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So, you are probably wondering what tea has
to do with taking better care of yourself. My
journey began as a burned-out wife, mom and
practicing physical therapist. One gift changed
my career path and started my entrepreneurial
journey. My husband gave me a flowering tea
for my birthday and I re-discovered my love for
this delicious beverage. Drinking different
types of tea helped me relax, unwind and
become more centered. Researching the tea
industry led to the birth of my company,
TeaScapes.

Did you know that tea is the second most
consumed beverage in the world – second only
to water? Even though tea has its birthplace in
China, it is now grown all over the world and is
consumed daily in many cultures. Tea is a
healthy drink alternative that is rich in
antioxidants and other compounds that create
a natural way to relax and can be easily added
to your self-care routine. There are so many Herbal tisanes or infusions are also known as
different types of teas available on the market herbal teas. Herbal teas are made from roots,
for all budgets. For tea to be called “tea” is flowers, barks, seeds, nuts, herbs and other
must come from the Camellia Sinensis plant. plants other than the Camellia Sinensis plant.
For simplicity purposes, white tea, green tea, Herbal teas are usually caffeine free and have
oolong tea and black tea are the most various medicinal properties like digestive
common types of teas from this plant and the aides (peppermint, ginger), relaxation
differences are based on the harvesting and (Chamomile), good source of vitamin C
processing of the leaves. They all have caffeine (Hibiscus) to name a few. As a caution, always
unless they go through a decaffeination read the labels and consult with your
process which reduces the caffeine level. If you physician if you are concerned about drug
have a sensitivity to caffeine, then an herbal interactions with medications, especially with
tisane or infusion may be a better choice. herbal teas.

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