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Posted 7/19/2018 11:36 AM (GMT 0)
A few weeks ago, I bought a box of rooibos tea at a local street fair. I'd never heard of this tea, but since I enjoy other teas, I thought I'd check it out.

I like it! smile Not only that, it's said to have many health benefits: anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and reduces hyperactivity in the digestive tract (important for my IBS issues), prevents kidney stones, good for heart health, etc..

Of course, like anything, it can have side effects, as well. I read conflicting info, one which said it prevents kidney stones, and another which said drinking it could be bad for the kidneys(!) But, this is the Internet and you know how that goes... All things in moderation.

Anyway, I'm taking a break from my usual teas: mint, chamomile, green, and lemon balm, and trying something new. Enjoying it! I checked and both Puritan and Swanson carry this tea, in various flavors.

Hope everyone is doing well this week.
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Posted 7/19/2018 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, that’s good Luvs! I’m stuck on Bigelow’s Cinnamon Stick tea. I have an entire shelf in my pantry dedicated to various flavored tea but always take the cinnamon one. Cinnamon also helps with inflammation. I get mine cheaper on Amazon and it’s delivered right to my door! 😉

Thanks for letting us know about the tea. I just might have to give that a try!

Sherrine
Posted 7/19/2018 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm i might have to try the cinnamon one..not big on tea, but cinnamon might convince me 😊
Posted 7/20/2018 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
One of my favorites is by Twinings.. “Chai” decaffeinated.
Posted 7/20/2018 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Does the cinnamon actually taste like Cinnamon sticks? It's one of my favorite flavors but the candy rather than plain cinnamon. It is awfully good on toast, though.

I really, really want to love tea but I can't seem to get there. I drink a cup every now and then. But, I cleaned the cabinet where it was stored and ended up throwing it away because several boxes were expired.

I did buy some ginger tea as I'd heard it helped with the tummy. I haven't tried it, though. I guess I should do that so if I don't like it I can give it to someone who does.
Posted 7/20/2018 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, everyone.

Sherrine and Diane, I'm going to write both of those names on my Wal-Mart shopping list. I'm a fan of both cinnamon and chai tea (tried other brands--will try Twinings next) so this should be a winner.

Cinnamon convinces me, too, Lj! smile I add it to hot cereal, toast, or bagels. Yum!

Lendi: I used to absolutely hate tea! I had only tried the basic black tea types and they were so boring and blah. Then I started exploring herbal teas, then made some of my own out of mint leaves. I also had a nice lemon balm plant last year which didn't come up in my garden this year, unfortunately. The leaves make a nice, mellow tea.

I drink gingerroot tea quite often, just buying gingerroot in the veggie section of the local grocery store. I peel it and cut in small pieces, then freeze it in a plastic jar. I usually brew some on the stove top in a pan, as if I put some in a coffee cup and microwave, it tends to boil over like crazy, even if I put in less water--why that happens, I don't know! It is tasty and soothing, though.

A good weekend to everyone! smile
Posted 7/22/2018 5:44 AM (GMT 0)
When my kids were sick i always made them honey lemon tea..they still drink that when they are sick even to this day..last night i had a sore throat and put 3 drops of oregano oil, in a few ounces of water..this mornimg my throat was fine..
Posted 7/22/2018 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Luvziminis - I too love ginger root tea.. use to prepare & store it like you do. Wrists were really bothering me (carpel tunnel ) after shopping despite wearing the braces..so I took a chunk of fresh ginger root, skin & all, used my small grater & put the minced results into a small te ball. Added to cup of almost-boiling hot water. (Was easier on my wrists than using a knife). added some lemon. Let it steep. Yummy!!
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