16 Jul 2015
In this issue we focus on taking your tea outdoors, the part a cup of tea can play if you get lost in the bush, offer an energy loaf recipe full of sustenance for an active day and other tea news.
- Lost in the bush? Stop, make a cup of tea
- Nurturing your body during winter
- Walnut, Date & Oat Energy Loaf Recipe
- Tea of the month - Green Tea Mint
- Tea Trend & Stir Update
Regards Michelle (full contact details at the bottom of this issue)
1. Lost in the bush? Stop, make a cup of tea
Recently UK survival expert John Hudson was interviewed on Radio NZ National. He offered some tips should you ever get lost in the bush, including our favourite – stop and make a cup of tea. The points we took out of this interview were by stopping:
1. You are no longer moving away from your last known point which is rather helpful for searchers
2. It enables you to gather your thoughts and come up with a plan
3. Heating water means generating some form of heat for yourself
4. Drinking a cup of tea means nourishing your body.
Listen to this really interesting interview with Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon: LISTEN HERE >>
While you are out and about ……
Tramping tea – Sally, one of our lovely customers calls Chocolate Mint Rooibos her tramping tea. No need to carry milk, this blend is packed with flavour and goodness.
Want help identifying flora on your bush walk then think about downloading the Otago University Flora Finder app – read more here >>.
2. Nurturing your body during winter
At this time of year it is very easy to stay inside by the fire. Why not fill your thermos flask, pack your Stir Tea and head outside for a dose of Vitamin D from the sun. Simply taking a break and sitting outside with your cuppa is a great start. Read an article by Kiwi based nutritionist (and owner of Mission Nutrition), Claire Turnbull on 4 Easy Steps To Keep You Well This Winter.
READ ARTICLE HERE >>3. Recipes
Walnut, Oat and Date Energy Loaf – Sustaining and Nourishing
This dense loaf is so delicious and nourishing that it may well become your favourite recipe for when you are on the go. Add this to your day pack along with your thermos and pack of tea.
A number of our customers find the fill your own tea filters really helpful for brewing their Stir Tea when they are out and about (filling them at home means you have the perfect measure of tea and eliminate excess weight to carry).
Stir Style Porridge
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook for some tips and hints – see our recent post for a great way to start the day with Stir Style Porridge >>
4. Tea of the month – Green Tea Mint
Green Tea Mint is one of our original blends that still remains incredibly popular. You have the goodness of the green tea with its immune building properties and the sweetness of the mint. All customers who order Stir Tea online during the month of July will receive a complimentary sample with their order.
5. Tea Trend and Stir Update
Tea Trend – there are no rules!
Increasingly our customers are having fun creating their own blends by mixing their Stir Tea flavours. Here are two suggestions for starters - Earl Grey Blueflower and Coconut Cream or try Apple Pie and Chamomile. Let us know your favourite Stir combination.
Stir Update
Visit our SALE PAGE to see a selection of teas being offered at special prices.
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Until next time, wishing you Good Health and Happy Tea Times, Michelle and the team at Stir.
Michelle Casson, Director, Stir Tea for Tea Global Ltd, P O Box 1157, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
