While Eastern and Western approaches to health share the goal of promoting well-being and treating illness, they differ in their foundations, philosophies, and methods. Eastern health philosophy, for example, Chinese medicine, considers the body, mind, and consciousness as an interconnected system where maintaining balance and harmony is crucial. The Wu Xing theory outlines five phases: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, that are linked to meridians, organs, our mind, emoti

Prana is the vital life force that flows through everything in this universe, both external and internal. We find prana in nature, in the sunlight, and in the water, and it is distributed throughout the body via energy channels called Nadis in Sanskrit and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Prana influences every facet of our being—physical, mental, and spiritual. You can survive several minutes without breathing, but not a single minute without prana. We cannot see

Soothing and nourishing for both mind and body! Tea is more than just a drink; it's a warm embrace in a cup that has relaxed and nourished souls for thousands of years. Its ability to provide comfort, uplift spirits, and bolster health has made it a cherished part of cultures worldwide. Today, tea is produced in more than 50 countries. From cozy mornings and afternoons to moments of reflection, tea rituals are woven into people's lives, promising numerous benefits for both mi

What do we mean by the ultimate truth? And how does it relate to tea?

Each fine tea is a reflection of the unique area and cultural heritage that created it.

The tea industry offers specialized roles like tea tasters and tea sommeliers. And many other areas of expertise, from plantation to cup.

How tea influences my sleep quality. This is the topic of this week's Elevenses!

Himachal Pradesh means the land of snow, him = snow, achal = land. Pradesh means province. It is the northernmost tea region in India....

Black teas and wulong teas that are oxidized to about 70% or more are fire element teas. This means they support the fire element within...

In the Northern Hemisphere, we move towards cooler temperatures. Harvest season has begun!

Sri Lanka, the lovely island situated to the southeast of the Indian peninsula, has a rich history that dates back prehistorically 125...

The Brits not only enjoy their tea; they love to dunk biscuits in it! Since I happen to be married to one huge fan of tea drinking and dunking biscuits, I thought I would write a few lines about this topic in this week's Elevenses!

This Weekly Elevenses is all about the upcoming Tea Sommelier Certified Diploma Course, Level one. It will start end September / beginning October 2025. One course per year. Welcome to read about it here in my blog!

You can call it cold brew matcha or iced matcha. Regardless of the name, matcha and cold water mixed together get you a cold matcha drink...

Healthy feet and ankles increases our overall wellbeing and health. The feet might not be the main "thing", but paying close attention to...

When starting out with yoga and mindfulness, this question might come across as very odd . But the deeper you go into your beingness, the...

Liver often shows in many disease-related issues as being a problem, needing care and being in more harmony and balance. This is due to...

How "kill green" is performed - meaning how you heat up the fresh tea leaves after harvest to prevent oxidation from happening, will of...

Green tea (as several other tea types) is high in flavonoids (plant chemicals) especially one called catechin. Green tea is especially...

As with almost everything, tea also comes in countless numbers of qualities and variations depending on where the tea was grown and when...