Steep It Loose — HEALTH & WELLNESS

by Ellen O'Brien These are our favorite stress-relieving products, and we think your mom will love them, too. Finding a great Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be complicated. Likely, your mother (or the motherly figure in your life) is in need of some relaxation. Help her cultivate a stress-free day with gifts that allow her to rest, sleep, read—and take care of her body (and mind). We tested each of these products to ensure they would be appreciated by moms, grandmas, aunts, and sisters everywhere. Here are our top seven gift ideas for Mother’s Day—or any day when you...

Tea is a plant-based beverage, of course. It is harvested from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, one of the few woody evergreen plants to go dormant in winter. Winter dormancy, which happens in Camellia sinensis when days are shorter than 11 h 15 minutes, lasts for at least six weeks every year. It’s an important biological feature for Camellia sinensis to survive cold winters, and also affects the economic output of the tea plant.  The new growth, tender shoots and buds of the plant, are what’s harvested and processed as tea. Tea is picked during specific growing seasons - early and late Spring and then...

By Jake Smith, Arielle Weg and Sanah Faroke Shop these creative, thoughtful ideas for the best woman you know. It’s never too early to start looking for the perfect gift for Mom, especially if she’s the kind of lady who already has everything. Although some moms may gush over a crafty coffee mug or lavender-scented body lotion, your mom has seen it all, and picking her gift requires a little more thought. No problem! The best gifts for Mom are the ones that’ll make her feel seen and understood. To get it right, do a little recon and try to determine what would make her life...

The Spring Equinox marks the time when day and night are in balance — when light and dark are in equilibrium with one another. It’s also that time of the year when nature, and our bodies, begin to wake up from the cozy hibernation of winter. Spring inspires love, hope, youthful adventures, and growth. The Spring Equinox is an ideal time to find a comfortable space and take ten minutes to sip quietly and seek some balance and clarity within, by doing a self-guided meditation with tea. The onset of Spring can help bring mental clarity. Just like the planet,...