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10 teas that are perfect for your workout routines: guide to drinking tea before, during and after your exercise
If you are looking for a beverage that is close to zero calorie, is vegan and completely natural, and filled with vital herbs, fruits, flowers, and essential nutrients, then tea is the perfect workout buddy you have been waiting for. Take a look at our 10 tea recommendations that will help you zip through different workout routines and also help you relax after. Tea is an All-Rounder We have always been championing teas as a superfood, or should we say super beverage! Tea contains many incredible ingredients, ancient herbs, and goes through unique oxidation and fermentation processes to come out as...
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8 reasons why we love green tea (reason #1: it’s close to zero calories) + 5 green tea recommendations for summer!
On the occasion of World Health Day on April 7, we look at the benefits of drinking green tea. It’s not just good for your health and overall wellness, green tea comes in some truly delicious flavours and taste profiles. Read our monster guide on the benefits of green tea. The Secret Sauce Behind Green Tea For starters, green tea and black tea, basically all types of tea (except herbal) are sourced from the same plant - the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush. The level of oxidation of the leaves determines the type of tea. Green tea is...
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3 tea-based summer skincare rituals that can be whipped up in 5 minutes
Who says that the only way to get dewy fresh skin is by drinking green tea! Our iced tea fruit blends will sort out your summer CTS (cleanse-tone-scrub) routine in under 5 minutes. The importance of fresh fruits in our diet is known to us. From oranges to watermelons, each of them comes with several unique benefits as they are packed with essential nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants to keep us healthy. While tea is a delightful refresher for our senses, it has benefits for the skin as well. The combination of tea and fruits can do wonders for the skin....
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The Big O: What’s so special about organic teas and 5 must-try organic teas for summer
Organic teas are cultivated using zero chemicals or pesticides, giving you a tea experience that is super refreshing and great for the planet as well. It’s highly likely that since you clicked on a link that says ‘organic,’ you may already be an organic foods enthusiast who buys organic vegetables and fruits from your friendly neighborhood organic store. Even if you aren’t an organic-convert yet, chances are you may be aware of the benefits of organic produce. At its most basic, organic produce is cultivated without the use of any chemicals or harmful pesticides, giving you fruits, vegetables, daily...
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Matcha on my face: 4 beauty rituals tea lovers swear by
Banana, papaya, cucumber, honey, aloe vera, curd, lemon, multani mitti - the list is endless, but women have relied on a combination of these fresh ingredients for thousands of years as part of their beauty and skincare rituals. This year, we recommend adding one more super ingredient to this list: matcha! So, what’s the big deal about this bright green tea powder? What’s makes matcha a superfood Matcha tea is an antioxidant powerhouse and helps boost metabolism. Farmers grow matcha by covering their tea plants 20–30 days before harvest to avoid direct sunlight. This increases chlorophyll production, boosts the amino...
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4 Indian trailblazers who are creating a storm in your tea cup (and they happen to be women)
As a tea brand that’s co-founded by a woman, Karma Kettle takes immense pride in sharing this space with tea brands led by other inspiring women! All our collective journeys have carved a path for women entrepreneurs to blaze new trails in the tea industry. Here are the stories of 4 women teapreneurs who started from scratch to launch their tea brands and have successfully scaled their businesses. Mayura Rao, Ausum Tea An engineer by training, Mayura Rao worked for many years at a global advisory firm in London before the entrepreneurial bug bit her. In 2016 she left the...
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Matcha made in heaven: 5 reasons why we are in love with this green brew
It would be wrong to say that Matcha came in and swept everybody off their feet. The love for Matcha has grown slowly over the last few years and today, it has a cult following across the world. Do you think there’s ‘matcha’ ado about Matcha? (sorry, we couldn’t resist that pun)? Well, here are 5 reasons to fall in love with this green brew. Matcha Tea has a Smooth Flavour Matcha’s manufacturing process differs from the way traditional green tea is cultivated and processed. Farmers grow Matcha by covering their tea plants 20-30 days right before harvest so...
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Is Chai native to India?
In ancient times, the term ‘chai’ did not mean what it does today. It referred to a concoction made using herbs and spices, like the traditional ‘kadha’. However, chai and kadha were different from each other in terms of brewing time and herbs/spices used. The origin of chai is shrouded in hundreds of years of history. There are numerous versions of the story of how the first cup of chai came about. One story tells of a Buddhist monk, possibly Gautama Buddha himself, who was on his way to China. During this journey, he was observing the ritual of non-sleep....
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5 Instant Homemade Hangover Cures
It’s Wednesday. The work week is starting to feel monotonous. You agree to meet your co-workers for a couple of drinks after work. Next thing you know, you’re waking up with a paper-dry throat and a really bad headache. And the cherry on top is that you have to head back to work in an hour. If that sounds like a familiar situation, we have just the thing for you. Picture this. A simple, easily accessible hangover cure that will have you up and ready to smash another day at the office in just a few minutes. Does that sound...
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Four Must-have Tea Accessories for Loose Leaf Tea Lovers
For someone just getting into the world of tea, it can feel like…a lot. The multitudes of varietals, methods of brewing, drinking practices, storage and the list goes on. Very intimidating right? But it doesn’t have to be. The beauty of tea lies in its simplicity. All you need to do is brew yourself a cup, sit down by the window and enjoy! The rest will become clearer with time. The following is a list of tea accessories that you should acquire for loose leaf teas, that will make the entire process smoother and enjoyable. Tea infuser - An...
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