Teas and Trees

Caffeine

News

Featured Products

2 Liter Iced Tea Maker

makes brewing iced

tea a snap

Sencha Pina Colada

a summer favorite as

temps rise!

Cordless SmartKettle

heats water fast to

just the right tea

temperature

Urban Beans in Phoenix

now offer Souvia Teas

brewed in the shop

 Got a college bound

student – Set up them

up with the “Dorm Pack“

Latest Tea Menu

Teas and Trees

Kerstin and I took a nice trip to Yosemite and enjoyed to cool air and huge trees!  We brought along some new teas to try and tested out a new product a “SmartKettle” in our lodge.  The Smart Kettle made tea brewing fast and easy since it heat the water to right temperature.  We liked it som much it is in the store now…

As for teas,

• Hawaiian Breeze will be back soon.
• Organic Tulsi will join our lineup – we tasted two kinds at the Tea Expo and fell in love with the spicy taste  – We will have both a Purple and Green Tulsi
• We’ll have a Green Nilgiri on the menu – this is from the famous blue mountian in India but is a green tea, it has a unique flavor just as good as the black teas from that region

Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

It seems there is no real consensus among experts on the answer to this question. While some consider it harmful, recent studies praise its potential health benefits. 

Fact is that caffeine is a bitter substance, naturally occurring in some plants as their protective measure against insects and microbes – a natural pesticide! In the human body, caffeine increases metabolism and stimulates the nervous system, which leaves us more alert, feeling less tired and a little more cheerful. Negative effects such as heart palpitations, headaches and sleeplessness are typically the result of too much caffeine or sensitivity to it. For most people, though, the moderate consumption of caffeine is not harmful.

Truth is also, that the level of caffeine in your favorite drinks varies greatly and that not all caffeine is created equal.  Let’s take a closer look at the makeup and effects of caffeine in your cup of tea:

How much is in my cup? 

This is one of the most asked questions we get. The answer is: “It depends”. A variety of factors determine the caffeine content in the dry tea leaf and in the steeped leaf.

Since caffeine is a pesticide, the younger shoots and leaves have more caffeine than the more mature tea leaves. The type of tea plant, soil texture, climate, and elevation all play a role in how much caffeine the tea leaf produces.

Processing methods also matter when it comes to the caffeine content in your cup. Green and black teas undergo different processing and the oxidation step of black tea production changes the cellular structure of the leaf in such a way that caffeine is more readily available to dissolve in water.

Steeping time and water temperature have a great impact on the caffeine level in your cup as well. Caffeine is water-soluble and the longer it is exposed to water, the more caffeine molecules are released – in short, the longer you steep your tea, the more caffeine you’ll end up with. This explains in part, why your green or white tea tends to have less caffeine than your black tea. The recommended steeping time for most green and white teas is 2-3 minutes, whereas black tea is typically steeped between 3-5 minutes.

How does tea compare with other sources of caffeine? 

Due to the many factors contributing to the caffeine content, it is difficult to provide exact measurements. On average, however, an 8 oz cup of black tea has 85 mg caffeine and an 8 oz cup of green tea has 40-60mg of caffeine. In comparison, an 8 oz cup of drip coffee contains 135 mg, a 12oz can of Coke 34mg.

 Why does tea give me a lift and not a jolt? 

The caffeine in tea is called theine (tay-eene) and metabolizes differently in the body than the caffeine in coffee. Researchers found, for example, that the high

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Current Events

 Here’s what’s current –

• We know, we know, we have taken forever to get our Fall Class Schedule online  – it’s there now!
• Thanks to everyone who took the pledge to support local businesses during Independent’s Week  
• In addition to the SmartKettle and Iced Tea maker we also carry a simple electric kettle now. The feedback has been very positive on these time savers
• More good news for tea drinkers and their hearts
• Got a college-bound student – How about the our “Dorm Pack?” – a Zojirushi water boiler , Tea Magic, and Mug with your choice of any 3 flavored teas – $189.99 (saves $15 off of regular price AND the Zoji’s work well with college staples like Ramen and Oatmeal

Thanks for Reading…

Everyone did pretty well on the geography question last month.  This month we are offering an 50g of Tulsi, Hawaiian Breeze or Green Niligiri for three people who answer the following question.  What is another name for Tulsi?  Send your answers to info@souvia.com .  We had 3 winners last month for the Yoga Pura Certificates.  I will draw 3 winners this month…

We hope you’ll visit us in the store, at one of our partners or online soon.  If you can’t get in, remember… we ship same day and your tea will arrive quickly!

Coming up…

Natural Allergy Relief

Yellow Tea

 Huang Shan Mountain

 Yellow Tea will be in

the store and online in

May!

 Stinging Nettle is a

natural allergy remedy

“Morning After” is a

pleasant tasting detoxifying

blend exclusive to Souvia!

Souvia Tea now available at:

Java Spa in the Sachi Salon

Water Mart in Old Town

Royal Coffee at the Phoenix

Public Market

Nature’s Garden Delivered

L’Amore Restaurant

 More to come…

Coming up

Everything is in bloom here, people are planting gardens and the citrus blossoms perfume the air.  May 1st is National Herb day – while we all use herbs for cooking they have many other uses.  Get to know more about herbs and how they can contribute to our health.

• Thursday Aprril 22nd is Earth Day, we’ll fill your Souvia travel mugs with a tea of the day for free – Don’t have one? Buy one and we will throw in 50g of tea.
• John Vousden is back! Hear the wonderful sounds of his classical guitar and enjoy 2-for-1 pots of tea during our Friday Healthy Hour from 4pm-6pm.
• Did you know we offer prepared tea for large groups?  We can make tea to go for groups up to 100 people
• The popular Souvia Saturday Forums continue on April 17th with Andrea Beaulieu – “Finding your Authentic .Voice” and on May 8th with Dr. James Moore – Digestive Health these sessions are informal and allow for Q&A – always 10am to Noon
• Over 200 people attended the Yixing Exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum - One of the pots on display came from Souvia as an example of modern designs
• We have the final Tea Tuesday at the Kerr Cultural Center on May 4th
• Pear Helene and Sencha Pina Colada will return in June

Kerstin’s Herbal Corner:  Nettle

Name: Urtica dioica

Parts used:  fresh or dried leaves

Use:  Internal and external

Contraindications:  None known

Side Effects:  None known

Drug Interactions:  None known

Character: cool, dry, astringent

Actions:  astringent, diuretic, tonic, nutritive, circulatory stimulant, promotes  milk flow, lowers blood sugar levels,

It is the season……Allergy season that is! Everything is in bloom and many of us have a difficult time seeing nature blooming and blossoming out of our watery and itchy eyes. Allergies are rampant this time of year and many of my customers have asked me if there isn’t a way to treat allergy symptoms naturally. There is indeed!

Nettle is one of the most effective natural treatment for allergies, especially itchy eyes and sneezing. The reason for this is that stinging nettle contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatories which can open up constricted bronchial and nasal passages and thereby reducing unpleasant allergy symptoms.

Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, uses and and recommends this herb for seasonal allergies and in 1990, the National College for Naturopathic Medicine in Portland Oregon was able to scientifically support what herbalists have known for a long time. There, a double-blind study was conducted to explore the efficacy of a freeze-dried preparation of stinging nettle on allergic rhinitis. The study showed that the group treated with the nettle preparation showed moderately better results than the participants in the control group which were given a placebo.

(As with any medication, botanical or otherwise, before pursuing a course of self-treatment, always consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or being treated for any serious condition.)

In addition to helping relief allergy symptoms, stinging nettle has many other benefits and makes a delicious tasting infusion:

• Nettle leaf is a blood builder
• It is rich in calcium and  Vitamin C (which aids iron absorption)
• It is used to reduce uric acid and to treat gout and arthritis
• Acts like a light laxative and diuretic (high in potassium)
• Used to treat skin conditions (eczema)
• Builds adrenal and kidney function

How to make an infusion: 

1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves per 6oz water, steep anywhere from 5-15 minutes. (The longer the steeping time the more potent the medical properties of the infusion)

Yellow Tea

Huan Shang Mountain – Yellow Tea is an example of classic tea manufacture. This renowned tea grows in high elevation of the rocky Shan mountains in China’s Anhui province. Cloudy and misty conditions as well as special processing are responsible for the naturally lighter and sweeter note.

Yellow tea is processed like green tea, but undergoes an extra step between withering and drying. This step is called “men huan” and consists of slightly steaming the leaves before drying them.  During the slower drying phase, the tea leaves take on a green-yellowish color and they loose the vegetal flavor otherwise typical for green teas

Yellow tea has the same antioxidants as green tea.

Since the manufacture of yellow tea is very complex and time consuming, this variety is probably the least produced and least known of all teas.  Although we have tasted yellow teas before, this is the first one we have carried in the store.  If you have wanted to try a yellow tea this is a fine example and it will be available in May.

Thanks for Reading

Win a $10 Souvia Gift card for answering the following question – Other than nettle what is another detoxifying herb?   Send your answers to info@souvia.com.  We had 3 winners last month for the Travel Mugs.  I will draw 3 winners this month…

We hope you’ll visit us in the store, at one of our partners or online soon.  If you can’t get in remember… we ship same day and your tea will arrive quickly!

Quick and Current

Tea and Chocolate

Goings on

If you missed the

Segment on Tea and

Chocolate for 

Valentine’s Day

it is archived here

Featured Teas

Several New teas arriving

Lomi Lomi Herbal infusion

is a delight for the senses

Taiping Monkey King is

a unique and rare green 

tea with a long leaf style

Sencha Kombucha is a

green tea with kombucha

powder.  Plum like

flavor is simple to make

Fog Tea is a green tea

also known as “Clouds

of Mist” or Wu Lu.  Grown

in misty mountains it makes

a great tea.

Quick and current

February not only contains Valentine’s Day, but is also American Heart Month.   Tea is a great way to tackle both!  Black Teas have been shown to strengthen the cardiovascular system and tea fills the bill in many other ways for Valentine’s Day.  In this edition:

• Souvia Teas can be found in more places like The Java Spa in the Sachi Salon and the Water Mart at Camelback and Miller.  Ask for Souvia Teas at your favorite haunts – we can deliver anywhere in the country!
• The popular Souvia Saturday Forums continue on February 13th at 10am, providing speakers on a variety of general interest topics. They are free and run from 10am-Noon on selected Saturdays.  Next up: Greg Peterson on “Creating your own Urban Farm”
• See below for tea pairing, teas that are arriving and teas that are going away

Tea and Chocolate

Can you imagine a chocolate chip cookie without a glass of milk, a peanut butter sandwich without jelly, vanilla ice cream without hot fudge?  There are certain food combinations that take the taste from just good to simply delicious!

 Wine, for example, is often paired with foods and desserts to enhance the flavor in both. Tea shares many of wine’s complexities and pairing it with food can enhance the taste experience of both. Since February highlights chocolates and sweets as the perfect gift for your Valentine, why not take it to the next level and create tea and chocolate pairings for that romantic Valentine’s dinner that will surprise and delight?

One way to look at tea and chocolate is as friends, where similarity in characteristics enhance the flavor, or as lovers, where contrasting characteristics will complement each other through their differences. Since tea and chocolate share the same flavor profiles, floral qualities and bite from astringency and tannin, they practically invite you to create fun and tasty combinations. While you should always trust your taste buds to find the right combinations, there are some general guidelines that might help you get started.

• White teas have a very delicate flavor and pair well with mild chocolates and fruit. Try a Silver Needle or Bai Mu Tan with chocolate covered strawberries or a white chocolate cheese cake.
• Green teas have vegetal flavors and aromas and pair well with creamier tastes such as berry flavors and milk chocolate. A Japanese Sencha with its savory profile, for example, is a good match for white or milk chocolate.
• Oolongs  are partially oxidized teas, are very complex in flavor. The lightly oxidized, greener oolongs go well with rich sweet desserts like caramel filled pralines, milk or dark chocolate, while the more oxidized oolongs complement the stronger flavors of dark chocolate.
• Black Teas tend to have a stronger flavor, more body and their tannin content matches up well with rich and full flavored dark chocolate, maybe with a hint of berries, citrus or nuts.

We like rich and creamy desserts and, therefore, choose for a perfect Valentine’s dessert would be a Ti Kuan Yin Oolong from China with its slightly toasted notes and a slice of creamy chocolate caramel cake. 

If you are interested in learning more about this topic and would like to sample some creations, sign up for our  “Tea and Dessert Pairing” class on Sunday, March 7^th from 2 until 4 PM.

Lots going on at the store…

Lots happening over the next month or so

• Souvia Saturday forums started last month.  These are presentations of general interest to the community.  No registration necessary, just stop in and learn something new.  Got an idea for a topic or speaker?  Send us a note
• New teas are on the shelves: Fog Tea, Lomi Lomi, Sencha Kombucha, and Taiping Monkey King – check them out!
• The New Class Schedule is posted for the first half of 2010. Next up Herbals for Detox, Tea and Dessert Pairing and Tea 101
• Tea Tuesdays at the Kerr Cultural Center – Music sponsored by Souvia, so there is no charge for refreshments or the programs!   March 9th – “Viola Studio, Students of Nancy Buck”
• The Chinese New Year starts in February and it is the “Year of the Tiger” – We have an instore drawing for a boxed set of some of the top teas from China
• New arrivals in March – Licorice Root and White Cherry
• Leaving us soon – Pumpkin Pie, Nutcracker Suite, Assam Mangalam, Snow Buds Special, Spring Green, Cupids Arrow, Gingerbread House, Ginseng Oolong

Thanks for Reading

Win a Souvia T-shirt for answering the following question – Name two herbals that are good for your heart.  Send your answers to info@souvia.com.  I will draw 4 winners this month…

We hope to see you in the store or online soon.  If you can’t get in remember we ship same day and your tea will arrive quickly!

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New Website

Sage

It’s that time of Year

Featured Items

Gingerbread

House

Just in time for cooler

temps – smooth and

aromatic – Caffeine

Free

We have lots of

great, personal

gifts for the tea

 Tea Tools Basket

 
This kit has all

the tools needed to

dive into the world

of tea

 Be our Fan!

Cold Chaser 

 Savory and soothing

this German Blend of

herbs can naturally

boost one’s immunity

and shorten a cold

What’s New?

Just as we are updating our physical presence, we have updated our virtual one this month!  We launched our new website this week with:

• Our 2010 Class Schedule for Phoenix
• More Tea and Products
• New look with easier navigation

Take a look and tell us what you think! 

Check out the events section below for the tea sale, free back rubs and music.

Trick or Tea has come and gone.  However, for a Limited time we can get it by the pound.  It will take about 6 business days from time of order – Can only be ordered in one of the stores.

Cranberry-Peach (black), Nutcracker Suite, Gingerbread House(rooibos), and Harvest Moon(green) are in the stores.  Look for Ambrosia White in December.

Tea Word of the Month:  High Tea [hy tee]  –noun :    a meal usually with breads, meats and cheeses served after 6pm often confused with Afternoon Tea but more of a meal than a social diversion

Herbal Corner – Sage – “all is well”

Sage (Salvia Officinalis) was the first herb my grandmother introduced me to. I still remember the honey sweetened, aromatic tea she gave me to soothe my sore throat when I was sick.

The generic name for sage, salvia, is Latin and means “to heal” and in ancient Rome and Greece Sage was believed to heal everything, from snakebites to colds. It was also attributed to have memory enhancing properties. Every country’s herbal healers, from China to Europe, recommended Sage and, because of its many medicinal properties, it became known as the herb that could extend life to the point of immortality.

It is true that sage has very powerful antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and was therefore used by the Greek and Romans as a meat preservative. Even today, it is no accident that we are so fond of adding a little sage to that Turkey stuffing!

Medicinally, sage is a wonderful digestive remedy. It stimulates the flow of digestive enzymes and bile and helps settle the stomach and relieves indigestion.

Sage is also known to be a tonic to the nervous system, enhancing the body’s strength and vitality.

Its antiseptic properties have been relied on in wound healing and the mild estrogenic effect may help relieve menopausal problems, especially hot flashes.

The French call this herb “toute bonne”, which means “all is well”. Indeed, Sage has many healing properties and should not be missing from your herbal remedy kit.

It’s that time of year!

No, we’re not putting up Christmas decor just yet but we are thinking about it.  Some upcoming events -

• We will have our “after Thanksgiving sale” on Friday and Saturday, November 27th and 28th – In Phoenix, we will have free chair massages for everyone spending $20 or more
• We’ll open Sundays, 12pm-5pm on December 6th, 13th and 20th
• On Fridays – December 4th, 11th, and 18th , music returns to Souvia from 4pm-6pm with some soothing Recorder to de-stress for the Holiday
• Keep up with all that is going on – Become a Fan of Souvia  or Follow us on Twittter

In January, “Souvia Saturdays Community Forum” begins.   These will be held in the Phoenix location from 10am-12pm on certain Saturdays.  We have three speakers already lined up,  See the topics on the calendar or Blog. Ideas?  Send them to info@souvia.com

It was great to see so many of you at the Local First Festival – If you missed it, pencil in the first Saturday in November for next year.  For those with an eye for detail or design, please send us feedback on the new website – I will draw two names to receive 50 grams of any of our Holiday teas!

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

Meet the Author

Meet Author and Speaker Greg Petersen at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on Monday, November 16th at 7pm.  Greg  will be talking about a new and unique series of mini books designed for the busy, fast-paced life we live.  The series, called The Urban Farm’s Simple Sustainability Series – The first two are out My Extraordinary Yard and Fowl Play

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Coming Attractions

Glenburn Tea

Help!

Featured Items

Trick or Tea

Happy Halloween!

Tasty black tea with

black cats and

pumpkins – so good

it’s scary!

Not a Paper Cup!

Double-walled

ceramic mug keeps

tea hot, fingers cool,

and you GREEN.

We will fill it free

the first time or

add a extra tea

sample online

 Be our Fan!

 Freshly picked June

9th 2009 and

imported directly from

the estate. A second

flush Assam

with many golden tips,

produces a rich

satisfying cup with

a nice malty finish

that will delight

Assam lovers.

Coming attractions

The first phase of the Phoenix Store transformation is complete.  New colors and decor just in time to welcome lots of new tea. 

Nutalicious is back as rumors of its demise turned out to be false.  Joining Nutalicious on the shelves this month are Asian Fusion (green tea blend), Kenya Kaporet (wonderful black tea), Pumpkin Pie (last year’s favorite), Lemon Drop (a newcomer on the green shelf), Pu-Erh Ginger, and Sage Leaf round out the October arrivals.

The special tea of the Month is Trick or Tea - Limited time

Look for Cranberry-Peach (black), Nutcracker Suite, Gingerbread House (rooibos), and Harvest Moon(Green) around the first of November.

Our website’s facelift will also be complete before the next newsletter – we will announce when it is ready.

Tea Word of the Month:  Gongfu [gong-foo]  –adjective :    literally “careful skill” a term used to describe the Chinese style tea ceremony or certain Chinese teas.  See also Congou.

Fresh from the Estate – Glenburn

Glenburn estate is located in Darjeeling, India. It is a 1600 acre plantation with breathtaking views over the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range. The estate stretches from an elevation of 3700 ft all the way down to the sandy banks of two snow-fed Himalayan rivers.

At Glenburn in Darjeeling, where the higher altitude provides the necessary “stress” to the tea plants, giving the tea its characteristic flavor, the succulent leaves result in a very attractive tea with a purplish bloom and a sprinkling of silvery tips.

The estate is family operated in its 5^th generation by the Prakash family, also known as the ”Chaiwala family” (tea planters). Originally started by a Scottish tea company in 1859, the Prakash family has now been cultivating magnificent teas for over 150 years.

Kerstin and I had the pleasure to meet Husna Prakash at the 2009 World Tea Expo – Read more on our blog

We need you!

People always get ask:  “How’s it going?” “How’s business?”  “How can I help?”.  There are several ways -

• Your word of mouth referrals that let others know about Souvia Tea are very much appreciated
• Already told everyone you know?  Tell others with a review on Google
• Want to keep up with the latest?  Follow us on Twitter with our daily teas, fun tea facts and more
• Prefer Facebook?  Become a Fan of Souvia

This month – anyone who writes a review, becomes a fan, or follows us on Twitter will be eligible to win one of three $25 gift Cards.  Thank you for all of your support.

In January, we also intend to use our space to host talks or presentations on topics of interest to the communities surrounding us.  We have had suggestions so far for: child care options, sustainable agriculture, ways to be green among others.     Ideas?  Send them to info@souvia.com

We would also like to connect with people who are interested in performing tea-room-suitable music on Fridays from about 4-6pm – We pay in tea

Thanks for reading this month.   

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

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Early or Late

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Immunity

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All about Tea

Featured Items

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Banana Split

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Smooth black tea with

? a rich banana taste –

As yummy as the

dessert without the guilt

- Great Iced!

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Souvia on TV

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Check out our most

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August 11th on

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12th? 9-10am on

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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.

Early or Late…

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As many? children head back to school the summer? spontaneity is exchanged for? more structured routines. Traffic? flow changes, stores are less crowded during the day, and other schedule patterns change.? Based on customer feedback, Souvia is making some schedule changes too:

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Monday, August 17th? our Phoenix location will open at 7am – Monday through Friday

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Our Scottsdale location will stay open until 7pm, Monday through Friday.

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

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With all the news about flu and illnesses transmitted in schools, we have invited Dr. James Moore, NMD,? back? to speak? about herbals that help boost and strengthen one’s immunity – naturally.? ? He is a popular speaker so be sure to register your seat early for the August 31st session.?

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Watch for new teas as we move into Fall.

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Tea Word of the month:? ? FTGFOP [eff-tee-jee-eff-oh-pee]? �adjective? ? ? Literally, Fine Tippy Golden, Flowery Orange Pekoe – A grading term based solely on how the tea leaves look, used primarily in India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka

Kerstin’s Herbal Corner – Staying Healthy

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Staying healthy at home as kids head back to school.

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While in Germany, we heard about the “Schweinegrippe” (swine flu) as it is daily? headline news.? Many German kids are in school until late July and the flu bug showed no mercy this summer in the US either, affecting camps across the country and sending many kids home sick with the flu.? ? While some of the stories are a bit hyped and overblown, no one likes to get sick.

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Now that children are back in school and socializing with others, what’s the most natural way to protect you and your family?? ? Below are? five suggestions of what to do when your son or daughter brings home more than just homework!

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1. Start by incorporating more black tea in your diet -? Black tea has been shown to have anti-viral properties and? it is also an immunity booster.
2. Consider herbal infusions: Elderberry, astragulus, lapacho, in addition to Cold Chaser are all great additions to tea to keep you healthy.? ? Elderberry can also be made into a syrup to help at the first sign of symptoms.?
3. Besides drinking herbal remedies, reduce stress to help ward off a bug.? ? Sitting down to enjoy a cup of tea is a great way to slow down for a moment.? Choose what works for you be it exercise, yoga, or whatever.
4. Consider infusions rich in vitamin C.? Hibiscus and fruit blends fall under this category.
5. Arm yourself with information.? Learn more about natural herbal medicine, or consult a Naturopathic doctor and learn how the body can heal itself.? ? ? Take a class

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While natural remedies can shorten the course of an illness, it is best to take steps before symptoms appear.

It’s All about the Tea

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We were invited in July to visit one of our suppliers in Germany.? As you know, we like the Germans due to the excellent flavorings and vigilance over things that do not belong in Tea,? ? We spent several hours tasting over 60 teas both flavored and Orthodox.?

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Tasting this many teas requires that one does not actually swallow them but it is a great exercise and helps determine the relative tastes and quality of teas.? We tasted teas and herbals covering the price, flavor, and quality spectrums.

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The result?? You’ll be seeing some new teas in the fall some not currently available from any other source in the USA.? ?

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We continue to explore new ways of staying in touch.? ? Dozens of you? are following ua on Twitter – we are posting the teas of the days, interesting news items on tea and other items? that may be of interest.? ? We have recently also started a Facebook page.

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? Our goal is always to educate and enlighten our customers about tea and herbals.? We hope the web based technologies enhance that.

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Other news about our teas

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• Larger Tins – up to 250 grams of tea – keep it fresher, longer.
• One Pound Size – an excellent value for teas you love
• Key Lime Pie - back for a limited time and only while supplies last

Thanks for reading this month.? We hope you will stop by for a morning brew in? our Phoenix location or shop until 7pm in Scottsdale.? ? Question of the Month:? A European study indicated that adding something to black tea might reduce its benefits to the cardiovascular system.? What did it refer to?? I will draw a name from the respondents to get 50 grams of the black tea of your choice.? Send you answers to info@souviatea.com

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

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