Souvia Tea Blog

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“Healing Menopausal Symptoms Naturally” 

Dr. James Moore, DOM, L.A.C. is nationally board-certified in herbology and acupuncture, specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

He will discuss natural, safe and effective methods to heal menopausal symptoms including night sweats, hot flashes, emotional changes, dryness and lowered libido. His techniques involve the use of nutrition, herbal formulas and supplements 

For more information on Dr. James Moore, visit his website at www.herbalconsults.com 

The Annual Local First Arizona Fall Festival is set for November 1st, 2008 starting at 11am.  This will be at the Duck and Decanter at 16th Street and Camelback.

This festival showcases locally owned businesses and is a lot of fun.  There is music, food, stuff for kids, prizes and more.  It is a great way to support and get to know local businesses that make Arizona and Phoenix unique.  Of course, Souvia will be there!

Our first flush Darjeeling arrived this week.   It is from Gopaldhara in the Darjeeling District and is grown at high altitudes resulting in a wonderful flavor unique to Darjeelings.

 These teas are limited in quantity and we have a very limited supply.   Stop in and have a pot or take some home to enjoy.

The Back Rub Co. Gives Back, July 20-26
Souvia Tea, Strawberry Hedgehog join Massage Week effort

Each July, the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) sponsors EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, an event geared towards helping those less fortunate, while raising the profession’s visibility. This year, The Back Rub Company, the valley’s largest on-site massage and wellness firm, has teamed up with ABMP to participate in the program.

From July 20-26, The Back Rub Company will donate 10% of its profits from each massage scheduled at one of their four valley clinics (Central and South Phoenix, South Scottsdale and Mesa) to 100 Club of Arizona. The organization provides assistance to the surviving families of public safety officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

“We hope to help the 100 Club as they raise funds to embark on a Hero’s Quest,” says Tiffany Richards, The Back Rub Company owner. “It’s a 3,500 mile bicycle journey from Phoenix to Panama City in an effort to raise at least $50,000 for the families of these real-life heroes.”

The Back Rub Company has also enlisted the help of other Local First member businesses, Souvia Tea, the valley’s premiere tea shop and Strawberry Hedgehog, the Maricopa City-based makers of handmade vegan and eco-friendly bath and body products. Clients will receive a gift certificate for a pot of tea from Souvia as well as a complimentary half-pound jar of handmade bath salts from Strawberry Hedgehog.

“We’re excited to participate in EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week this year,” says Richards. “Anything to help others and educate the community about the benefits of massage is a great thing.”

While we encourage tea drinking for its sensory qualities, it is comforting to find increasing positive reports on what other cultures have known for thousands of years: Tea is good for your body…

 Some of the latest western studies:

 Coffee and Tea May Protect Against Stroke - Medscape

Tea and coffee can help fight cancer, say experts - Glasgow Daily Record

 Melinda Messenger: The Health Benefits of Tea - Keep the doctor Away UK

Unrest in Northern India is delaying the harvest, distribution and shipment of Darjeelings.  It is not clear how this will ultimately affect the quality and timing of this years crop.  “Most of the production has not been dispatched. There’s a stockpile inside the factory and it’s almost crammed up. And if this continues for some more time, there will be huge cancellation of our advanced orders…” says Owner, Makaibari Tea Estate, Rajah Banerjee.

 You can read more about the issues online

We are discussing the issue with our suppliers and looking for suitable replacements for our Darjeelings should the saupply remain in turmoil.

 Bottom line:  Don’t expect the First Flush teas anytime soon

1) PLEDGE to Go Local Only and shop 100% locally

2) DOWNLOAD the Golden Ticket for 20% savings at more than 40 Local First Arizona member businesses

3) FORWARD the Golden Ticket to your email lists to share the savings with friends, colleagues and family! (We’ll be sending a Golden Ticket email tomorrow)

4) TUNE IN to AZ*TV, KJZZ-NPR, KBAQ-Classical, KPHX 1480 to hear messages from members - and watch the Pat McMahon Show this Friday for Indy Week updates!

You can see the lovely Kerstin here again on Good Evening Arizona

Watch this Space - World Tea Expo