First of all, Happy New Year! This first week of our 2020 has been fabulous: simple but meaningful. We took a much-needed break as a family and stayed close to home enjoying each other's company and presence. It was low-key and heavenly. Lots of crafts, books, and about a million cups of tea kept us close and cozy. I soaked up every minute I had with my children, and I'm so grateful for practicing unplugged, mindful time with them.And now, we begin our New Year. Because if you're anything like me, the newness of life doesn't really kick in until the kiddos go...
Sweet and spicy or warm and decadent, our holiday teas complete any tradition you have this season. Ideas, tips, and seasonal favorites here at Nil Organic Tea: Cranberry Spice Sangria Tasting just like its name, this tea embodies the holidays. Serve it iced with a drop of honey for a super-easy holiday treat, or steep it directly in fruit juice or red wine (instead of water) to create your own Sangria. For Sangria: Steep it in hot juice or warmed wine, or cold-brew overnight ahead of time. Avoid boiling the wine or the alcohol will evaporate. Favorite juices include...
Cold Brewed Iced Tea is so easy Even my 5-year-old could do it.The energy requirement is almost nothing and the process is incredibly simple.Here's how:1. Add loose-leaf to to a jar2. Add coldish water3. Let the tea steep loose 12-15 hours4. Strain, ready to drink!I use 2 tsp per 8 oz cup of water whether I'm making hot or cold tea. So this means using 1/3 cup tea per 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of water. If you want to sweeten, add the sugar during this step so it has time to dissolve.Then, just let it steep at least 12 hours on the counter or...
Motherhood is everything. Difficult but fulfilling. And owning/running a business is equally challenging yet rewarding. Both require and insane amount work and energy. Whether you are are career parent or stay-at-home, we all battle the juggle between accomplishing something and giving attention to our children. How do we do it? How do I do it? 1. Some days I don't. Some days, I wake up with expectations to accomplish the world with children who would be well-behaved and play independently. But nothing works as planned and I must release my frustrations and realize that days like these are meant to be slow. ...
In the amount of time it takes you to go through your coffee-stand drive through, you could have made your own tea-latte at home for pennies, saved gas, 5 bucks, and the sugars and artificial flavors they put in them. This one pictured here? Took 5 minutes and 25 cents. All organic, healthful, and flavor-packed. Here's how: 1. Steep tea of choice double strength. (Pictured example: Vanilla Plum Crumble, stepped 2 tablespoons in 1 cup of water). 2. While tea is steeping, heat almond milk on the stove. When milk starts to steam or boil, whisk briskly to form a...
January can be so hard. But it gives great opportunity. It's normal to feel low during these months that the sun stays hidden, coming out for only glimpses at a time to tease us during frigidly cold days.🌨️So we retreat indoors. But the holidays are over, so the magic just feels long gone. Without celebrations ahead, everything just feels gloomy. 😔 And despite the sun's limited appearances in the day, it sets so dang early that our nights seem to last forever.Cold, lonely darkness.🌑 What can we glean from this?First of all, it's okay to be sad. It's okay to feel alone. Our...
