21
Aug
By
Kenneth Roberts
Chances are good that you have a first aid kit. Maybe in your car or under the bathroom sink. It could be as simple as a small box with bandages and some aspirin, a few…
08
Jul
By
Kenneth Roberts
From ancient Egypt to the Caribbean, wherever it grows, hibiscus is known for its cooling, refreshing taste and a variety of health benefits. If you have ever enjoyed a lemon or raspberry zinger tea you…
24
Jun
By
Kenneth Roberts
Last time I promised you more about the awesome benefits of rooibos, so this month I'm back with more on this wonderful plant. If you missed the first post on the topic, you can click…
27
May
By
Kenneth Roberts
Many of our customers have heard about rooibos before coming in, but aren’t always sure what it is. Rooibos, which is Afrikaans for "Red Bush," is a plant that only grows in Southern Africa. Often,…
30
Apr
By
Kenneth Roberts
A customer once asked us if tea causes kidney stones. That customer had chronic kidney stones and their doctor had told them that they should stop drinking tea. So I did some in depth research…
15
Apr
By
Kenneth Roberts
I recently came across several new reports and studies on lemongrass. It has so many uses and benefits that are hard to ignore. I was amazed by some of the more recent research, though. I…
11
Mar
By
Kenneth Roberts
Dandelion which grows wild in all 50 states is the most disliked weed, which is unfortunate. Dandelion has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Dandelion has hundreds of phyto-chemical constituents that together create…
10
Feb
By
Kenneth Roberts
Romance is in the air and love is in season. Are you tired of the same old flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day? Try something new this year. At Discover Teas we have an herbal…
07
Jan
By
Kenneth Roberts
There are reasons Turmeric is used so widely other than to spice up food. Extensive studies have shown its efficacy in aiding arthritis due to the high anti-inflammatory properties found in curcumin, which is one…
11
Dec
By
Kenneth Roberts
For thousands of years elderberry fruit has been used by the wise women, midwives and herbalists to help strengthen the immune system, help with coughs, congestion, sore throats and more. By adding a few other…
