Fall is a time where we slow down, take a breath and marvel in the beauty that surrounds us
"I sold my soul to the Autumn trees,
To quiet the woods and the chilly breeze
I yearn for the rain and a good book or two
Hot tea and a Sunday that I can sleep through
No longer need the Winters, nor the Springs or those Summers
I have fallen in love with all these Fall colors"
(Anonymous)
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September's Featured Tea Flight
Every SATURDAY from 11 am - 4 pm in September we will offer a flight of Tea for just $10 a person! Our Flight of Tea allows you to belly up to our Tea Bar and sample product from each category we offer: a White, Green, Oolong, Black Tea, our Tisane AND top it off with a shot of Matcha! Our menu changes each month to feature botanicals in season at the farm. Plus, you get a little Tea Education from one of our delightful Light of Day employees and take home a nice handout of the highlights on how to prepare each tea, & Matcha information including recipe.
White Tea: Enlightened White
100% Certified Organic Ingredients: White Tea buds and leaves, Tangerine, Orange, Lotus petals
Blender’s Notes: A lightly colored infusion of delicate new growth tea leaves, and subtle citrus notes. White tea grown here on our certified Biodynamic farm is used in this special blend. Naturally lightly-caffeinated.
Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 200 servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 15-25 servings).
Educational Information for "Enlightened White"
- WHITE TEA BUDS AND LEAVES - Diseases and medical conditions are often caused by pathogens, which attack the immune system making it difficult for the body to operate at a normal capacity. White tea is high in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties which can support our skin's ability to protect us from harmful bacteria and other germs.
- TANGERINE - Tangerines are a tasty and refreshing citrus fruit packed with many nutritious compounds, including flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and potassium.
- ORANGE - Oranges are a healthy source of fiber, vitamin C, thiamine, folate, and antioxidants.
- LOTUS PETALS - The lotus has sedative properties that may help you to be more calm, relax, and aid in relieving your stress.
Green Tea: Traditional Jasmine
100% Certified Organic Ingredients:
Green Tea
Blender’s Notes: Just as you’d expect from the name…a lightly floral green tea…perfumed to completion with flowers grown here at Light of Day: Lilac, Magnolia, Lily and Hosta. Wonderful!
Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 200 servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 15-25 servings).
Educational Information for "Traditional Jasmine"
- GREEN TEA - Green Tea possesses a high content of antioxidants and polyphenols, known for neutralizing the potentially harmful effects of free radicals.
100% Certified Organic Ingredients: Oolong Tea, Red Top Clover.
Blender’s Notes: Peachy-notes. A deeply oxidized wirey Oolong Tea that is naturally caffeinated. Blended with our certified Demeter Biodynamic Red Top Clover Blossoms. This is one of our favorite teas for summertime iced tea.
Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 200 servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 15-25 servings).
Educational Information for "Bumble Blossom Oolong"
- OOLONG TEA - Oolong tea can be excellent for aiding specific health conditions when combined with treatment, such as helping to lower high blood pressure in a more natural way, or helping to lower the levels of cholesterol in your blood.
- RED TOP CLOVER - In herbal medicine, red clover is typically used to treat respiratory issues (such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis), skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), inflammatory conditions like arthritis, and women's health problems.
Black: Honu Chai
100% Certified Organic Ingredients:
Black Tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Vanilla Bean Extract, Clove, Raw Sugar, and Maple Syrup Bits
Blender’s Notes: The best Chai ever. All infused with our farm’s unique 100% certified Organic Chai spices and LOADS of triple-strength Vanilla recipe. May be enjoyed “as is” or with touch of cream, Rice or Soy milk. Delicious! Naturally caffeinated and a nice choice for an afternoon pick ‘r upper! This is such a delicious, spicy, vanilla-laden tea treat! Great with Bourbon or Scotch.
Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 200 servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 15-25 servings).
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION For "Honu Chai"
- BLACK TEA - Black tea is also full of healthy substances called polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that can help protect your cells from DNA damage.
- GINGER . Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few.
- CINNAMON - Cinnamon contains large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants.
- CARDAMOM - Cardamom may help lower blood pressure, most likely due to its antioxidant and diuretic properties.
- VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT - Natural vanilla extract contains numerous antioxidants, including vanillic acid and vanillin. Antioxidants protect your body from damage from harmful components, such as free radicals and toxins.
- CLOVE - Cloves contain fiber, vitamins and minerals, so using whole or ground cloves to add flavor to your food can provide some important nutrients, flavor and aroma.
- RAW SUGAR - Raw sugar is a coarse-textured granulated sugar with a light amber color and sparkly appearance. Its sweet flavor is slightly caramel-like.
- MAPLE SYRUP BITS - Maple syrup is a great source of manganese, a mineral that provides essential energy and antioxidants to the body and also boosts the immune system while reducing inflammation. These bits are from trees tapped here at our farm.
Tisane: Madagascar Vanilla Rooibos
100% Certified Organic Ingredients: Rooibos, Chamomile, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
Blender’s Notes: This relaxing Rooibos-based blend is lightly sweet and highly vanilla-y! Perfect for paving the way for a good-night’s sleep or an afternoon nap. Rooibos is a central-nervous system relaxant. Naturally caffeine-free.
Remember when ordering loose teas, that there are approximately 200 servings per pound (or that 1 oz. of loose leaf tea or tisane makes 15-25 servings).
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION for "Madagascar Vanilla"
- ROOIBOS - Rooibos tea is also caffeine-free, making it a good beverage at any time of the day. Thanks to its high concentration of vitamins and polyphenols, rooibos tea offers not only delicious taste, but may also help keep you healthy. It is being studied extensively for treatment of allergies.
- CHAMOMILE - Chamomile has properties that may aid sleep, relaxation, and digestion.
- VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT - Vanilla beans have antioxidants that can help prevent cell and tissue breakdown, stimulate the body's natural regrowth and eliminate free radicals. The antioxidants may also shield the immune system, decrease body stress and encourage faster recovery from injuries or illnesses.
100% Certified Organic Ingredients:
Green Tea
This 40 gram tin contains 40 (1 gram) servings. 1 gram is roughly a level 1/2 teaspoon.
Limited edition of the World’s finest certified 100% certified organic premium ceremonial grade Matcha Green tea. Strong and crisp- loaded with freshness and unique Green Tea anti-oxidants that researchers have been fascinated with and excited about. For Tea Ceremony- everyday! Highest amount of O.R.A.C units per gram (antioxidants) of any plant known to man. There are 20 servings per oz. (1/2 tsp. per person per day) with suggested serving size of 1/2 tsp. or 1 gram per person per serving. This is a real treasure- so nurture yourself today with this “drink of the Samurai!” Be sure to “subscribe” to our newsletter so that we can send you HEALTH file and recipes which includes good information about this special and historic drink.
Matcha, is a product that we could grow here at Light of Day Organics (because Tea is one of the botanicals that we grow) but we do not currently own the equipment necessary to de-vein or to grind the Tencha leaf into a fine powder within the laboratory setting it requires. Therefore, we rely on other certified organic farmers around the globe to grow and process this remarkable product for us. Because of concerns in the news lately re. radiation and heavy metal contamination, each batch of Matcha and the soils they are grown in are tested thoroughly to ensure that we are all enjoying the highest quality, safest matcha available to us today! We hope that you enjoy this product as much as we do!
We do offer our Matcha in CAPSULES too! Two capsules once a day is equivalent to the 1/2 tsp suggested serving size. These are great for those of use that may not always have the time to prepare the Matcha in a smoothie form.
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Our beautiful farm LOVES company! We welcome you, your friends, family and co-worker to utilize our relaxing environment for your next get together. We would love to see morning meditation, afternoon Tai-Chi, sunset yoga, music under the Gazebo, company team building, or just a family get together. When you rent any of our spaces we include Tea for you and your guests! Interested? Please call (231)228-7235 or email wholesale@lightofdayorganics.com for more details.