The Culture of Tea

There is a culture of tea growing, whether you like it or not, and hopefully you like it.  The truth is, tea has been around for centuries – is has deep roots on many levels, but what it comes down to is that there is a tea for everyone! Teas come in different shapes, colours and flavours, have unique aroma’s while offering the body an abundance of healing properties that are powerful enough to make a difference in our everyday life.

The culture of tea has been around for thousands of years. It all started in ancient china when a few tea leaves blew into a cup of warm water. Who knew that this would lead to a worldwide fascination where many traditional meanings and practices stem from. For centuries, tea has provided cultures, tribes, and pristine societies with a source of income, tradition and entertainment.

Today, tea still remains an active part of Chinese, Japanese European, Buddhist, and North American culture (among others). It is simply part of their lives and not a day goes by without a cup – whether made out of stone, glass, ceramic or wood – is poured full of a unique flavour that is part of that community or culture. It is cherished and valued with every sip!

Chai tea, green tea, roobois tea, white tea, herbal teas (mint, chamomile, rose) all possess healing and deep-rooted cultural meaning. Any of these teas can be enjoyed on their own, just simply steeped with water or blended together into unique combination’s which can promote relaxation, liveliness, healthy digestion or just good enough to have after a meal.

Adding a cup of tea (or two) into your everyday life can make every sip a gourmet experience. There is hardly a café, restaurant or city block that you can’t pass by that doesn’t offer you an array of teas. This is fabulous and convenient, but if you have the opportunity to buy and steep your own loose leaf teas (or tea blends at home) – there is no turning back. There is absolutely a difference between tea that comes in a bleached white tea bag (with a staple), versus something you can get fresh, loose and organic. The taste is pure and it goes right through your body to each and every cell. When you find a tea that blends with your values and tastes buds, I promise you too will become part of this culture if you aren’t already!

Red Berry Breeze

Using Nourish Tea’s – Red Roobois and Berry Breeze

1 tsp red roobois

1 1/2 tsp Berry Breeze

2 cups water

1 wedge of lemon

1. Place fresh tea leaves and hot water in a steeping kettle/jug or cup- allow water to infuse.

2. Pour infused red water into another glass or tall jug and place in fridge for 2 hours.

3. Pour into a glass and enjoy with a wedge of lemon!

This tea is naturally sweetened with the dried fruit from the berries and it is loaded with antioxidants from the roobois tea (Better than any fruit punch!!). Healing, nourishing and refreshing! You must try it!

Please share with me…

Have you ever had Roobois Tea?

Are you part of this Culture of Tea?

What is your Favourite Tea?

Has Tea healed you in any way?