Tea by Tiffany

@TProlificJones is learning about the wonders of tea and especially #oolong. “I’ve been drinking this Oolong that I bought from Tea by Tiffany daily for the past 3 weeks straight! That last event converted me. I’m drinking coffee less… still love it, but have really developed a strong affinity for tea. Thank you Tiffany Denise for putting me on to tea culture!!!” You are welcome Timothy! This is what we do everyday “making fine tea and tea culture commonplace in a coffee driven society”

A few more notes about oolong (blue tea as it’s called in China).

The various types of tea in general have similar health benefits, but each types has its unique qualities. Notable about oolong is it’s weight loss properties.  The polyphenols in oolong activate enzymes responsible for dissolving triglycerides.  

A 2003 study in Taiwan noted that oolong may be beneficial for diabetes patients as well.  A few other note worthy but not surprising benefits of oolong are its stress relief benefits and its ability to clear up skin eruptions such as eczema, atopic and dermatitis. Drink more oolong! 

One of my favorite flowers to blend with is Hibiscus. Pictured here is Tea by Tiffany’s Hibiscus Summer Breeze. Hibiscus is always a big seller especially during the summer months. Hibiscus aids in lowering blood pressure, & cholesterol, and it heightens immunity. It is also known for it’s weight loss properties. A natural diuretic, Hibiscus helps the body release excess fluid and because of its cleansing and high antioxidant levels it also rids the body of impurities. If I have made you a cup of Hibiscus blended or not… then you know this tisane is delicious and it’s healing effects immediate.

Earlier this week I provided a tea training for barista’s at a swanky Upper East Side Resturant who serves Tea by Tiffany here is a photo of their beautiful, gorgeous tea pots

I’ve missed you #instagram device was #MIA I’m back and was just thinking how challenging it is for ppl to treat me to a cup of #tea. Yes I’m picky but with a little bit of research, I’m sure you’ll do fine. #bubbletea #tenren

This past weekend I had the pleasure of working with @Agiftoftea at a local event in Harlem.  The event “What’s on The Table” sponsored by Councilmember Robert Jackson in partnership with New York - Presbyterian was designed to bring more attention to available CSA’s in the community with the hope of fostering a stronger, healthier community.  

There were several CSA’s present, West Harlem CSA and Corbin Hill Farms for example. There were also other organizations and companies that provide needed resources and alternatives for the community.  A Gift of Tea was particularly important as it highlighted healthier beverage alternatives for children.  Drinking soda, and now the consuming coffee products is the ‘in thing’ to do for many young people.  Furthermore, albeit erroneous to do so, many children as well as their parents are tricked into believing fruit drinks, diet drinks or bottled ice tea drinks are significantly better than the soda and coffee drinks.  

A Gift of Tea is encouraging families to adopt a simpler way to incorporate thirst refreshment by making non caffeinated deliciously blended herbal teas or tisanes at home.  By adopting this method as A Gift of Tea Founder, Jo Johnson educates you are saving money.  It costs approximately .06 to .07 cents per 6 oz of home brewed herbal iced tea whereas its sugary store bought counterpart will be at least .30c per 6 to 7 ounces.  

There were samples on hand for attendees to try.  The blend of the day was a Rooibos based tisane with apple bits, coconut rasps, pink peppercorns, cardamon, corn flowers and a few other goodies.  She offered two suggestions for sweeteners: crystalized honey and agave.  

The adults as well as the young people loved the samples and if nothing else — attendees walked away with new ideas and ways to incorporate healthier beverages in their diets.