In honor of Mother's Day, we chatted with our (very opinionated) moms about their favorite tea habits, thoughts about tea in America, and what they want to see next from Alaya Tea.
While Hibiscus Flowers can certainly be had hot, they also make for a tangy and tart summer drink served cold or room temperature -- and are a fabulous ingredient in all kinds of other recipes including ice pops, granita, and more.
Cleanse your palate with the perfect nightcap (or daytime iced tea). Alaya's Fresh Mint is a peppermint blend, sourced from certified regenerative organic fields and Fair for Life farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Assam Orthodox Black Tea is your true-blue black tea. Orthodox refers to the fact that it’s a full leaf loose tea made the traditional way. The resulting tea leaves will bloom when they’re steeped.
Fennel is considered a cooling spice and helps our bodies cool down as well. Brew this tea over the stove, or steep it overnight in room temperature water for tea you can sip on throughout the day.
While Darjeeling Second Flush is a wonderful breakfast tea to start the day, or a late afternoon pick-me-up, especially on cooler days, it’s also a unique and flavorful option for iced tea. Add orange slices, and some honey, and you’ve got a unique iced tea for warmer months.
For a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, try Alaya's 5 minute masala chai recipe. It's a combination of a robust, CTC (Crush Tear Curl) black tea sourced from biodynamic farms in India's Northeast, and a spicy, organic ginger that is sourced from the gardens of the women who pluck our tea.
Zabie Yamasaki is a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher with a unique focus: working with those who have faced sexual trauma. While yoga is a wonderful exercise to tone the body, it can also be a helpful tool in healing emotionally, mentally, and physically. We had an opportunity to speak with her about her work, her pursuit ofbalance in a frenzied world, and her favorite ways to unwind.
To incorporate chamomile flowers into your baking, simply infuse them into existing ingredients (like butter, milk, etc.) and then strain them out. The result is a natural, gentle sweetness with floral notes that pairs well with cakes, cookies and pastries.
Nestled nearly 7,000 feet high in the foothills of the Himalayas, the district of Darjeeling is India's most iconic tea-growing region. Its delicate and floral tea is a result of the region's terroir: a unique mix of rich soil, lush landscape, microclimate, and high altitude.
