Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Tea break!

I don't know about where you are, but lately, Sydney has had some wet and rainy days.
Cold and dreary days are the worst, in my opinion - I spend the day constantly looking for warmth.
Whether it's the clothes I'm wearing, what I'm eating or what I'm drinking.

Tea is one of my best friends on cold dreary days, it warms you from the inside out!
So this package of Organic India Tulsi Tea came just at the right time!


In India, Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) is widely known for it's health benefits and medicinal value.
It is one of the principle herbs of the ancient traditional holistic health system, Ayurveda and is known as "The Queen of Herbs"

Tulsi is rich in antioxidants and is renowned for it's restorative powers.
Modern scientific research has found that the herb has been seen to;
- relieve stress
- enhance stamina
- support immunity
- act as a natural immuno-modulator 
- relieve inflamation
- lower cholesterol
- eliminate toxins
- improve digestion
- promote a healthy metabolism
as well as a number of other benefits

Organic India has a wide range of different teas, all including the sacred Tulsi herb so you can enjoy it's benefits no matter what your tea tastes might be!


The original variety of Tulsi Tea is a blend of three varieties of Tulsi.
Vana Tulsi has hints of lemon and citrus, Krishna Tulsi is slightly spicy and Rama Tulsi brings a calm depth to the mix.
It is gluten free, caffeine free and abundant in antioxidants.


Personally, my favourite type of tea is green tea, so I was very interested to try it blended with tulsi.
The plain green tea contains the original three variety Tulsi blend plus organic green tea.
It gives you a natural energy boost with only half the caffeine of regular green tea.

The Pomegranate Green Tea contains the same ingredients as the plain green tea with the addition of organic hibiscus, elderberries and pomegranate.
It's tart and tangy with a burst of pomegranate flavour and full of antioxidants.
This cooling a refreshing blend would be perfect for iced tea!


Licorice Spice has a subtle sweetness with a touch of cinnamon, ginger and lemon.
The Lemon Ginger is perfect for days when you're feeling a bit off colour with it's mix of organic ginger and lemongrass comvined with the original tulsi blend - it's also fantastic for digestion!
The soothing Peppermint Tea is refreshing and restorative and the perfect tea to relax with at the end of a long day.


If you're a chai fan, Organic India have you covered too!
The Red Chai Masala is a caffeine free blend of Tulsi and Roobois with the classic chai spices of cinnamon, ginger, cardamon, chicory, black pepper, mace, cloves and nutmeg.
Add a dash of milk and you have a delicious warming tea with a nutty sweet-yet-spicy flavour.

The India Breakfast Tea has a deep and spicy flavour that is perfect for black tea lovers but is also great with a dash of milk.
It is a blend of Assam (known for it's body and malty flavour), Ayerpadi (a special black tea leaf known for it's deep complex flavour) and the original three variety tulsi blend.


The Jasmine blend is a relaxing floral mix of Tulsi, Chamomile and Jasmine with a subtle sweetness from aniseed.
The Honey Chamomile is an excellent restorative tea made with a blend of tulsi, chamomile and aniseed.
The feminine Sweet Rose tea is a blend of rose petals, tulsi, chamomile and lemon myrtle with a touch of stevia for sweetness - it is the ultimate tea party tea!

Organic India teas are available around the world, you can buy online on their site, at different online retailers and in a number of health food stores and retailers around the country.

So tell me - how do you like your tea?

Kristy received Organic India Teas courtesy of www.kingstonfoods.com.au
If you'd like a review of your products, send an email to ksayerphotography@gmail.com



Friday, May 6, 2011

GIVEAWAY: Fairtrade Fortnight Fun


Mhm, you read right.. it's GIVEAWAY TIME!
and even better? It's open to ALL READERS
whether you live in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA or Timbuktu - you can enter :) 

Everyone likes chocolate, right? 
As a part of Fairtrade Fortnight (7-22nd May) which starts TODAY
Alter Eco and I wanted to give one lucky reader the chance to try Alter Eco's delicious Fairtrade Chocolate

All you have to do is like Alter Eco's BRAND NEW facebook page
and let me know you've "liked" them in the comment box below! 


Just hit the "like" button or open www.facebook.com/alterecopacific in your web browser
And that's all there is to it! 


The lucky winner will receive a box, delivered to their home 
that contains FOURTEEN blocks of Alter Eco Chocolate
2x Dark Chocolate Quinoa (Favourite!)
2x Dark Chocolate Velvet (Favourite!)
2x Dark Chocolate Almond
2x Dark Chocolate Mint (My current ultimate favourite)
2x Dark Chocolate Orange Twist
2x Dark Chocolate Blackout 85%
2x Dark Chocolate Cacao 73%

So what are you waiting for?! 
SCROLL UP!
HIT LIKE!
LEAVE ME A COMMENT LETTING ME KNOW!
and the winner will be chosen at random on 23rd May, 2011.

What's YOUR favourite chocolate flavour?
I love mint and dark chocolate - so dark mint chocolate probably tops the charts :P