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For centuries tea has been a symbol of inner harmony, especially in the time-honored country of Japan. Indeed, the Ancient Japanese honed the craft and the art of the tea ceremony. The Orient's appreciation for tea is even viewed in its rich, ancient tea legends that were designed to instruct people as to the methods of unlocking their own inner peace, their Zen. The Samurai and the Tea Master is just such a tale that capitalizes on the power of inner tranquility over outward strength. The story is set in Ancient Japan, and the hero is not a Samurai, but a tea master.

Everyone has heard about the various health benefits of tea, but do you know what it is that makes drinking tea so healthy? Dr. Priya Prakash, ND, co-founder of Shanti Tea and founder of Awakenlife Naturopathic, explains in detail the specific health benefits of tea, and describes the specific compounds in tea that are responsible for these health benefits.

Check out our easy guide on making chai and learn more about each ingredient so you can create your own perfect masala chai recipe from home.

A review by Shanti Tea of our new small lot of Mao Feng reserve tea. Available while quantities remain!

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White tea is a lovely, delicate and complex tea variety. Once extremely rare, now a prized part of any tea collection.

Green tea is the holy-grail of antioxidants but it can be daunting to find the right one to suit your taste.

By now almost everyone is aware that green tea is good for your health - but why?