Tea review & A giveaway

Two weeks ago I received a package from Celestial Seasoning

It was part of a “wellness kit” that they’ve created for the “flu” season. It included: Four wellness teas to ease  symptoms associated with the cold and flu including Sleepytime Extra, Echinacea Complete Care and Tummy Mint and Two green teas to support a healthy immune system year round – Authentic Green Tea and Honey Lemon Ginseng Green Tea.

I tried all of them and my favorites are Tummy Mint and AM Detox. I really like them because they’re rich in aroma and smooth in taste. Since I’ve been wanting to cut down my caffeine intake, these caffeine free teas are satisfying my hot drink craving. I’d probably drink 2-3 bags of different tea everyday.

Do you get “flu” in this season? I personally am fairly “insensitive” and don’t get flu often. But for those of you who do, here are some teas that might help.

A Tea for Whatever Ails You!

Seasonal discomforts keeping you down? You can trust delicious, all-natural Celestial Seasonings teas to help foster everyday wellness as part of your balanced, healthy lifestyle. The selection of recommended herbs, teas and other foods provided below can help you find great-tasting natural relief for your symptoms.

Tea for Health 101

Once you’ve chosen the tea that best matches your symptoms, click here to view a series of short videos that teach you about drinking tea for health and wellness, how to properly prepare tea, tea pairings and more!

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Symptom	Herbs for What Ails You	Teas to Try	Other All-Natural Health Helpers
I have a sore, dry or scratchy throat.	Soothing chamomile Licorice root and slippery elm bark to coat the throat and help alleviate discomfort Ginger and lemongrass to rejuvenate the body	Sleepytime Throat Tamer™	Ice cold orange juice, honey, lemon juice, salt water (for gargling)
I am beginning to feel sick; my immune system needs a boost.	Echinacea to support the immune system and the body’s ability to defend itself* Vitamin C for its antioxidant properties Zinc, an essential mineral that provides immune system support during cold season* Aromas and flavors likeeucalyptus and peppermintthat make you feel better fast!	Echinacea Complete Care®	Walnuts, garlic, berries, citrus fruits
My stomach hurts and/or I’m feeling bloated.	Revitalizing fennel to quickly but gently calm your stomach Soothing herbs likepeppermint and chamomilethat naturally assist digestion	Tummy Mint®	Yogurt with active cultures, whole grains, water
I’m feeling run down.	Whole eleuthero root andAsian and American ginsengto sustain healthy levels of energy and stamina Vitamins B6 and B12, which are essential for helping you cope with stress Revitalizing and refreshing flavors like orange peel andspearmint	Ginseng Energy®	Oatmeal, berries, citrus fruit
I need to cleanse my body after over-indulging in fatty foods, alcohol or caffeine.	Milk thistle to cleanse and detoxify the body and promote healthy liver function* Immune system-supportingEchinacea* Cleansing botanicals likedandelion root, sarsaparilla root and red clover	Detox AM®	Green leafy vegetables, water
I can’t sleep.	Tilia flower to quiet the mind and relax the body Valerian, a trusted natural sleep aid Calming herbs like chamomileand spearmint	Sleepytime Extra®	Dairy products, nuts, carbohydrate-rich foods
I am feeling healthy and want to stay that way.	Powerful polyphenols and potent flavonoid antioxidantsto counter the harmful effects of free radicals Vitamins A, C and E to maintain your body’s good health	A delicious, health-supporting Green Tea, like Antioxidant Supplement Green Tea	Fresh fruits and vegetables

okay. Wanna win a Wellness Kit? which included six package of teas that I got, PLUS Mug, soothing lip balm, honey sticks and Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Bear and the book “Herbs for Health and Happiness” by Celestial Seasonings founder Mo Siegel and Nancy Burke.

Ways to participate:

1) Leave a comment on this post answering the following question: What’s your favorite tea?

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Giveaway ends Sunday, March 28th, 2010 9PM Eastern Time