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The majesty of loose leaf tea, made incredible by Yogi

Have you ever wondered why loose tea tastes better than tea made with a tea bag? Let’s be frank: have you ever realised that loose tea tasted better than tea from a tea bag?

Loose tea leaves are complete or at least bigger compared to the broken scraps found in your common tea bag. Bigger really is better in this case because, bigger leaves retain their essential oils while broken particles allow more of those nutrients to evaporate, leaving a comparatively lifeless flavour.

Yogi is no ordinary tea

No ordinary tea

No ordinary tea

Now, Yogi tea is different, not least because they are made of an amazing mix of spices and not simply tea leaves. However, Yogi tea bags are different too. Their commitment to natural flavour means their many teas are packed individually in heat-sealed envelopes to help preserve the health benefits of the herbs used. This also maintains the freshness and flavor.

But now Yogi are letting you get your hands on their original loose leaf concoctions. Another big advantage of brewing loose leaf is that the leaves have space to swell with water and release their flavour. The water circulation around the tea leaf is also important.

So, Yogi are offering some new flavours. See if you can taste the difference…

Ginger Lemon Chai
- warm pungent ginger balanced by refreshing citrus
Choco Chai, Aztec Spice
- a recreation of the ancient Aztec recipe called ‘Xocoatl’
Good Morning Chai, Roasted Chicory Spice
- roasted chicory, cinnamon, cardamom and licorice bringsĀ  a warmth and full-bodied taste
Himalaya Chai, Ginger Harmony
- sweet fennel seeds, spicy ginger and cosy cinnamon for uplifting moments
Classic Chai, Cinnamon Spice
- original recipe is cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves and black pepper

Chai-tea – I’ve found a new religion

Tea-thoughts

Tea-thoughts

Perhaps for some people tea is the perfect religion.

If you want a moment’s quiet, what better than finding calm in the depths of a cup of warm copper coloured infusions.

Or if you need some healing, then there are a variety of time-tested tastes to ease your ailments.

Are you desperate for a listening ear and sympathy? Invite your friend over for no better reason than the ritual brew of tea-for-two.

And if you really need to know the future, well, you can always get your aunt to read the tea-leaves…

Of course the humble tea bush and all its adherents won’t quite match the majesty of a higher power, but many a prayer has risen on the incense of a steaming cuppa, and many a moment has been satisfied by the perfect choice of tea at that perfect time.

It’s not as if the gurus of tea making don’t know they’re on to something. You’ve surely noticed how shops’ shelves have become increasingly laden with a greater supply of different teas? Continue reading

Blood Sugar problems? See what Cinnamon can do

Today’s discovery was truly a surprise. I love cinnamon, its warming flavour makes me think of consoling herb teas or spicy apple pie. But now the humble comforting cinnamon has an extracted version available in capsules and is being hailed as an aid to balancing blood sugar.

Cinnamon Extract For a healthy blood sugar level

Cinnamon has a very long history of use, for both culinary and medicinal purposes. New research however, has revealed a completely new benefit from supplementing with Cinnamon extract.

In the human body Insulin is made by the pancreas to ensure that glucose (sugar) is absorbed by the muscles and tissues to provide energy. As a result of this process the levels of sugar in the blood gradually decrease. However – problems can arise when the body does not develop enough Insulin, or it does not work efficiently enough in the body – often resulting in high blood sugar and lipid levels (which contribute to fat storage). The new research discovered that Cinnamon can not only help to increase the effectiveness of Insulin, but can also reduce cholesterol levels and increase glucose absorption. Therefore, Cinnamon extracts may be of great benefit to diabetics.

Check out the Cinnamon Extract

Rio Cinnamon extract vegi capsules consist of 250mg of a 4:1 extract, equivalent to 1,000mg of whole ground Cinnamon. Moreover, Rio Cinnamon is Coumarin-free which means that it can be taken for longer periods.
250mg Cinnamon Extract