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Rooibos, Naturally Red
There are many wonderful reasons you should get to know rooibos tea. First, though, let’s address the awkward bits: how to pronounce it, and the fact that it’s not actually a tea at all. Rooibos is pronounced ROY-bos. And it’s a tisane – or herbal tea – meaning it’s not produced from the Camellia sinensis plant from which all tea is derived. Rooibos is made with leaves from the hearty Aspalathus linearis shrub usually grown on the west coast of South Africa. Cederberg is a mountainous region near the coast, with plenty of winter rain. For centuries, the indigenous peoples...
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What is Earl Grey & Why is it so Popular?
What is Earl Grey & Why is it so Popular?by Liz Duffy, Certified Tea Sommelier We’re glad you asked. Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, and Earl Grey is one of the most popular teas in the West. Earl Grey is a black tea, usually an orthodox blend. What makes Earl Grey different from other black teas is the infusion of oil from the rind of bergamot, a citrus fruit grown mostly in Italy and France. Earl Grey’s exotic fragrance provides built-in aromatherapy to your cup. The distinctive flavour also makes it a favourite...
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Enviroment & Sustainability
Facilities Overview The last several years have been very exciting for us. Since the move to our new facility, we have been able to concentrate and invest in several of our production areas. The expansion of our new facility has allowed us to make significant investments to improve our ability to efficiently process our products to meet the growing demand, and we are committed to the continuous improvement in our food safety management systems. Environmental Practices At Lemon Lily, we are aware that all of the decisions we make on a daily basis have an impact on our environment, and...
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Herbs To Calm Anxiety and Stress
Are you looking for a great natural alternative to battle the stress you handle every day Anxiety comes in many different shapes and forms and has many, varying, effects on the body, which may be different for each person. The best method to treat these conditions is by using an herbal remedy, which has been prescribed for thousands of years; tested and proven effective through many generations!? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in North America, affecting 40 million adults. Generalized anxiety disorder, on its own, affects 6.8 million adults, with...
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Environmental Commitment
Lemon Lily's commitment to our environment 100% Certified Organic Ingredients All of our 200+ base ingredients are Certified Organic and All Natural, ensuring only clean products are entering your body and later entering our compost and recycling facilities. Flat Packing Flat Packing our orders ensures minimal space usage on transportation, reducing our carbon footprint Reusing Packaging We reuse all packaging that comes into our facility from other suppliers for our wholesale orders Commuting Lemon Lily’s staff all utilize public transportation and walking for work and local deliveries Natural Light With our gorgeous floor to ceiling windows, we limit our energy usage...
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Lemongrass
With its lemony scent and hint of rose aroma, lemongrass is an essential ingredient in teas. Its essential oil consists mainly of citral, which gives the leaves a subtle citrus flavour and aroma. Lemongrass is known to offer many therapeutic and health benefits. Widely used to alleviate certain respiratory conditions including sore throats, lemongrass has earned a reputation for its anti-pyretic property which reduces high fevers. Lemongrass also has powerful pain relieving properties. It helps to alleviate muscle spasms by relaxing the muscles thereby leading to the reduction of pain-related symptoms. It is useful for all types of pain including headaches, abdominal pain,...