To Our YoTeas Family,

It's hard to fathom what we are presently experiencing as a country and globally. Covid-19 showed up with a vengeance and has now inflicted over a million and claimed thousands of lives. With so much information out there from the media and the news, it's difficult to decipher what's real and what's false. But, what we know for certain is, we've been attacked by an invisible enemy. The global response has varied so vastly, with some hoarding at the grocery stores with others plainly disregarding the social distancing and stay at home orders. Clearly, this is not something we were prepared for, but we must grasp that this is a serious situation that we will not come out of it the same. Humanity will never be the same...

But what we must ensure to help us survive is that we're practicing healthy habits such as, proper hand-washing, sanitizing areas that are frequently touched and keeping our immune systems strong to protect ourselves from this invisible and unpredictable enemy. Some of what medical doctors are saying will help minimize our exposure and strengthen our immune systems is improve our quality of sleep, avoid tobacco, consume less alcohol, improve your gut health, become more physically active, soak up the sunshine(vitamin-D), reduce your stress level, consume a daily supplement, vitamin C, Zinc, Elderberry, fruits(oranges, lemon, blueberries), lots of liquids to include, alkaline water and hot teas. As we continue to experience unprecedented loss of life and be attacked by this virus please, Visit YoTeas To Learn More About The Health Benefits Of Loose Leaf Teas 

Thank You For Your Continued Support,

From The YoTeas Family To You and your Family, Please Stay Safe and Healthy.

It's said that black tea is responsible for approximately 84% of tea consumption. While black teas and green teas may be similar there are some differences, such as the oxidation process involved in black teas and how it impacts our health. One of the main interests connected to black teas is its antioxidant content. Why is this important?  Antioxidants help to fight off free radicals.

The Medical News 'wrote that Free radicals are unstable molecules in the body that result from both natural processes and environmental pressures'.The body can remove free radicals, but if too many build-up, they can damage or change cells in the body.

 The antioxidants in black teas are different from those in green teas, due to the oxidation process. Green tea mainly contains catechins. During oxidation, these convert into thearubigins, theaflavins, and flavonols.

In 2013, researchers found evidence to suggest that people who drank four cups of black tea or more per day had a lower risk of stroke. For many who are still trying to understand the importance of tea consumption, knowledge is power. The mission of yoteas.com is to educate consumers on why consuming three or more cups of tea per day can dramatically impact their health and well-being. 

It's said that Time is our greatest commodity, but so is our Health!!! My passion for teas began many years ago before I ever understood there was something called the Camellia Sinensis tea leaf; but when I truly began to understand the science and many health benefits involved in tea consumption, I fell in love with loose leaf teas and began researching what makes this green tea leaf so extraordinary. As many of you may have read on my website yoteas.com, we offer many different varieties of organic loose leaf teas sourced from around the world. The reason we chose all-natural, organic teas is we wanted to ensure we delivered not just flavor, but a quality that our customers can depend on. Consuming loose leaf teas is an experience in which you become one with every sip, emerging with the array of flavors that wrap around your pallet. Whether you're a hot or cold tea lover, every tea can be brewed hot and enjoyed as a hot beverage, placed directly into the refrigerator or poured over ice for your favorite chilled iced tea. 

Most people are still trying to understand the world of loose leaf teas versus their ordinary tea bag consumption. But, fortunately, many are beginning to give up on not just their tea bags but also their daily cup of coffee to embrace and experience a delicious cup of brewed loose leaf tea. Tea is not just another flavored over-sweetened beverage, which most are used to consuming; loose leaf tea is filled with antioxidants, and health benefits to include weight loss, not to mention the anti-flu virus benefits as a result of the catechins found in loose leaf teas, stress reduction, and let's not forget the many flavors, and varieties. If this doesn't get your curiosity and palette stirring, then you're missing an incredible experience...Begin the journey and visit www.YoTeas.com 

We live in a culture where most people love the social habit of coffee consumption. To most, tea consumption is simply placing a tea bag in a cup of hot water, adding some sugar or honey particularly when they don't feel good. Not the same excitement as sitting in a coffee shop and drinking a fresh cup of coffee while socializing with friends, or having a business meeting. The association between the social aspect of tea versus coffee is part of what drives most towards choosing coffee over tea. But In recent years, many are discovering the excitement in the variety of teas they can choose from and the endless flavor profiles and health benefits in consuming loose leaf teas, especially green teas. When you truly begin to explore and experiment with the different varieties of loose leaf teas, the excitement can quickly grow. 

Why would you choose loose leaf teas? Outside of its obvious health benefits, the many combinations you can choose, create and blend together to brew your perfect of cup of tea are endless. And just for the record, tea bags often include ingredients you'd probably rather not ingest. However, If you would like to begin exploring the world of loose leaf teas Visit Us At YoTeas and experience why so many are now turning to loose leaf teas as their daily beverage of choice. 

What is the Green Tea craze all about??? For centuries, all tea was considered green tea. But, green tea is purely and simply the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, which all teas originate, and once it's steeped in hot water...you have your delicious cup of healthiness. There was a time when Green tea leaves did not go through the oxidation process so it was tea in its most natural form. This version of the green tea leaf is still enjoyed around the world today as are many other versions of the same tea leaf. However, over centuries, there were different forms of green tea introduced as the world unfolded in its discovery of the tea leaf. Oolong and black teas were created much later after green tea's discovery.

Note: black tea is a fermented version of green tea and Oolong is semi-fermented.

The Western world is still trying to understand the variations of green tea because they are lovers of black teas...On the other hand, the Eastern part of the world are still lovers of the amazing variety of green tea flavors...

Although more research is needed, medical news today states, recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Don't take this cup of Green beverage lightly...There's more beyond your brewed cup of loose leaf tea!!!

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There are many different kinds of teas, however, almost all teas have nutritional and health benefits. Most tea drinkers consider Green Tea to be the healthiest, but all teas contain health benefits and antioxidants. The antioxidants found in teas are called catechins, and catechins, like all antioxidants battle free radicals and repair, damaged cells within our bodies. When we consume tea on a daily basis it promotes healthy results; research has also proven that tea can prevent cancer and other physical ailments.

In addition, when loose leaf tea is combined with various fruit, there are even more natural health benefits. Tea blends smoothly with the fruit components creating a drink which is mild yet flavorful, full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There are precious few beverages which can claim to refresh your thirst, boost your vitamin intake, give you energy and fight cancer in a single serving.

Although tea is an ancient beverage, the health benefits are endless. It's likely the health benefits of consuming tea are even more valuable now than they were centuries ago. After being consumed for more than four thousand years, tea has changed very little - until now. It's been served hot, it's been served cold. But now tea is being served in a style that suits the most frantic lifestyle - you can get it to go, whether you brew it at home or purchase it in a tea shop or grocery store. You can brew your tea at home and place it in a hot/cold tea tumbler and enjoy it throughout your day. However, when purchasing tea that's already bottled, ensure that you check the sugar content...

When most people think of having more energy, they often choose the path of unhealthy energy drinks, tons of coffee or toxic sodas. This poses a problem because all the above choices are not only acidic to our bodies but unhealthy alternatives. At YoTeas.com we pride ourselves on conscious healthy living...What does that mean??? 

Try brewing our Organic Morning Kick, and receive a healthy burst of energy, without the crash of coffee...not to mention the antioxidants in every cup!!! You can also take a brisk walk and practice deep breathing techniques to bring oxygen to your cells. There are healthy alternatives to having and maintaining more energy throughout your day, that does not involve consuming unhealthy, sugary energy drinks...

If you are a coffee drinker, try to balance having your cup of coffee if you desire...in the morning, but then you can switch to our Morning Kick or one of our delicious Black teas...for example our (Organic Peach Nectar, Earl Grey, or Masala Chai), which are all packed with all the caffeine you need...without the crash... www.YoTeas.com

Consuming tea during the course of your day will keep your body alkaline and energized without the acidity, high sugar, or caffeine crash.

Tea is an experience which takes us on a personal journey with ourselves or in the company of others. We all drink tea for various reasons, some for pure pleasure, some for socializing(tea time), others for the health benefits. Whatever your reason for consuming loose leaf tea, there is no doubt that tea is a delicious, healthy beverage. The flavors of different teas and its caffeine levels will depend primarily on how the tea leaf is processed when picked.

We thought this article would be helpful in shedding some light on the correct tea pairing! Many of us are still just beginning to learn of the concept of pairing tea with our food – proper, substantial meals that pair well. And yet, in the East they have drunk tea with their main dishes for centuries.

The art of tea pairing is still very much evolving in the West… but just as good food augments a good wine, and wine brings out the flavors of your dish, so too with teas.
The right tea can truly enhance the taste of the food on your plate… equally, get the pairing wrong, and the tea can be overwhelmed by the food (or the food drowned by too fulsome a tea).

Black teas with their robust flavors pair well with hearty, rich foods such as roast meats like beef, lamb and venison or heavy pasta dishes like lasagna.

Green teas with their earthy, vegetative palettes combine well with vegetarian dishes, salads, mild green curries, and light chicken dishes.

White teas tend to be very gentle, and if served with too rich a food will seem totally tasteless. Yet it would be a shame to miss their oh-so-subtle aromas. So these are best paired with very light foods such as white fish like sea bass or mild cheeses and desserts.

Oolong teas tend to vary but are in general quite smoky and complex and therefore pair perfectly with herby dishes, fruity desserts, and smoked cheeses and meats.

Fruit and scented teas are perfect for complex desserts, cakes and dark chocolate! Some even blend wonderfully with spicy meats – like Earl Grey for instance.
While full-bodied Chai teas match exotic Turkish sweet-meats and Indian pastries. Note: You can google this article for more insight!

Sipping On Oolong Teas:

While Green Teas are the most widely talked about in the world of teas... Oolongs are known to be the most complicated! Oolong teas are made from large tea leaves. The appearance of finished oolong teas can range from light green to brown, long & twisted or rolled into tight tiny balls. Oolong teas can be very  intricate and tend to have the widest array of flavours and aromas. Some taste and smell of stone fruits, honey, floral (orchid is common), sandalwood and much more.

Oolongs tend to be more oxidized than white teas, but less than black and ranges anywhere from 35% to 80% oxidation level. Be open when you begin your tea journey because while green teas receive all the hype, oolong teas have some amazing benefits, and flavor profiles! Happy Brewing and Sipping!