Summer is the hottest season of the year and the temperatures skyrocket; you need to keep your body in upbeat health condition. Nothing matches the refreshing energy boost that iced tea and coffee offer. It is the perfect solution to kickstart your day on a high note and beat the...
Green tea may be one of the choices. By providing necessary antioxidants to prevent the damage, green tea might help. However, the list of benefits does not stop in the avoidance of muscle loss. Studies indicate that green tea combined with exercise may even improve muscular power and lean body...
Thanks to internet and social media, people are becoming more and more conscious of healthy living. With this objective, people focus on their daily exercise, yoga, work life balance, sleeping habits, food and beverages. While all these factors require rigorous commitment in terms of time and compromise on pleasure, an...
Shata Dhauta Ghrita is an age-old Ayurveda formulation specified in ancient Ayurveda’s classical textbook Charaka Samhita. It is one of the therapeutic products made from cow’s ghee. Shata Dhauta Ghrita is also known as 100 times washed ghee (‘Shata’ meaning ‘one hundred’, ‘Dhauta’ meaning ‘washed’ & ‘Ghrita’ meaning ‘Ghee’). ‘Shata...
Teas have been used since ancient times as medicinal potions that help treat diseases. All thanks to the vital ingredients present in tea leaves. From antioxidants to the blended herbs of teas, each element brings the goodness of health with every sip you drink. And that, with a strong robust...
Have you ever thought about what your tea consists of? Obviously, there are tea leaves but they constitute only 1% of your cuppa, the rest 99% is water! So definitely water, as a major ingredient, influences the aroma and taste of tea. One of the most important factors that go...
With different varieties available, choosing the right tea can be an overwhelming task. A lot of information is available about the brewing techniques, health benefits of tea etc. Surprisingly, little is known about the shelf life of tea. There is a common misconception that tea has no shelf life. Did...
If you are a health fanatic or an avid reader here at Teafloor, you know that the major health benefits of teas come from this powerful compound called antioxidant. Be it any health condition, from minor stress to cancer, it is said that the antioxidants in teas can help you...
Out of all the heavenly abodes in India, Darjeeling is one of the most exquisite places this nation has to offer. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Darjeeling is the Mecca of tea producing regions. With its tantalising aroma and captivating flavour, a cup of Darjeeling tea is just irresistible. Furthermore,...
Do you recall? The time, when things seem a little out of hand, The time, No amount of sleep comes to rescue. The time, the heart begins to shrink, the soul tired to death, yet you must not stop, The time, you cease to exist. Amongst the endless worries about...
Being a drug whose appeal has shown no sign of dissuading, caffeine is a stimulant for the central nervous system which is present in almost every beverage that we consume. An ingredient of a beverage that had over 136 million bags exported around the world in 2012, caffeine’s popularity is...
The significance of Raksha Bandhan as a festival has become far more important than it was ever before. India today is more urbanised, with nuclear families. Therefore, festivals like Raksha Bandhan give families a chance to get together and celebrate relationships that bind us together and are greater than any...