As passionate herbalists and tea enthusiasts, we believe that the art of steeping tea goes beyond mere preparation.

Hibiscus is most known for its ability to help lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

There are a lot of herbs out there that are great for migraines, but my heart really settled on six herbs in particular to create the perfect tisane for preventing and relieving migraines. 

The short and long term effects of sleep deprivation are real. Brain fog, exhaustion, lack of motivation, and decreased memory. Not to mention poor mood and irritability. But long term sleep deprivation, or even poor sleep, can increase your risk of major diseases. 

Turmeric is also high in antioxidants, wonderful for boosting the immune system, and great for digestion. I guess that’s why they call it the “Spice of Life” 

Adaptogens help your body handle stress; physical, chemical, or biological. They bring the body back to homeostasis. Think of adaptogens like exercise on the body.

Now that you know the importance of drinking Loose leaf we can dive into how to prepare your tea.

The change from summer to fall is so beautiful! It’s my favorite time of year, to be truthful, but with that change comes “The Sick” ... the flu, sinus infections, ear infections, allergies. Fortunately, there are a ton of immune boosting herbs out there. (Mother Nature knew what she was doing)

There have been a lot of questions about the difference between loose leaf tea and your everyday big box packages of bagged teas, specifically relating to quality. As a company specializing in loose leaf tea (I mean, our name is “The Loose Leaf” after all…) we decided to kick off our blog series addressing the “why” in our love of loose leaf tea.