Reasons to Buy Tea From a Specialised Tea Shop
When we think of tea cultures, usually for most people it’s Asian countries that come to mind. However, Australia too surprises with its tea drinking and we have our British origins to thank for this. Much like the British, we Aussies also enjoy our morning and afternoon teas. It’s a practice that’s greatly beneficial considering this kind of beverage can be of help with improving our health and well-being.
Still, to be able to reap all the benefits that the infusion of leaves can provide, one must first find quality tea. Although you may find some better qualities in supermarkets, usually it’s not where a true tea lover gets their supplies from.
If you’re serious about developing a healthy tea drinking ritual, then you need to take a look at the range of products from a reliable online tea shop. Sure, we don’t all need to have our own choice of a tea shop, but I can think of some reasons as to why it’s a good idea to have one. Much like finding your favourite health foods store, it can provide you with:
Specialty Teas
Once again – quality! I’m not saying the products you have readily available at the supermarkets are bad, but if you’re keen on improving your well-being the way tea can truly help you achieve it, then specialty teas are the go-to option.
A specialised tea shop can offer you higher-grade leaves that you can use for more than one infusion and have certainty on their origin, sustainability, and organic properties. This is besides offering you the ranges of all the cute and easy-to-use and maintain tea accessories that you can treat yourself to or surprise a loved one who has everything and happens to be a tea lover too!
The higher-grade teas you can find from reputable suppliers are made from whole leaves and are typically hand-processed, helping them retain their natural flavours without any additives. This makes them a much better alternative compared to teas that come in tea bags, which are highly processed and may contain some nasties like microplastics and bleach.
True Boost in Flavours and Aromas
Nothing can match the tea you purchase from an online tea shop that focuses on giving you a distinctive flavour and scent experience. If you drink low-quality teas that have undergone a number of production procedures and additions, you won’t be able to completely appreciate their natural flavour and aroma, and you might believe that some teas lack distinctive qualities when, in reality, the contrary is true.
With high-grade teas, on the other hand, you get to see each tea amazes with its unique properties in one cup. Since they’re made naturally, they don’t undergo the same processes their counterparts do, and as such remain unaltered. I used to be against black tea mainly because I had only experienced the bag type.
All this changed when I bought my high-grade product which turned me into a black tea fan! Moreover, the specialty shop can open up a world of flavours and aromas for you, since some of them stock up products from all around the world! Who needs to travel when you can have the whole world in your cup?
Actual Health Benefits
Many people wrongly choose cheap tea varieties thinking they save up in the long run when in reality they pay for this choice with their health. I can’t stress enough the importance of being more careful with tea consumption and practices. One of the reasons why many individuals tend to drink up more of this hot beverage is the expectation that it would help them out with their health.
Little do most people realise there’s more harm than good when choosing tea bags over quality tea from reliable tea shops whose mission is to offer the best of the best. Throughout the processing, the bags undergo chemical treatments and may end up being coated with epichlorohydrin or dioxin and these easily get activated in hot water. This is for the paper bags, but don’t think the plastic alternative is any healthier either.
Plastic bags contain nylon or PVC which you also get exposed to when using them in hot water. Premium loose-leaf tea is the choice to go for when working on your optimal health with the needed amount of antioxidants, vitamins, and flavonoids. Regular consumption of this kind of tea grants you improved digestive health, along with an immunity boost, improved heart health, mental health boost, stress alleviation, and even weight reduction.
An added value of premium tea is also the chance to reinfuse it more than once, so it does turn out to be better for the wallet and planet too. Who knew tea drinking can motivate one to live a greener lifestyle, right?
