Heaven of Tea

This is a consistent customer favorite and one we regularly stock in Teavana stores. It is designed to combine the detoxification properties of white and green tea. The goal is to cleanse your body - specifically your kidneys - from the stuff you consume but probably shouldn’t (from alcohol to that really fatty meal). It’s a natural way to help your body function at its best. Here’s the blend:

Detox tea blend: 1 teaspoon Gyokuro Green Tea, 1 teaspoon Monkey Picked Oolong and 1 teaspoon Silver Needle Organic White Tea. Heat water to just below boiling (around 175 degrees) and steep for 1 minute.

You can change the amounts according to your tastes (some like it stronger, some lighter). But I recommend drinking it hot and without sugar; you can add some honey, if you prefer sweeter teas. Earlier I also posted a “spicy” version of this tea that adds in 1 teaspoon of Peppermint Organic Herbal tea. It’s perfect for those who prefer a more flavored version of tea.

By combining White tea, Green tea, and Oolong tea, you get all the benefits a cup of tea can offer from antioxidants and detox to regulation of your blood sugar and control of your fat intake. The tea does have some caffeine, so I wouldn’t drink it late at night. The caffeine content is probably around 5-10% of a cup of coffee. And, as you would expect from a detox tea, it also does a great job of hydrating your body.

Be sure and remember this one after your next all-nighter . . .