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Fall Tea Selections and Specialty Drink Recipes!

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Thu, 7 Sep 2017 03:17:00 -0500

Fall is just around the corner, and that means it's time to shift your mindset and start getting ready for those brisk mornings and cool nights that are headed our way! We've always said there is nothing like a cup of warm Shineworthy Tea anytime of year, but that there is just something special about enjoying a pot or a cup of hot tea as the seasons begin to change and begin to usher in the cooler weather surrounded by the changing colors of the leaves.

To help you shift gears from summer to fall, we've put together a list of teas that we recommend, along with our specialty drink recipes that we created to capture the essence of the season changing.

The first tea that we recommend is our Pumpkin Spice. It's a classic black tea from India perfectly blended with marigolds, and pumpkin spice flavor. With October just around the corner, there is no doubt that this is the perfect harvest time drink!

The next tea that we are featuring is our Lapsang Souchong. This large-leafed black tea is smoked over pine wood fires and then pan-fried and rolled. The intensely black leaves give a dark red liquor and distinctive smoky aroma that goes well with savory dishes and the cool nights ahead!

Finally we have our delicious Chocolate Decadence.This classic black tea from India with bits of chocolate provides all the goodness and rich decadent aroma to make a chocolate lover’s dream come true!

Shineworthy Tea Specialty Fall Drink Recipes

The Shineworthy S'mores Sensation is the perfect specialty drink to enjoy this time of year symbolizing a great end of summer, beginning of fall tradition... the s'mores! The taste will make you feel like you are eating those deliciously gooey treats by the smokey camp fire on a cool night.

Shineworthy S'mores Sensation

2 cups boiling water
2 perfect tea spoons Shineworthy Chocolate Decadence Tea
Pinch of Shineworthy Lapsang Souchong Tea
2 perfect tea spoons Turbinado (sugar in the raw)
Miniature Marshmallows
Graham Crackers

Place tea and sugar in a Magic TeaMaker, add boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes. Place Magic TeaMaker on top of your favorite tea mug and allow the tea to flow through. Top with a generous amount of miniature marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs & enjoy.

This time of year it's not a surprise that our recipe for the Shineworthy Pumpkin Spice Tea Latte is so popular! We are confident that this special recipe will rival any pumpkin spice drink you've had in the past and more than likely have less than half of the calories.

Pumpkin Spice Tea Latte

1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
3 perfect tea spoons Shineworthy Pumpkin Spice Tea
3 perfect tea spoons Turbinado (sugar in the raw)
1 tsp cinnamon

Place tea and sugar in a Magic Tea Maker. Bring Vanilla Almond Milk to a boil on the stove. Remove from heat and pour into the Magic Tea Maker. Steep for 5 minutes. Place Magic Tea Maker on top of your favorite tea mug and allow the tea to flow through. Add whipped cream(optional), top with cinnamon & enjoy.

All teas mentioned in this article are available for purchase by clicking here or by visiting shineworthytea.com for only the finest tea, tea ware, and accessories!

Tea Drinkers Have Another Great Reason To Smile!

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:18:00 -0600

As a fine tea enthusiast, I am often asked the following question pertaining to this amazing drink:
Q: How do you keep your teeth looking so good? You drink a lot of tea, but your teeth are not stained and seem to be very strong. What is your secret?
A: It's true. My teeth are unstained and very strong. It seems that I get asked this question quite often so I decided to do a little research on my own to find out if drinking high quality tea had anything to do with it.
Well, it turns out that several studies have been done on this topic. Here are are a few interesting findings on this topic:

-Studies show that drinking tea regularly is known to help strengthen tooth enamel and protect teeth from decay. It is important to restrict the use of sugar in your tea in order to gain the most benefits. - intelligentdental.com, "What are the food or drinks that can strengthen tooth enamel naturally?"

-"Tea good for teeth' Scientists believe that drinking tea may be a good way to keep your teeth healthy. They have discovered that compounds found in black tea may attack harmful bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease and cavities. Researchers have previously focused on the possible health benefits of green teas." -BBC News l HEALTH l Tea 'good for teeth' news.bbc.co.uk >

There were so many interesting articles on this topic. A common thread throughout was that drinking tea without adding any sugar or sweetener is a key component to getting the benefits that the tea has to offer for your oral health. Sugar and other sweeteners are a leading cause for tooth decay and should be avoided. Now I know some some of you are reading this and saying, "WHAT?! NO SUGAR?!", but you can rest assured that at SHINEWORTHY TEA, we offer many different flavors and types of teas that are delicious without the need to add any sweetener at all. (click here to visit shineworthytea.com and view our selection of teas) In our tea tasting classes, we discuss ways to break away from the sugary drink habit. For many years I added sugar to my tea, so I understand. However, when I experienced high quality tea in its purest form at SHINEWORTHY TEA, I broke the habit and I guess my smile speaks for itself!

SHINEWORTHY ICED TEA - Shaken, not stirred!

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:52:00 -0500

In this how-to video we show you how to turn any freshly brewed hot tea instantly without it getting watered down. This is the method we use at our tea bar that allows us to offer our customers any tea on our menu either iced or hot. We hope you enjoy! Visit us at www.shineworthytea.com

How To Use The Magic Tea Maker

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:23:00 -0500

A quick video that demonstrates how to use one of our most popular items, the Magic Tea Maker. Available online at http://www.shineworthytea.com/products/magic-tea-maker

How to make sweet iced tea, SHINEWORTHY TEA style!

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:11:00 -0500

SHINEWORTHY TEA owner Sue Ann Cordell shows you how to make a gallon of sweet iced tea, SHINEWORTHY TEA style! Follow these steps to get that signature sweet iced tea featured at our tea bar during the summer. Visit us online at www.shineworthytea.com!

It's National Iced Tea Month!

info@shineworthytea.com (Shineworthy Tea) — Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:42:00 -0500

Summer is here! The sun is beating down, the temperatures are rising, the bees are buzzing, and swimming pools and lakes are filled with families and friends enjoying the cool and refreshing waters.I love this time of year! How about you? I have fond memories of sitting on the front porch with my Grandmother and drinking ice-cold tea. I remember chasing lightning bugs at dusk, and sipping on more delicious ice-cold tea. Sometimes we would add a lemon slice or a sprig of mint to our tea, and other times we would simply pour it over ice, and talk the night away.

June is National Iced Tea Month, and at SHINEWORTHY TEA, we enjoy serving a wide variety of our tea selection over ice. We like to serve it “James Bond Style” – shaken, not stirred. For iced tea, we place 2 perfect teaspoons of loose -leaf tea in a Magic Tea Maker and allow it to steep for approximately five (5) minutes. Then we fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour the freshly steeped tea over the ice, cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted over. We then pour the ice-cold tea into a glass filled with more ice, add a garnish if you choose, and serve an amazing glass of iced tea.

In celebration of National Iced Tea Month, why not create your own memories with your family and friends by enjoying a delicious and refreshing pitcher or glass of iced tea? There are many varieties and flavors to try. One of our most popular white iced teas is Tropical Paradise. It has a smooth flavor with passion fruit and mango. On a hot day, it is most refreshing. Dragon Boat Black is a classic Chinese black tea that really refreshes. Vanilla Peach is a black tea that invites true summertime bliss when served over ice. Cherry Blossom is a Fine Japanese green tea, blended with rose petals and a slight sweet essence of cherry. Just like all the others mentioned here, Cherry Blossom is one of our most popular iced teas. Also included in this list is one my favorites – Claireberry. It is beautiful in color (deep pink) and is a delicious and refreshing herbal blend, consisting of dried apples, strawberries, kiwi, hibiscus, rose-petals, and orange peel.

Life is so busy, and we seem to be running from one place to the next at a rapid pace most of the time. I invite you to take some time to slow down and create memories that will last a lifetime during this summertime season. Celebrate National Iced Tea Month with some delicious iced tea, while watching the fireflies, smelling the flowers, sitting on the porch, splashing in the water, basking in the sun. Let every cup take you to a place of enjoyment!

Sue Ann Cordell
SHINEWORTHY TEA
www.shineworthytea.com

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