Dallas, TX (January 10, 2012) – Village Tea Company, dedicated to providing unique flavor combinations, healthy and environmentally friendly tea products, is excited to announce a new partnership with an amazing artist, personality and tea lover, Deborah Cox!
The 10 time #1 Billboard chart topper, double platinum, Broadway star, and Grammy nominated artist, Deborah Cox, has joined the Village Tea Company executive leadership and ownership team because of her strong belief in making healthy choices and how tea can play a significant role in those choices.
Below you will find more key information about some of the teas that were discussion on the Dr. Oz show on 3/25. I hope that it’s helpful. Remember, loose leaf tea gives you not only the best bang for your buck but also provides a greater health benefit than a regular bagged tea.
Overall: To reap the greatest benefit – enjoy what you are drinking…..that’s part of the whole experience. Look for great blends where the below are leading or major ingredients….you’ll enjoy it more. Worst case, blend it into a cocktail.
1. Hibiscus (High blood pressure)
Really rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it has been used as herbal and medicinal tea by cultures in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for hundreds of years.
Some say that it’s the natural chemicals in the plant that causes the vaso-dilatory effects to combat High Blood Pressure
The flower itself is deep red in color and the tea has a sharp cranberry flavor to it.
Ancient Pharaohs of Egypt enjoyed a glass of hibiscus to maintain a cool body temperature.
Makes a neat tie/dye
Store in a dark location to maintain freshness.
Try it with mint and some lime in the summer time for a great summer brew
2. Nettle (allergies)
The plant actually stings to the touch and has been used since the Bronze Age for it’s natural healing property
The plant looks like a weed but actually packs a 1-2 punch for dealing with the hay fever once it starts and stopping it from happening in the first place.
The plant is rich with CA, MG, CU, CR
Nettle tea has a longer steeping time of 15-20 minutes.
Keep overnight in the fridge for a great cold brew for the summer time.
Use distilled water instead of regular water to ensure great taste
3. Sage (mood booster)
It’s an indigenous plant to the Mediterranean region, actually the common cooking ingredient that you use to season your chicken and it’s a medical marvel
Dioscorides, a Greek physician, first used sage to stop the bleeding of wounds and to clean sores
Sage in Latin means “to heal”
Yes, you can actually make it at home with store bought Sage leaves but the taste leaves much to be desired.
Blend it with some black tea to enhance the flavor for 5-10 minutes…add a pinch of honey to taste
4. Rooibos (skin conditions)
First discovered by a botanist in 1772 – Carl Thunberg although it had been used by the South African – Khoisan’s for thousands of years
There is actually a green rooibos that works parallel to Camilla Senesis
During the 2nd World War, when it was impossible to import tea from Asian countries, Roobios was the substitute
Brewing Rooibos longer than usual 7+ minutes actually improves the flavor
Honeybush Rooibos is a close cousin and has been known to reduce the symptoms of menopause and its a bit sweeter than traditional Rooibos.
Martin Ekechukwu, tea expert and former brand marketer (Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Lexus) shares about his love for tea and entrepreneurship. Martin is the CEO and Creative Director of Village Tea Company Distribution Inc., a premium loose leaf tea company. www.villageteaco.com
Floral, herbal teas are perfect for gifting in a jar since they’re often colorful and comprised of different-size elements. Try Village Tea Company’s sweet, spicy Gentle Organic Lemon Ginger or Cherry Me Bloom teas; they’re both suited to cooler temperatures and have ingredients that can fight common winter colds. Fill a short jar with a few ounces of tea and then tie a tea ball and enamel copper spoon to the top.
The first thing that struck me about this tea was the 100% recycled packaging. Inside of the cardboard tube were two cotton muslin bags filled with tea and ten paper filters. How perfect it would be to use (if you wish to read more please click here)
Village Tea Company, a relatively new vendor based in Texas, has a small but growing line of tea and tea equipment. One item on the product list is their Mobile Teapot, or infuser mug. The mug is made of a BPA-free, clear tempered plastic, holds almost 13 oz of tea and has the standard tall cylindrical shape of travel mugs, which fits easily into a cup holder in the car. There is a separate molded plastic and metal ring that screws on top of the mug itself, which provides a smooth edge to drink from, as well as contains the metal mesh strainer. A molded plastic lid screws on top of the strainer and drinking ring. To read more please click here…..
The Village Tea Company was founded in 2009 by tea expert Martin Ekechukwu(previously from Snapple Naturals). Their motto is “Tea doesn’t have to be traditional to be fun. Village Tea gives you unexpected combinations of flavor that are good for you in earth friendly packaging that you can enjoy. Who says you have to drink the same tea like your grandmother? More Flavor Less Etiquette.”
The company seems to take that motto to heart — they offer a diverse array of unique, delicious teas. You can try flavors with whimsical names like Cheery Me Bloom Roobis, Sweet Grace Vanilla, Spice Route Chai, Strawberry Passion, and Sassy Green Tea for starters. Please click here to read more…..
I tend to be more of a coffee person, but, I keep hearing about all of the health benefits of tea (at every turn!), and I feel like I should drink more of it. I thought that tea was pretty boring, until I tried this variety, and I’m hooked! Click here to read more
Last night I had a little bit of a sore throat and the temperature outside was in the low 60′s so I decided to make a cup of tea. I was excited to try this new Chai tea from Village Tea. Click here to read more.
Village TeaLast night I had a little bit of a sore throat and the temperature outside was in the low 60′s so I decided to make a cup of tea. I was excited to try this new Chai tea from Village Tea
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed this afternoon’s metabolic kettlebell exercise and workouts! Kettlebells can be a little scary if you’ve never used them, but they are SO fun once you know what you’re doing
After lunch, I told myself the next two hours would be dedicated to sitting at the laptop getting some quality work done. I’ve got a lot to do for some upcoming projects, and wanted to research some workouts for future training sessions. For this task, I rounded up some helpers:
Finding My Tea Timeby PAIGE on SEPTEMBER 12, 2011I’m so glad you guys enjoyed this afternoon’s metabolic kettlebell exercise and workouts! Kettlebells can be a little scary if you’ve never used them, but they are SO fun once you know what you’re doing
After lunch, I told myself the next two hours would be dedicated to sitting at the laptop getting some quality work done. I’ve got a lot to do for some upcoming projects, and wanted to research some workouts for future training sessions. For this task, I rounded up some helpers: click here to read more
If you wind up at a party with Hamilton Sneed, HAS Events event planner, you’ll notice him. He’s always impeccably dressed with his signature accessory: the bow tie. We had to know what this stylish dude carried in his bag, so we invited him in to spill it. Take a look.
As someone who writes not only for print but also online media I often find myself presented with opportunities to sample new products. When I was recently asked to sample some teas from the Village Tea Company I sat up and took notice, as a devoted tea drinker I’m always on the hunt for that one special tea that I can’t live without. Upon reviewing the company website you could have knocked me over with a feather after discovering that Village Tea Company founder and CEO was an African-American gentleman by the name of Martin Ekechukwu. Forget the Tea, I had to interview Martin for The Blacker The Berry Food. Martin was born in Nigeria to a Nigerian father and Czech mother, the youngest of four children click here to read more
I am a big drinker, a teaholic. I don’t frequent bars but I will drive 2 hours to go to a good tea house. This is why I was so excited to receive an email asking if I would like to sample Village Tea Company’s line. Village Tea is a new player in the tea market and provides loose leaf teas in earth-friendly recyclable packaging – you can even use the containers as pencils holders on your desk, or paintbrush bins like we do.
I received Sweet Grace Vanilla Rooibos which was wonderfully delicate with an intoxicating vanilla scent and flavor, no sharp tea taste and no need for sweetener. For the last week I have had at click here to read more
I was given the great opportunity to sample some teas from Village Tea Company. I’d like to tell you a bit about Village Tea Company by sharing some of the letter from the CEO I found on their website.
The Village Tea Company brand is a young brand, less than 3 years old, but prides itself on providing exceptionally tasting teas packaged with the environment and consumers in mind. Our packaging is completely environmentally friendly but it’s what’s inside the package that consumers truly love….the tea of course!
The Village Tea team spends months every year traveling to tea farms and meeting with farmers that have become friends over the years to hand pick each tea that you enjoy. We stay on site at each farm and commit ourselves to understanding the culture and demands put on our friends on a daily basis. It’s this commitment and effort that drives us to advance the message of loose leaf tea and it’s benefits. Click here to read more
Ginger root dominates over the delicate green tea in this blend, so if you’re not a fan of the spicy stuff, skip this one. If you are, though, this is a nice example of warming ginger brightened with lemongrass. It’s definitely herbal from the lemongrass and lemon myrtle, and it’s a bit grassy-tasting, but not bitter. It will likely calm your stomach after a big meal.
We liked this tea over ice, too, though we were tempted to add a dollop of honey. The ginger flavor would also be excellent mixed half-and-half with lemonade.
Around $10 for 16 sachets, also available as loose leaf tea. Sample provided for review.
Ginger root dominates over the delicate green tea in this blend, so if you’re not a fan of the spicy stuff, skip this one. If you are, though, this is a nice example of warming ginger brightened with lemongrass. It’s definitely herbal from the lemongrass and lemon myrtle, and it’s a bit grassy-tasting, but not bitter. It will likely calm your stomach after a big meal.We liked this tea over ice, too, though we were tempted to add a dollop of honey. The ginger flavor would also be excellent mixed half-and-half with lemonade.Around $10 for 16 sachets, also available as loose leaf tea. Sample provided for review.
In the U.S., tea has always played second fiddle to coffee, but Martin Ekechukwu, one of the country’s foremost tea experts, was looking to change that when he created the Village Tea Company.
Village Tea is all about the taste, rather than stuffy European traditions. The flavors of tea are a direct response to the domestic teas that do not have the great flavor, innovative package design or attention-grabbing marketing that American tea needs in order to compete with our coffee addiction. Village Tea is still able to operate as a small company, so they can ensure that each product is hand blended and inspected to give the customer the high quality they should expect.
Village Tea is a delicious, unique and healthier alternative to coffee. Ekechukwu has combined his worldwide tea-drinking experience with a unique taste to create tea flavors specifically for the American consumer. So, throw out all your preconceived notions about tea, because Village Tea will change them.
The Celebrity Cafe.com staffIn the U.S., tea has always played second fiddle to coffee, but Martin Ekechukwu, one of the country’s foremost tea experts, was looking to change that when he created the Village Tea Company.
Village Tea is all about the taste, rather than stuffy European traditions. The flavors of tea are a direct response to the domestic teas that do not have the great flavor, innovative package design or attention-grabbing marketing that American tea needs in order to compete with our coffee addiction. Village Tea is still able to operate as a small company, so they can ensure that each product is hand blended and inspected to give the customer the high quality they should expect.
Village Tea is a delicious, unique and healthier alternative to coffee. Ekechukwu has combined his worldwide tea-drinking experience with a unique taste to create tea flavors specifically for the American consumer. So, throw out all your preconceived notions about tea, because Village Tea will change them.
Between Will and Kate’s Summer of Love tour and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”(thanks for making us feel normal, girl), you’re eating up all things English.
Selling loose leaves and individual packets, the local brand is not your mum’s morning cup.
Owner Martin Ekechukwu blends flavors — ranging from vanilla, cherry, and strawberry to lemon ginger, spiced chai, jasmine green, and ginger orange and ginseng — by hand. The packaging is modern (no flimsy boxes here) and made of 100 percent recycled paper. Filter bags are made of unbleached cotton.
Our most anglophilic friends rave about the Royal Organic English Breakfast and Simply Organic Earl Grey black teas.
They promise to put some Pippa in your step.
Available at Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Drive (214-520-7993); Central Market, 5750 East Lovers Lane(214-234-7000); online at villageteaco.com, $3-$16.
