I originally started out this blog post with: “January should be National Tea Month. I declare it!” After Googling to make sure there was no conflict, it turns out January IS National Hot Tea Month. Glad to know I’m onto something here– as the world turns over a new leaf, it turns over a new tea leaf too.

One of the teas we’re enjoying over here at SPA WEEK® is the Gentle Organic Lemon Ginger Green Tea by Villiage Tea Company. Kaitlin, Dina and I first tried the  flavor  in December (The National Month-Before National Hot Tea Month). We took turns with the muslin tea pouch, steeping personal portions in our little office microwave. It was as delightful as a frigid Tuesday morning gets. 

Tea is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world (to water), and the human race is healthier for it. Tea is not only served in spas, but also used in many treatments that capitalize on its greatness. We encourage you to make tea a regular part of your diet in 2010! Village Tea Co. shares all ingredients and health benefits on their website. Some are… 

Green Tea – Organic Lemon Ginger 
Ingredients: organic Chinese green tea (guo lu), organic ginger root, organic lemon grass, organic lemon myrtle
Health Benefits: antioxidant rich, heart health supportRoyal English Breakfast Tea supports heart health, Ginger Orange and Ginseng Oolong  is good for digestion,

Rooibos – Cherry Me Bloom
Ingredients: South African Rooibos, sour cherry, lemon grass, flavor, acai, sunflower petals
Health Benefits: antioxidant rich, caffeine free, weight management support , natural energy

Green – Sassy Green Tea
Ingredients: chinese green tea, ginger, flavor, orange peel, peach pieces, chilies, cloves, safflower, acai
Health Benefits: antioxidant rich, skeleton density support, heart health support, natural energy 

Oolong – Ginger Orange and Ginseng 
Ingredients: Ginseng Oolong – chinese green oolong (renshen), ginseng root (eluthero root) Ginger Orange Oolong – chinese dark oolong, ginger root, dried orange pieces, orange essence
Health Benefits: digestion support

See all their flavors and the health benefits on their website and follow them on Twitter! Follow Bryce Gruber too. It’s her tea company, besides the fact that she’s just hysterical.

Happy Hot Tea Month… stay warm and well! 

Tea provided by the folks at the Village.