Over the last couple of days, I’ve been battling a stomach issue. I don’t know if it is a bout with the stomach flu or if it is the result of something I ate (as this did occur after about six hours following a trip to a teriyaki grill place I had never visited before). What I do know is that I feel terrible and have been having symptoms that I am not going to discuss … why? Well, mostly because that’s probably not why you’ve tuned in to this review. Just believe me when I say it has not been an enjoyable couple of days.

One thing that made it a little better is ginger teas. I’ve enjoyed several others that I’ve had in my stash until I came across this package from Element Tea. And now that I’ve found this, I really don’t need anything else. This is just what the doctor ordered! (Assuming, of course, that I’ve seen a doctor, which I haven’t… but just play along, won’t you?)

This is pure, organic ginger root from Indonesia. Nothing else. But then, nothing else is needed. This is delicious just the way it is, and it is incredibly soothing and helps to calm the upset in my stomach. It has that peppery, ginger-y taste that you’d expect, but interestingly enough, it doesn’t taste as strong as some ginger blends that I’ve tasted. There is a mellow sophistication to this ginger that is a welcome surprise.

If you’re looking for a ginger tea to keep on hand during times of digestive distress, I would recommend this one. Infusing this spice for just eight minutes and adding a drizzle of honey makes for a very comforting and delicious cup of relief!

Women from all over the world say that drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea during the second half of their pregnancy really helped with their labor.

Raspberry Leaf Tea, also known as red raspberry leaf, is a common herbal remedy. It's not the same as raspberry fruit tea. Raspberry Leaf Tea is said to support the female system during pregnancy. The idea is not so much to speed up labor, but to help it to progress at a nice, steady pace. Because Raspberry Leaf Tea takes several weeks to accumulate in the body, it is said to work better on women who are overdue. It is also believed to help produce nutrient-rich breast milk. Although there has been little research (and therefore evidence) to support these claims, some midwives have been carrying out observational studies of their own.

According to an article in Pregancy, Birth and Beyond, "there has been research on the effects of raspberry leaf extracts on animals and on women in the first week after birth (Burn & Withell, 1941; Whitehouse, 1941). Raspberry leaf was found to cause a relaxant effect on the uterus. It is also believed that this relaxant effect caused the uterine contractions of labor to become better coordinated and more efficient, thus shortening the length of labor." This inspired three midwives from Westmead Hospital in Sydney to try and find further research on the use of Raspberry Leaf and its effects on labor. Read more.

Resources:
http://www.motherandchildhealth.com/Prenatal/raspberry.html
http://www.pregnancy.com.au
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Tea cocktails are guilt-free way to enjoy alcohol and tea. You're using a calorie-free and sugar-free mixer, and you get the added bonus of all the health benefits tea has to offer. Frenchie's Lemon Ginger is not only easy-to-make, it's delicious too!

Ingredients:
  6 oz Organic French Lemon Ginger Tea Cocktail
  1 oz Vodka
Splash of Ginger Ale (optional)

Use 2 heaped teaspoon of Organic French Lemon Ginger Tea per 8 oz cocktail glass. Brew tea with boiling water for 5 minutes. Pour over ice to chill, add vodka, and top off with a splash of ginger ale.

For more low calorie cocktail recipes, visit our Tea Cocktails page!

Our Story
When we discovered that tea drinkers had expanded beyond nibbling cucumber sandwiches and sipping on an oh-so-familiar Black tea, we tea lovers became curious. We familiarized ourselves with teas from around the globe, relished in new exotic flavors, and explored delectable, new food pairings. Yes, we tea fans had found ourselves in our element. Later, our passion for tea led us to holding tea tasting parties, traveling to conventions, attending seminars…and, soon after, we launched Element Tea.

At Element Tea we practice strict quality control and we follow strategic guidelines when purchasing our products. Those practices involve numerous samplings, improving formulations, buying tea from renowned tea estates and suppliers, and hand-selecting products with raw, natural ingredients. We also carry certified organic teas for every one of our categories.

Our goal is to introduce people to some of the world’s healthiest and most delicious teas, to expand tea palettes and tea knowledge, and to answer all tea-related questions. We want people to have fun exploring this popular beverage by learning about the origin of tea, the different flavor varieties, how tea is prepared, and understanding all the health benefits of this delicious drink. We also preach that tea is not in competition with coffee. In fact it is very much opposite to the ‘get up and go’ coffee buzz. Instead, the daily ritual of tea encourages people to take a break or steal a moment to themselves, or better still, to bond with close friends.

As part of our goal, we also believe it’s important to ensure that farm workers on tea estates are paid a fair, above-market price and that strict socioeconomic development criteria are being met in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. That is why we have a Chari-TEA, a specific tea that, when purchased, will give a percentage of the profit to TransFair USA, a non-profit organization that issues Fair Trade Certifications.

Please enjoy your experience with us, share your thoughts with us, and, ultimately, be in your element.

Simply put, herbal teas or tisanes are made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, fruits, nuts, barks, seeds, roots, or other botanicals that give them their taste. In fact, herbal teas contain no actual tea from the tea bush (Camellia Sinesnsis), but are formulated to be just like a tea. Combinations of any of these ingredients are infused by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes.

Health Benefits:
Because of the broad range of possible ingredients, each tea may have its own set of health benefits. Herbal teas are believed to be rich in antioxidants and vitamins. They support heart health, aid with stomach and digestive problems, promote energy and wellness, and are caffeine-free.