Ceylon ginger is a powerful superfood with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ginger tea or ginger brews (without the addition of tea leaves) may not only rejuvenate your body but refresh your mind as well. Although it offers an impressive array of health benefits, ginger tea may also come with a few side effects, only if
The gorgeous red hibiscus flower is not simply used for landscaping and framing your garden—the calyx of the flower (the solid part that holds and protects the flower petals underneath) can be dried and used to make a delicious herbal tea. Both sweet and tart in flavor, hibiscus flower tea is thought to have a
When it comes to cinnamon, there are two main types that can be found in grocery stores: Cassia Cinnamon and Ceylon Cinnamon. The cassia variety (also called “Chinese cinnamon”) is the more common of the two, and it is generally cheaper to produce. Grown in East Asian countries like China, Indonesia and Vietnam, this cinnamon
Sri Lanka is known for its golden sands, lush jungles and crystal blue waters. And while this stunning island nation is known for much of its locally grown produce-boasting everything from gorgeous tea fields to rare superfood-herbs like turmeric and cinnamon—its visitors remember it best, perhaps, for the refreshing king coconut water (or “thambili”, as