AYURVEDIC TOTAL BODY TEA

• Description
• Product Information
• Brewing Instructions

Ayurveda... if it's good enough for Rocky Balboa, it's good enough for us. We kid, but in truth, Sylvester Stallone is a reported fan of the traditional medicine of India. Apparently it was introduced to him on a movie set in 2009 by an Indian co-star. What's more, the Italian Stallion was so taken by the holistic effects of this all-natural, non-traditional medicine that since that time he's been spreading the word far and wide to many of his famous Hollywood neighbors. And why not? In a city that has seen its fair share of dietary and medicinal fads, Ayurveda is rooted in beliefs that trace their origins back thousands of years on the Indian Sub-continent.

The basic principles of Ayurveda can be found in its name, which in Sanskrit means "longevity" (yus) and science (veda). Overall, balance within the body is emphasized through moderation of such things as sleep, sexual activity, medicine and last but not least, food. The last, food is an important feature in Ayurvedic practice and as such, all herbs and plants are purported to have various uses and characters.

In order to do our part for Hollywood and everyone else, we're pleased to offer this stunning blend of herbs and flowers blended to provide a sense of overall comfort and well being to the entire body. So... what's in it and why?

• Peppermint and Spearmint for their relaxing qualities 
• Ginger for a spicy layer of vitality
• Osmanthus and Hibiscus for a calming aroma
• Rooibos for its vitamin rich goodness
• Apple and almond for a dash of vitamins
• Rosehip for a floral boost

If that doesn't sound like something that's good for mind, body and spirit, we don't know what is.

• Tea Type: Herbal

  Country: USA / South Africa / Chile / China

  Region: Washington State / Cederberg / Santiago / Zhejiang Province

  Grade: Very visual blend

  Altitude: 500' ft. -4000' ft. above sea level

  Manufacturer Type: Sundried and air dried herbs

  Cup Characteristics: Makes you want to dance. Light tart fruity mint opens your palate, floral and fruit follow and finishes with piquant ginger. Life goodness in a cup.

  Infusion: Evening reddish pink.

• Brewing Hot

  Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of herb & fruit blend, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack for each 7-9oz/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time, the better the flavor as more fruit and herb flavor is extracted). Garnish and sweeten to taste

  
  

  Brewing Cold (pitcher)

  (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1/4 cups/315ml over the herb & fruit blend. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.

  Brewing Cold (glass)

  Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herb & fruit blend. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1/2 serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.