Summer of Tea- Segment 3

I have to admit that only two months in to my summer of tea, I have become a convert of both tea and Tisanes from Light of Day Organics in Traverse City and would suggest them for both tea aficionados and tea newcomers like myself.

In segment of Lick the Plate’s Summer of Tea, it’s all about Leelanau Licorice, which falls under the category of Tisane. Whereas  true teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant,  tisanes come from a water-based infusion of herbs, spices, flowers, leaves, etc. Essentially, an herbal infusion, or tisane is any plant-derived drink other than true tea. Regardless, the Leelanau Licorice is delicious and is a very nice caffeine free, healthy beverage. 

I had questions about Leelanau Licorice, so I went to the expert, Light of Day founder Angela Macke for a bit of Q&A.

LTP
Tell me about the ingredients and how you choose Licorice root and peppermint leaves? 

 AM
This blend is comprised of Peppermint Leaf and Licorice Root. This was my first product, one I blended for me back in 1992 as I was suffering from an auto-immune based inflammatory syndrome. My gut needed help as did my Adrenal glands from working so hard at restoring me to balance.

LTP
Where are those ingredients sourced from? 

AM

Both are botanicals we have grown here on our Certified Organic and Demeter Biodynamic farmland.

DB

What is the process for creating this tea?

AM

I harvest the Peppermint, dry, then cut into 3 mm pieces. I also harvest the Licorice root and scrub them thoroughly, then hand cut into 3-5 mm pieces, then dry. The two ingredients are then hand-blended.

DB
Are their health benefits? 

AM
As above per my own personal testimony, legally and professionally as an R.N I can only comment on “ingredients”, not the product Leelanau Licorice, as that resembles "prescribing". Some common properties of Peppermint include digestion as Peppermint has antibacterial properties against microscopic organisms and has an uplifting aroma.

Licorice Root is sweet and helpful in healthy function of adrenal glands. Licorice is taken by mouth for various digestive system complaints including stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, and ongoing inflammation of the lining of the stomach (chronic gastritis). 

 

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER  The information is not presented as medical advice, nor should it be used as a substitute with a qualified and licensed physician. Although much of the information can be found in sources cited in the Tea Association of America’s brochures, on the U.S Dept. of Agriculture’s website, and in many cited independent studies, much of the investigation related to Tea and Tisanes has, unfortunately, not been thoroughly evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration to date. Our products are not designed to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any specific diseases, and therefore any information contained herein is not to be read as a specific remedy or intended to guarantee any specific result. We are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of our products or any of the suggestions or procedures discussed within. If you have specific food allergies or aversions, please note all ingredients contained in each of our organic and gluten free products. As noted above, all matters pertaining to your health and well-being should be discussed with your licensed medical physician.

 

 

 

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