The quality, taste, and subtle nuances of Sorate’s green tea and matcha are truly phenomenal.
When we speak of tea and meditation, the two words are almost inseparable. Many centuries ago when tea culture was being spread in the far east, it was not uncommon for Buddhist monks in Tibet to drink large quantities of pu-erh, and Zen monks in Japan to do the same with Matcha in order to stay awake during long meditation hours. It's the ritual of brewing tea while at the same time practicing mindfulness and meditation.
PREPARING THE TEA. Pay attention to each movement and every step. Clear your mind from thoughts.
THE SPACE. This could be any space, but dedicating it to the experience is essential. Make sure to put away all the things you don't need at this moment, visually they distract you from your peace.
TAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE THE TEA. Connect with it. Imagine where it came from. Smell it.
DRINKING THE TEA. Be aware of your movements, your thoughts, the ways that you feel. Acknowledge it and let it go. Each moment is fleeting.
"Canarino" in Italian literally means canary, but don't worry, we are not going to bake sweet Tweety in the oven :) This is just the name Italians use for a herbal tea everyone makes at home when they had far too much food and want to help their digestion. This is one of many "nonna's remedies", i rimedi della nonna, and require just a good lemon and some bay leaves.
Adding Green Tea to this beverage enhances the natural property of the lemon zest and the bay leaves, giving a boost of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and vitamins.
Ingredients per person:
How to prepare:
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INGREDIENTS:
• 4 mint leaves, divided
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce Hennessy cognac
• 2 ounces freshly brewed Sorate Hojicha tea, chilled
• Splash of soda (optional)
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a mixing glass, add 3 mint leaves, and simple syrup and mix very well.
3. Add the Hennessy cognac and fresh Sorate Hojicha tea and mix a little more.
4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a mint leaf.
6. Serve and enjoy.
TIPS
To get the most flavor out of your tea leaves, brew it with hot water then chill it. Follow the recommended brewing time on the package at first. You can always make adjustments to suit your taste.
"Mindfulness training may improve emotion regulation by changing the way our brain responds to what we’re afraid of and reminding us that it is no longer threatening." Gunes Sevinc, PhD
The Massachusetts General Hospital researched how mindfulness practice training changes the brain structure in only 8 weeks.
Subjects 18 to 50 years of age were recruited via public transportation advertisements for stress-reduction programs.
They were required to have had minimal prior experience with meditation or yoga practice.
Mindfulness meditation and mindful daily rituals
have been proposed to provide an optimal condition for exposure therapy because it involves experiencing the present moment with an open, curious and non-reactive mindset. Numerous studies have documented that mindfulness meditation programs are useful for reducing anxiety.
"Fear and anxiety have a habitual component to them – the memory of something that provoked fear in the past will trigger a habitual fear response when we are reminded of the event, even if there is no direct threat at the present."
Sara Lazar, PhD
Healthy living is all about balance.
Whether you’re balancing work and life or striving toward something as simple as a balanced diet, achieving balance can be a challenge of its own.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY.
Sorate has the mission to help you achieve an equilibrium between the mind, body, and spirit, by taking the stress out of your daily wellness routine and helping you put a little more self back in your self-care regimen.
Everything you need to brew a comforting cup of tea is shipped right to your door.
One of the many benefits of green tea is its ability to suppress appetite. Green Tea has various antioxidants and plant compounds beneficial to the human body, which could be one reason for its ability to stave off hunger.
In addition to its hunger suppressant abilities, green tea is also claimed to have weight- loss and fat-burning properties.
HOW?
It is known that drinking green tea can suppress hunger and thus aid in weight- loss as it affects the production of catechloamines in the body. Catechloamines are peptide hormones, which activate the sympathetic nervous system.
In studies, researchers have found that the active compound in green tea, EGCG, helps to mediate food appetite by inhibiting an enzyme that would normally break down catecholamines.
We recommend a relaxing and rejuvenating Sunday morning routine:
LIGHT STRETCHING:
First thing most of us do when we wake up is reach for our phones, try and do some light stretching in bed first. You will be surprised how good this makes you feel.
MAKE YOUR BED:
A very simple task that you should get into a habit of doing each day is making your bed, it clears your mind.
COOK YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST:
Make yourself some brunch with all of your favorite foods, breakfast is the best meal of the day!
ENJOY A HOT CUP OF TEA:
Enjoying a hot cup of tea or matcha in the morning will promote focus and give you a gradual release of energy throughout the day. Use this time to unplug from social media and try and be at one with yourself when enjoying your cup of tea.
TAKE A HOT BUBBLE BATH:
Enjoy a relaxing bubble bath or shower, exfoliate your face and body try our recipe for a matcha exfoliating face scrub, find the recipe HERE!
JOURNAL / WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS:
Grab your note book and write down your goals for the week ahead, you will be surprised how productive this can make you, once you tick your tasks off your note book.
What does your Sunday routine look like? - Let us know by leaving a comment below!!
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