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Scientific evidence suggests a type of antioxidants present  in berries,  tea, and apples may be necessary to prevent cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s. 

Antioxidants maintain an active and healthy brain for longer.  Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants.

flavonoids rich foods 

Berries 

Grapes

Citrus fruits

Dark Chocolate 

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Fruity teas like

Berry Berry, Bingo Blueberry, Bella Cola, Lime Gelato and more

Chocolate teas

Swiss Hot Chocolate, Chocolate mint Rooibos Belgian Chocolate Rooibos and many more.

Tea is a drink enjoyed around the world

Argentina

Yerba Mate green tea packed with vitamins. It has a smokey bitter flavour and has more caffeine than coffee.

Great Britain 

 Ceylon black tea and Earl Grey. Tea only came to the scene in 17th century. Today the British are the largest consumers of tea tea in the world. Tea is served several times a day. Sugar and milk are added to the tea.

India

Masala Chai is widely drunk. Masala Chai is a blend of black tea and spices. There are many variations of spices.  

 Black tea and spices are...

Did you know ?

Vanilla is the only edible fruit of the orchid family and    is derived from the orchids of the genus vanilla .  

It is one of the world’s most popular spices. It is the second most expensive spice after saffron because growing the vanilla pods is very labour intensive.  Vanilla from Northern Madagascar is Bourbon.  Vanilla originated from Mexico.  

Benefits of Vanilla 

calming, relaxing and sensual.

Vanilla teas

Black tea

Vanilla  black tea

Cream Earl Grey  

Caffeine free

 Vanilla Rooibos 

Cream Earl Grey Rooibos 

Did  you know?
Hibiscus can be used for healthy food colouring and for tea infusions.
Add 1/4 cup to 1 cup boiling water and let it steep for colouring.
Health benefits 
ability to lower blood pressure and has cooling effects on the body. Therefore is beneficial for hot flashes. It is high in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Fruity  teas are caffeine free. The hibiscus  gives these teas a deep colour. Fruity teas like Bella Coola, Blue Eyes, Bingo-blueberry, lady Hannah and many more. Great alternative to sodas and pop. Suitable for the whole family.

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