Tea and Reflexology

Karen here. I was not a tea drinker before 2009. I enjoyed my first cup of tea a green Jasmine tea while at a reflexology appointment and only drank it at the insistence of  my reflexology practitioner. I actually left that appointment went straight to the tea shop, bought a tea pot and some loose leaf Jasmine Tea, thus beginning my foray into the tea world.
Fast forward to 2016 and my appointment last Friday night. I treated myself to an hour long session which is a true indulgence and the effects I am still happily feeling today.

As I was letting my mind wander through the treatment I wondered why  I am always served tea at my appointment so I though I would ask and share that information with you. I honestly thought it was just my practitioner being hospitable, but with all the health wonders associated with green tea I wondered...

  "Chinese reflexology is a traditional Chinese form of medicine, which has been used for many centuries in China. Reflexology itself is a massage technique that focuses on the pressure points in the feet and hands. The Chinese and many others believe that by stimulating different points in the feet you can stimulate different parts of the body. The benefits of reflexology are improved circulation and a strengthened immune system.

Studies done on the science behind reflexology have also suggested that the technique can help decrease anxiety and depression. 

I find that when I sip the tea during my treatment I feel revitalized and as if I could run a marathon after treatment! When I asked my practitioner why they served Jasmine tea at our sessions he said it was "to improve circulation and encourage toxins to leave the body", 

Today I made myself a pot of Jasmine Tea With Flowers from The Granville Island Tea Company, this particular version of Jasmine tea is much more floral (hence the name) then the blend that my practitioner uses. I love adding a green tea to my daily tea routine  especially now that spring has arrived, There is a clean and crisp feeling I find with Jasmine Tea that makes me feel warm and refreshed just like spring it's self. 

To learn more about Reflexology please click here.

To learn more about my Jasmine Tea with Flowers from The Granville Island Tea Company please click here.  

Join me for tea daily at www.acupofteaandacozymystery.com 

The Granville Island Tea Company In Vancouver BC, Canada

Karen here, over March break I took my boys and headed to Granville Island, one of Vancouver BC's amazing attractions. This shopping area is 20 minutes form my house and filled with artists, farmers, independent crafts people of all kinds and home to The Granville Island Tea Company. Located in the main part of the food market I was delighted to pop in and purchase three black teas to try.

 This small but stacked tea shop has something for everyone's taste and the prices were really quite reasonable.

The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I asked about their creamy black teas, which I what I prefer and the sales person select three teas that I just loved. I have been enjoying the Caramel Black tea, the Double Cream Earl Grey and the Vanilla Nut Supreme Scented teas. I asked for 50 grms of each and was pleased that my bill was less then $20 Canadian.

If you find your way to the West Coast of Canada and have a chance to visit Vancouver has some lovely tea rooms and some great loose leaf tea companies. The Granville Island Tea Company can also be found on line by clicking here. 

Thank you for joining me here today and I would love to have you daily for tea over at www.acupofteaandacozymystery.com