Hi, everyone! I have been under the weather recently, and I have not been able to update the blog. I apologize in advance! I have seen that tons of people are under the weather lately so here is a tea that I concocted to help combat the common cold!

Kick the Cold

When colds stop your flow

Coughs, sneezing, and scratchy throats

Will fade with the steam

Ingredients for an 8fl oz cup of tea:

1-1 ½ inches of fresh ginger root, sliced
1 bag of elderberry tea*
2 tsp of lemon juice

Directions:
1. Boil water
2. Place fresh ginger root into water after it reaches a boil
3. Remove from heat
4. Add bag of elderberry tea
5. Let steep for 2-4 minutes
6. Remove ingredients.
7. Add 2 tsp of lemon juice (or more/less depending on your preference)

*The reason I suggest using a bag of elderberry tea is because elderberry is a tricky ingredient and if used to a degree that is more than healthy can lead to nausea, or uncontrollable diarrhea. Also the stems and roots of the elderberry contain high amounts of cyanide and too much elderberry intake/improper usage of the berry can lead to cyanide poisoning. This is why I recommend adding a tea bag of already prepared elderberry tea in place of actually managing the berry itself since it can be so tricky.

Warning: Don't use ginger if pregnant or breast feeding. Don't use ginger if taking blood thinners, as ginger might affect how fast blood clots. If you experience diarrhea or vomiting from elderberry then contact your health care practitioner.

Hey, everyone! I'm so glad that this blog is receiving such a warm reception. Maybe it was due to the "Warm Tingles Tea" haha! Oh that was too corny, even for me. Anyway, today I found a fantastic herb that is used in the treatment of migraines. I know many people who suffer from these buggers, and while I've been lucky enough to not have any issues with migraines, I hear that they are rather debilitating. I created this blend that contains natural antihistamines and that also has a natural muscle relaxer.

Migraine, Migraine, Go Away

migraine, migraine, go away

don't come back or you'll sure pay,

because I drink my poeteas

that let me live my life at ease.

Ingredients for an 8fl oz cup of tea:

1 tsp dried Feverfew leaves
1 tsp dried Chamomile flowers

Directions:
1. Add Feverfew leaves to boiling water for 8 mins.
2. Place Chamomile flowers into water after it reaches a boil
3. Let Chamomile flowers boil for 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and add let stand for 1 minute.
5. Remove ingredients (straining works best)

Warning: Don't use Feverfew or Chamomile if you are pregnant, breat-feeding, or are taking blood-thinning medications. Feverfew also is an herb that should be taken regularly. If you abruptly stop taking Feverfew after regular use you could suffer from "post feverfew syndrome" which will result in stiff joints and muscle pain. So if you try this tea for a while and then would like to stop, gradually stop taking it. As always, make sure you don't develop skin rashes from the tea, as certain people are sensitive to herbal treatments. Avoid Chamomile if you have asthma or allergic dermatitis.

So that is the simple blend that should take care of your migraines and take the edge off of the stress associated with them!

Cheers,
-Ryan

Hey, everyone! The weather has been sooo chilly around here made worse by the unsettling wind gusts! I thought that today I'd post a very simple tea blend that is known to help with colds, flus, digestion, and also has a warming quality that will keep you toasty during this bitter cold season!

Warm Tingles

in the wintry months,

a tingling tea blanket will

warm from head to toe

Ingredients for an 8fl oz cup of tea:

1 1/2-2 inches of fresh ginger root, sliced

2 tbsp of fresh peppermint leaves

Directions:

1. Boil water

2. Place ingredients into water after it reaches a boil

3. Remove from heat

4. Let steep for 3-5 minutes

5. Remove ingredients.

Warning: Don't use ginger/peppermint if pregnant or breast feeding. Don't use ginger if taking blood thinners, as ginger might affect how fast blood clots. Avoid swallowing mint products if you suffer from acid reflux.