Simpsonās Christmas Special The...
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Amazing Rooibos Tea Benefits You Didnāt Know
The history of Rooibos tea, pronounced āroy-bosā and also known as Red-bush is a rich and expansive one. Itās rooted in and with the Khoisan people, a group of indigenous Bushmen, over three centuries ago! The Khoisan harvested the Aspalathus Linearis plant and used its leaves as herbal remedies to treat a wide variety of ailments. The drink made by the Bushmen was also widely popular because of its delightful taste. As the population of the tribes began to dwindle, so did the knowledge of the tree but a certain botanist who goes by the name- Carl Humberg rediscovered the...
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10 unusual ingredients that elevate your tea from regular to exquisite
Ā Growing up in India, most of us grew up drinking chai- a robust black tea steeped with flavours of spices. The entry of several niche artisanal tea companies ( including Karma Kettle) between 2015-2020 introduced Indians to a whole new world of teas. Indians were educated, informed, well travelled and realized that tea isnāt just āchaiā or āblack teaā or āgreen teaā it is a veritable smorgasbord of whole tea leaves, blends, botanicals, fruits, spices and ingredients that is nothing less than exotic. Today, we cannot imagine a day spent without savouring any of our specially-blended artisanal teas. Green...
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Tips to Brew Milk Tea : 6 must-have wellness teas for milk-tea lovers
Ā Consuming green tea without the addition of milk or sugar has plenty of benefits, however, milk tea isnāt far behind if you brew it right.Ā Picking a Tea Camp We have travelled far and wide to study tea drinking habits and pick the best ingredients to blend our teas. And what have we learned on our journeys? There are two types of tea drinkers in this world: those who love their tea blends sans milk and the other half, who cannot imagine tea without milk! Research has shown the benefits of drinking green tea everyday. So are milk teas...
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International Tea Day Special | Debunking tea myth: Tea has the same caffeine levels as coffee
On the occasion of International Tea Day on May 21, letās uncover one of the most common misconceptions about tea: that itās caffeine free. If you werenāt aware that tea containsĀ caffeine, then this blog is just what the barista recommends. Secret Ingredient in All Teas Itās not like we need a special day to talk about our love for tea and all things chai related. As tea connoisseurs, our day, our partnerships, conversations, and mission all revolve around tea and numerous benefits. But on the occasion of International Tea Day, which is celebrated around the world on May 21, we...
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