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What’s on the Menu?

Unfortunately the menu portion of our website is down,

so here is what you need to know about our spa services!

We have openings tonight if you’re looking for some relaxation and great teas. Come solo or bring a friend!

Give us a call at 207.879.7625

Whether your favorite tea is a black, green, or white tea, it comes from the same tea plant; Camellia sinensis. The “color” of the tea refers to the amount of oxidation the tea leaf is subjected to during processing. White tea is not oxidized at all, it is the dried tea leaf in it’s natural state. Green tea is only allowed to oxidize very slightly, Oolongs a bit more, while black tea is allowed to completely oxidize.

Where a particular tea falls in the oxidation spectrum determines it’s caffeine content. Thus, a full-bodied black tea will contain the most amount of caffeine, whereas a white tea will contain only a minimal amount.

Here is a little tip for curing even the most severe case of the Mondays: Try a cup of Matcha tea! Though Matcha is a green tea, it is made by whisking the powdered leaf into hot water, rather than steeping. Steeping teas releases the caffeine into the water. When it’s consumed, the caffeine goes directly into the blood-stream causing a sudden spike and later, a crash. Since the tea leaf is actually ingested when drinking Matcha, you end up consuming more caffeine (and nutrients) but it’s stimulating effects come on more gradually and last longer. There is no “crash” after the fact.

Check out the chart below to see exactly how much caffeine is in the average cup of your favorite beverage.

White Tea………………..15 mg.
Green Tea………………..20 mg.
Oolong Tea………………30 mg.
Black Tea…………………40 mg.
Coffee……………………..110 mg.

Relax in Style!

We just got in all new Upper Body Wrap Covers in all new colors and patterns! Tension relief that’s personalized and fashionable! Our Upper Body Wraps are filled with herbs that give off a relaxing aroma when heated to soothe and relieve tension. A must have for the quickly approaching chilly nights. You can find these on our website or in our shop! www.soakology.com

LP’s Tea Picks of the Week!

This week LP has chosen a splendid blend of herbal spicy cranberry and a black tea infused with mango. This blend you are sure to FALL in love with! It has a sweet and soothing taste with a kick of cinnamon. Also, we are introducing for the first time APPLE PIE CHAI! A steamed blend of traditional chai, apple cider, and caramel topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a whole lot of love. Enjoy these in our teahouse, in our spa with a nice relaxing soak and massage, or to go for a crisp walk about town.

Echinacea Honeybush, a Cold Season Staple

The immune-boosting powers of Echinacea have been widely publicized. We blend this dried herb into our South African Honeybush tea to make a delicious infusion with a sweet aroma and a straw-like flavor reminiscent of honey. Honeybush is a red tea, or Rooibos tea that is healthful, strengthening, and full of Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Zinc. It’s a great “go-to” tea for the common cold.

Here is a great tea blend that can be made as a cold/flu season remedy or preventative tonic: Use about a teaspoon of Echinacea honeybush. Add a little Ginger tea and Lemon Myrtle, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a slice of lemon, and honey to sweeten to taste.

Just A Few Reasons We Love Foot Massage

Foot Massage helps to increase circulation and relieves tired, sore muscles. It’s great for runners, people who spend the work-day on their feet, or anyone who is looking for a healthy, stress-relieving experience. At Soakology, massage can be paired with a foot-soak and a steaming cup of tea to make it the ultimate relaxing experience.

Are you out at the Portland Farmers’ Market today?

Pop into Soakology and give us a visit! Cool down with a sample of our blended Tea of the Day: Iced Lemon Myrtle/Pitta. We serve a different sample tea as a welcome to visitors to our store every day. Did you know we have over 70 different teas that can be enjoyed in the spa, tea-house, to-go, or purchased loose-leaf by the ounce and enjoyed at home?

Royal Jelly Body Butter- by Savannah Bee Company

Savannah Bee Company’s Royal Jelly Body butter is a staff favorite at Soakology. Royal Jelly is made by bees to feed to the developing queen, so as a body butter, it is nutrient-packed and very nourishing for the skin. We love how it softens and repairs skin, and the light blackberry scent is delicious! This luxuriant product is used to do the foot and lower-leg massage our monthly special, “End of Summer; Bummer.”

LP’s Tea Pick of the Week: Pitta herbal tea with Jasmine Pearls!

We have been brewing up this concoction all week and serving samples in the tea-house!
Jasmine Pearls is a Chinese green tea infused with heat and jasmine blossoms, then hand rolled into small pearls. Pitta is an Ayurvedic herbal tea, made with rose petals, hibiscus, chamomile, and peppermint. It is a soothing, calming tea and has a sweet, floral flavor. These two teas blended together have a wonderfully fragrant aroma and a delicious flavor with a variety of floral notes.

Orange Blossom Foot and Body Powder by Tadé

Tadé’s orange blossom talcum powder smells great! Its subtle scent is sweet and floral with citrus undertones. Its talcum powder base is great for absorbing excess moisture or perspiration on the body and feet. Citronella is great for calming over-active oil glands in the skin. Almond oil keeps the skin smooth and hydrated, and prevents over-drying. The powder also contains several plant extracts that have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can help alleviate the symptoms of Athlete’s foot and unpleasant odors. This uplifting powder is dusted on the feet at the end of our current monthly special: “End of Summer; Bummer.” Come in to Soakology and try it out today!

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