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The perfect fall morning and night routine
Fall is such a wonderful time of the year and when you hear fall, we are sure that your mind is flooded with cozy sweaters, warm drinks, crunchy leaves, and most of all cool breezes. Yes! We all adore fall, but sometimes the serene ambience can have you feeling a little less energised. While it is important to have a breather when your body needs one, we can’t compromise on everything. That is why a productive, adjustable routine for both morning and night is necessary to keep you up and moving through the fall. We always think that taking care of ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually is key to being productive. So, here are our go-to self-care routines for the fall to stay productive. The perfect fall morning routine Wake up gradually The low light exposure caused from less daylight on Autumn mornings can make you feel more sluggish than usual other mornings. This is totally fine as long as you don’t remain in bed for long hours and get on with your day. It has also been proven that being startled upon waking to loud alarms and beeps can cause high tension, which can negatively impact you throughout the day. Instead set a peaceful, calming alarm tone like a more natural sound so you aren’t annoyed because the tone is not maddening or deafening. Reducing and completely eliminating caffeine intake at night is another way to promise yourself a peaceful slumber so you can wake up feeling refreshed. Give yourself a mental health check We are strong believers that we are only at our best when our physical, as well as our mental health, is at its peak. The cozy atmosphere during fall can cloud our minds (pun intended). So, it’s so important to make sure that you are in the correct headspace. Ask yourself these few questions and get an affirmation: How am I feeling today? What occupies the majority of my mental energy? Am I taking care of myself enough? What can I do today that will bring me joy? This will help you to understand what headspace you’re in and find solutions if you need to. Make your bed, open those windows Although we all love the cozy weather of the fall, sometimes it can also create a very dull and stagnant environment. Opening your windows and making your bed creates an uncluttered environment and can help you to get on with your day with a clear mind. Have an energising beverage Even when you muster up the courage to get yourself out of bed, you might still need a boost of energy. This is when a nice warm cup of matcha or a spicy herbal infusion will come in handy! Journal your day ahead Sit down with your planner and make plans for the day. This can help you feel more organised and give you clear idea of what you would like to do for the day. But, for us this is strictly a part of our work day routine. So, don’t forget to throw those planners away on your rest days and be spontaneous. Be Active Being active can help us in a wide variety of ways not just in the present moment but also in the long run. Here’s how: Keeps us active and strong Strengthens both bones and muscles Improves our body flexibility Helps with maintaining weight Good for the brain Start the day with a shower Yes! A relaxing shower fixes everything. For us, the ideal shower consists of warm water and pampering soaps, and taking a hot shower when it’s breezy outside is even more relaxing. This just awakens you fully and helps you get rid of any hint of sleepiness you may have. Have a filling breakfast The most important meal of the day can never be compromised! We love an easy-filling breakfast that doesn’t require much effort. Fall is all about coziness and we like to treat ourselves to comforting food. Some of our favourite picks are: Oatmeal (with different toppings) French toast Pancakes Waffles The perfect fall night routine Now that you’ve been productive all day, you’ve earned yourself the need to wind down. It is fall after all so let’s make this night routine as comfortable as it can be! Dinner first Early dinner is a great way to begin the night on a fall day. Eating early will help you digest better and get a good night’s sleep. Some of our favourite hearty meals for the fall are: Soup Pie Lasagna Meatball spaghetti Take a soothing bath According to researchers, a hot bath on cold nights are said to help you fall asleep faster. As autumn nights are colder try taking a hot bath an hour and two prior to actually going in on bed to sleep. Your body's internal temperature is substantially influenced by the hot water, allowing you to fall asleep at a cooler temperature. The body uses a drop in temperature as a signal that it is time for bed. If you want to have an early night, a hot cup of Tipson’s Deep Sleep herbal infusion is the drink you have to try. It will help relax your mind and get you ready for bed.
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We did it again at the Great Taste Awards!
We are proud to announce that for the second year running, another Tipson Herbal Infusion won the Great Taste Award. At Tipson Tea, our DNA is built around creating unique herbal infusions, that aren't just great for your health & wellness, but also taste great! The Great Taste award is a testament to the hard work, research, and dedication our entire team has put in. The Great Taste Awards are judged by over 800 professionals who analyze 10,000 - 12,000 products annually based on multiple criteria to identify the best products in each food and beverage category. The Tipson Avocado Tropical Pineapple Organic Herbal Infusion was awarded for its soft and sweet, refreshing flavor. The judges noted that the avocado character is really interesting, so fresh and an innovative ingredient to use within a herbal infusion blend.
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Floral ingredients blooming with nutrients
In the past couple of decades, we have seen an exponential rise in flower and herbal tea infusions. Fuelled by an increased interest in healthy eating, it all started with a wider demand for scented teas in the 90s: mainly black and green teas with added flowers and aromas, such as jasmine tea. Lately, however, the appeal of what has been perceived as ‘healthier’ alternatives, such as herbal and caffeine-free infusions, has risen further! In this blog, we look at 3 main types of floral ingredients, that not just provide an amazing aroma, but are also full of health benefits. Hibiscus Hibiscus is a flowering plant innate to subtropical and tropical countries throughout the world. In India, you usually find them blossoming mostly during the summertime. It is also commonly known as a shoe flower. This plant commonly belongs to the Malvaceae family which is quite a vast family. The flower is typically bigger than other flowers. One of the biggest health benefits offered by hibiscus is its concentration of antioxidants. There are many herbal teas available on the market, but hibiscus tea wins the race of antioxidants. It has the maximum amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are known for a century now to help protect from free radical damage and thus improve immunity and overall functioning of the body. The bright red colour of the hibiscus comes from the presence of the antioxidant called anthocyanin. This antioxidant has been studied extensively to help fight many chronic diseases. Chamomile Chamomile tea is made from the flowering plant in the Asteraceae plant family, a.k.a, the daisy family. It has white petals with a bright yellow center. You use the flower itself to make chamomile tea. There are actually several different types of chamomile, depending on where it was grown. The most popular varieties are Roman (also called English) and German chamomile. Although much less common, there are also Egyptian and Moroccan chamomiles. Over the years, chamomile tea has acquired a long list of health benefits associated with consuming it. The most well-known is that chamomile tea before bed can help you sleep better. Chamomile tea for anxiety and stress has also had positive side effects. As if it couldn’t get any better, chamomile tea also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which leads to an entire another set of benefits. For example, it can be good for diabetes, your heart health, and so much more! Butterfly Pea Originating from South East Asia, blue tea has been around for centuries. It is derived from the Clitoria Ternatea plant, also called the butterfly-blue pea, blue-pea, or Asian pigeonwings. It’s recently gained popularity due to its many health benefits. This caffeine-free, herbal blue tea is actually a tisane or a herbal tea. Blue tea has numerous health benefits, so it is not just a pretty drink. The impressive nutritional profile of blue tea makes it a wonderful weight loss beverage, as well as a refreshing drink to cool the body when served chilled. Being naturally caffeine-free and a completely herbal concoction, blue tea is also a powerhouse of antioxidants. It contains significant amounts of the catechin EGCG - epigallocatechin gallate, as well as a host of anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting components such as flavonoids, tannins and polyphenols.
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5 research-backed benefits of turmeric tea
Turmeric tea is one of the most popular teas in the world right now, and its popularity can be traced back to its long list of health benefits. But using turmeric for health benefits isn’t new, it has actually been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Here are some of the main benefits that turmeric has on your health and wellbeing. Turmeric is Filled With Antioxidants Curcumin is filled with antioxidants leading to a whole plethora of health benefits. This makes it a powerful compound for people with pre-existing health conditions but also for those without. Antioxidants are just great for our bodies! It can slow or even prevent the damage to cells caused by free radicals in the body. This means that turmeric has immune system boosting abilities to keep our bodies in top-notch shape! Turmeric Tea Is Good For Our Brains Turmeric tea can be very good for your brain health in a few ways. Firstly, it’s good at boosting attention and memory in healthy individuals. A recent study conducted on people without any biomarkers for health problems, saw their memory and attention levels increase just an hour after taking curcumin extract! Turmeric also has a positive side effect on depression and anxiety. It has the ability to reduce symptoms by boosting serotonin and dopamine levels! Turmeric Acts As A Natural Pain Reliever Turmeric tea can be used as a natural pain reliever. As we now know, curcumin can act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Sometimes, pain is when our muscles are inflamed. Drinking turmeric tea can reduce inflammation and remove any pain. This makes it the perfect drink for after a workout! Brew yourself a delicious cup of Tipson’s Turmeric Ginger & Lemon after hitting the gym! Turmeric Tea Has The Ability To Help You Manage Weight It’s also believed that turmeric tea can aid in weight management. Weight management can not just mean weight loss, but it could also mean weight gain or weight maintenance. Turmeric can actually help with all these goals! This is all thanks to curcumin helping with our metabolism, essentially speeding it up. It helps with muscle gain because it helps our body digest proteins (you need protein for muscle gain). Turmeric has helped patients with metabolic syndrome. From analysing a collection of studies, curcumin decreased their body mass index (BMI), weight, waist circumference, and leptin concentrations! Turmeric Protects Our Hearts On top of lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, which can lead to heart disease, turmeric also has separate protective cardiovascular properties. Perhaps one of the most significant benefits to our heart health is that turmeric improves our resistance to artery endothelial function. This impacts blood pressure and blood clotting. Did you know, that trials are now also starting to use curcumin as a complementary treatment for heart failure? As you can see, turmeric is truly a miracle herb. It possesses numerous health benefits that can help us ensure that we achieve our health and wellness goals. The team at Tipson has carefully selected the finest turmeric, with the highest concentration of curcumin to ensure you are able to get the most out of each cuppa. Check out our 100% Organic turmeric range here.
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Rejuvenating Matcha Lemonade for the Summer
A matcha lemonade is a refreshing caffeinated beverage perfect for the upcoming hot season. It is a slightly sweeter version of the classic cup of matcha tea. The perfect switch you need to cool yourself down, an ideal afternoon pick-me-up! Ingredients: 02 Tipson Matcha Honey and Lemon tea bags Half a lemon Sugar syrup or honey Sparkling water A handful of ice cubes Directions: Start by making a matcha concentrate with the tea bags and ⅓ cup of warm water pop it in the refrigerator for a few minutes so it cools down To the brewed tea add the sparkling water and give it a good stir For the sugar syrup, all you need to do is combine two tablespoons of sugar with two tablespoons of water. You can also add a splash of honey instead of sugar syrup and that will work wonders too Add the lemon juice to the sugar syrup, and stir well to combine all the ingredients To your serving glass add in a handful of ice cubes and pour in the brewed tea mix and top it off with the lemon sugar syrup, a quick stir will combine everything thoroughly Enjoy!
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How herbal teas can help intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular dieting method right now. Compared to other fad diets, intermittent fasting does have more research to back up its amazing effects on the body. Civilisations have been fasting for millennia, and this natural eating pattern is becoming more common. What is intermittent fasting? Fasting has existed for millions of years and in many cultural and religious traditions. Intermittent fasting has grown in popularity recently. Everyone from fitness gurus to medical doctors are recommending it for health, weight loss, and even to treat certain chronic conditions. The basic principle of intermittent fasting involves limiting the time spent eating in a day. It’s less of a diet and more of a lifestyle pattern because there are no specifications on what food to eat or limit. Just by fasting anywhere from 12-18 hours a day (sometimes more!) one’s health, body, and life will drastically change. The science behind intermittent fasting has to do with hormones. When any food, especially carbohydrates enter the body, the hormone insulin spikes. Insulin is the blood that allows fat to be stored. Because people today have irregular and frequent eating patterns, like snacking all day and even night, the body never gets a break from releasing insulin and storing fat. This can lead to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and so on. By fasting for a certain amount of the day, the body gets more chances to burn fat than continue storing it. Something that's challenging about intermittent fasting is the inability to drink beverages like creamy coffee or sugary soda while fasting. No calories should be consumed outside of the eating window. A fantastically healthy choice is herbal tea, a delicately flavoured tea that can simultaneously sate your cravings and further improve your health. Intermittent fasting is already quite powerful in improving longevity, weight maintenance, and reducing the risk of diseases. Paired with Japanese green tea’s fat-burning qualities, skin-boosting antioxidants, and other positive features, the two make a powerful combo. How to do intermittent fasting with herbal tea? Herbal tea is a healthy, beneficial complement to intermittent fasting. To really extract the greatest potential from herbal tea, it's important to know when and how to drink it. First of all, due to its low amount of calories, about 3 calories per gram of Tipson’s Herbal Tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume while fasting. Any herbal tea blends are good as long as you do not use additives like milk and sugar. Herbal teas are traditionally consumed without adding milk or sugar, so it is also a great reason why it goes hand in hand with intermittent fasting. That means, just like black coffee and water, you can sip a warm, comforting mug of herbal tea around the clock. It's a different form of hydration - which you need to prioritise while fasting - especially if water becomes boring. The best time to drink herbal tea is really whenever. To start, drinking a cup of herbal tea first thing in the morning can become a wonderful habit. As a substitute for coffee, herbal tea provides a calming, yet refreshing spring in your step. Since it doesn't come with all the energy crashes like other energy drinks, it is great to drink multiple times a day, while fasting or eating. As for how much to drink, it really depends on personal preferences. For the best health benefits, at least 3 cups of tea a day is the recommendation!
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Workout better with Matcha
We are all no strangers to the brain fog and the laziness that comes as we get ready for a workout. You might even think of trading your gym session for a nap. What if we tell you that we’ve got something that will change the way you workout forever. All it will take is a cup of matcha - and a little willpower! We’re sure that whenever you feel lethargic before a workout, you have resorted to having a coffee or some other type of caffeinated energy drink for a quick pick-me-up. This would instantly fix your energy levels with caffeine being a known energy booster. But the thing with highly caffeinated drinks is that they can have a negative impact on your nervous system, which will do more harm than good in the long run. Regularly consuming high levels of caffeine can be taxing on your nervous system. It can lead to constant headaches, anxiety, insomnia and irritability. So, is there an alternative? If you’re exploring caffeine alternatives, matcha is something you should definitely look into. An 8-ounce cup of matcha usually contains about 70 milligrams of caffeine. But, the great thing about matcha is that it has the ability to release this caffeine content gradually to your body over the course of a few hours. This gentler stimulation by matcha will help you to avoid any jitters or caffeine crashes caused by energy drinks or coffee. Matcha also contains catechins called EGCG which is a disease-fighting antioxidant. This is a unique plant compound that is commonly known for the health benefits it brings. Research has proven it to be helpful in weight loss by boosting metabolism, reducing inflammation, and preventing brain and heart disease. So the next time you feel lethargic before a workout, brew yourself a hot or cold cup of matcha and get a long-lasting boost of energy that will last throughout your workout.
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Beauty Is An Inside Job: Introducing Tipson Organic Beauty Teas
At Tipson, we have always believed in the power of healing our bodies from the inside. In keeping up with this belief, we thought of focusing our latest innovation on bringing you a collection of organic herbal infusions specifically designed to cater to your beauty needs. Inner Balance As we mentioned at the beginning of this blog, we firmly believe that “beauty is an inside job”. That philosophy is truly reflected in our Inner Balance product which is carefully crafted with organic ashwagandha. The use of this time-tested herb in this herbal infusion is aimed at using its calming and restorative properties to balance your hormones and nourish your body. In addition, this herbal infusion consists of a host of other ingredients that will contribute to restoring the natural order of your body by balancing your hormones, reducing stress and fatigue through their unique nutritional properties. Shape Up This organic herbal infusion is designed to specifically help you with your weight management goals through a blend of green tea and other organic herbs that are known for their weight-controlling properties. All these ingredients are able to complement and act as an extra helping hand to help you to achieve and maintain your ideal weight and feel your best! Healthy Hair Our Healthy Hair beauty tea is designed around one of the most potent ingredients hailed for its ability to nourish your hair. This ingredient is none other than the powerful organic centella leaf (gotukola). It is also blended together with a number of other nutrient-packed herbs that help with the volume, colour and the strength of your hair. Say hello to voluminous hair with lasting smoothness. Collagen Booster Collagen is an absolutely essential protein that helps to maintain the youthfulness and the elasticity of our skin. As we grow older, our body reduces the amount of collagen it produces, which can lead to saggy, dull skin. That is why making a collagen supplement a part of your daily routine is absolutely essential. This herbal infusion is crafted with organic centella leaf (gotukola) and other potent ingredients that will stimulate the natural collagen production in your body and restore the natural elasticity of your skin. Skin Glow Although there are a plethora of skincare products available in the market, your skin gets its true nourishment with your body. That’s why this organic herbal tea will be the perfect fit for you! This herbal infusion is beautifully crafted with a combination of herbs that are known to nourish your skin from deep within. The nutritional properties of this infusion may enhance the appearance of your skin, making it more radiant, supple and may provide a lasting glow from within.
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Quick guide to staying healthy on a budget
It’s often thought that being healthy is an expensive affair. But, we’re here to show you otherwise. This guide is here to prove that being on a budget doesn't mean that you have to compromise on nutrition. With proper planning, you can have a healthy balanced meal even on a budget. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy on a budget. 1. Have a plan Your planning should start with your meals for the week or however long you are planning to shop for. Planning your meals beforehand will help you to take a look at the big picture and make sure all your meals are healthy. Once you decide on your meals you can plan the recipes for those meals. This will help you to only purchase the ingredients for the meals that you’re planning to cook and not waste anything you buy. Another important thing to remember is to check your fridge before you start planning your meals. Take a look and see if there are any unused ingredients or leftovers you can incorporate into your meals for the upcoming week. 2. Make a shopping list The greatest thing about having a shopping list is that it helps to make your shopping quick and efficient. This will ensure that you will only purchase the ingredients you need and reduce impulse purchases. It will also help you buy everything you want in one go and avoid extra trips to purchase things that you forgot. 3. Cook at home Takeaway/eating is one of the most expensive items on anyone’s expense list. When you crunch the numbers it shows that you can generally feed a family of four for the same amount it costs for two people to eat at a restaurant. So, by making it a habit to cook at home, you can both save money and eat healthily. If you’re not a big fan of cooking at home, try cooking all your meals for the week in one day so that you don't have to look forward to cooking every day. 4. Don't shop when you're hungry No one makes good decisions when they’re hangry! This applies to shopping as well. When you’re hungry you’re more likely to buy unnecessary things and veer away from your plans (i.e. shopping lists). Another thing is that when you're hungry, you're more likely to buy junk food. This will end up costing you money and ruining your healthy diet. 5. Buy in bulk It is a well-known fact that items are generally cheap when you buy in bulk. When you want to be healthy on a budget, you can use this to your advantage. Even if you can't buy everything in bulk, identify the items that you use regularly and purchase them in large quantities. This can also save you a lot of trips to the grocery store which can be a money saver in itself. But, be sure to only buy the quantity of produce that you can use before it goes bad. You don't have to break the bank to be healthy. Once you identify your routines and plan well, you can easily maintain a healthy lifestyle on a budget.
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