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It’s Fall?

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Jiaogulan

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Crystal Ball

Featured Items

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Caramel Apple

Smooth black tea

with caramel and

green apple note?

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18oz Tea Infuser

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Large tea infuser

makes brewing tea

easy and foolproof

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? Be our Fan!

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? Jiaogulan

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Jiaogulan is best known

as an herbal medicine

reputed to have

powerful? antioxidant

and adaptogenic

effects that increase

longevity.? It has a

pleasant Oolong like

taste and color.

It’s Fall?

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It’s hard to believe it if you live in the Southwest, but yes, it is officially Fall next week.? We are declaring it so, despite the outside temps. At Souvia, this also means that over? the next few months? some of of our Summer Teas are being replaced by winter blends.? Hawaiian Breeze, Tropical Sunset and Lemon Verbena will be replaced

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It has been great to see so many new customers since we are open at 7am in Phoenix.? Not an Early Bird? Not a problem.? We stay open until 7pm in Scottsdale now.

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? Hopefully this will allow those needing an early cuppa or those who work later a chance to visit.

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Look for changes in the Phoenix location’s decor.? The first phase will happen September 20-21, we’ll be closed Monday the 21st. but open normal hours on the 22nd (Tuesday)

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And now for something completely different…like tea and Monty Python?? Need a chuckle…? check this clip out

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Tea Word of the Month:? ? Fannings [fan-engs]? –noun? ? ? Tiny bits of tea dust left over after the full leaves are sorted. Typically used in tea bags or ready to drink products.

“Herb of Immortality” – Jiaogulan

? Many herbs that we consider to be longevity tonics have their origins in China or India. In both countries, herbal medicine has a long and rich history
that dates back thousands of years. In China, holistic healing is described and practiced as “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (TCM). In India it is called Ayurveda, meaning “science of life.” Both practices place equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit, striving to restore innate balance and harmony.

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The most valued herbs used in these traditional healing systems are those that restore energy and promote overall well-being. Such herbs were used on a regular basis to build and maintain vibrant health. Today, we call these herbs “adaptogens,” because they help the human body adapt to physical, environmental and emotional stress, while supporting normal metabolic function and restoring balance. Adaptogens help strengthen the immune system and have antioxidant properties, along with many other health benefits.

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In China, Jiaogulan is praised for its adaptogenic properties and is even called “the herb of immortality.” People in the mountainous regions of Southern China take it as a tea before work to increase endurance and strength and at night to alleviate fatigue. Jiaogulan, like all adaptogenic herbs, can energize or calm the system depending on need, while also regulating hormonal function in men and women.

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Modern research seems to support what the ancient healers knew intuitively and specific studies show that Jiaogulan:

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• assists in the regulation of serum cholesterol
• helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels
• strengthens digestion and improves the absorption of nutrients
• enhances cardiovascular function, increasing strength and endurance
• supports the immune system
• has antioxidants that help protect against free radical damage

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Not only does Jiaogulan offer a wealth of health-giving benefits, the leaves also produce a sweet-tasting tea that can easily be savored at any time of the day.

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At Souvia®, you can find out more about this and many other herbs and how you can incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle.

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Also, check our class schedule and look for the upcoming “Creating Herbal Blends” class, in which you will learn to blend herbals into tasty and healthy concoctions.

Fall Crystal Ball

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While we can’t predict the weather, we do know what’s planned for the store.? Here’s a look at some of the new teas to hit our shelves:?

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Maple Morning (October) – Rooibos with a maple note

Caramel Apple (September) – Green apple and caramel

Pu-erh Ginger (October) – Great taste and good for the stomach

Kenya Kaporet (October) – Out from Africa and a great black tea

Asian Fusion (October) – Blend of Japanese and Chinese Green Teas

Sage (October) – Not just for cooking!

While we welcoem the teas above (and more!), we have to goodbye for now to these teas.? If you can’t live without them act quickly!

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• Lemon Verbena
• Hawaiian Breeze
• Tropical Sunset?

We also have? a new “Gold Tin” tea from the Glenburn Estate in India. Freshly picked June 9th, 2009 and imported directly from the estate.? A second flush assam with many golden tips, producing a rich satisfying cup with a nice malty finish that will delight Assam lovers.?

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We have new larger “magic” infuser…

Thanks for reading this month.? ? Fall is always fun as the new teas come in.? ? ? We are looking for some more “Tea” shirt ideas like “I’d rather be steeping”.? Got an idea for one?? Send it along to info@souviatea.com. If we use it in a shirt you’ll get one free!

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We hope to see you in the stores but if not, remember we ship everyday, locally and nationwide!

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