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Head Over Heels
February’s promotion is here!! You will definitely go Head Over Heels for this decadent Chocolate and Mint themed package! We all know how great it tastes, but did you know that chocolate is good for the skin too? Our Chocolate and mint foot-soak and massage is moisturizing and uplifting. Chocolate has also been known to increase circulation and firm skin.
Come in alone or as part of a couple or group- this promotion will be available through the month of February. Snack on spicy Mexican chocolate cookies and sip our foam-topped mint hot chocolate..with just the right amount of spicy kick!
Call and make your reservations today! February is filling up fast!
207.879.7625
Who Is This Guy???
We love Earl Grey tea – in fact, our current tea of the day is Lavender Earl Grey. But who was Earl Grey and why is one of the world’s most beloved teas named after this man? Earl Grey tea, it turns out, was named after the 2nd Earl Grey who was British Prime Minister from 1830-1834. He is celebrated for the abolition of slavery through the Reform Bill of 1832 which was passed during his term. Why does the bergamot-infused black tea carry his namesake? Legend has it that one of Grey’s men rescued the son of a Chinese mandarin from drowning in 1803, and the man then presented the tea blend to the Earl as a symbol of his gratitude. Whether or not this story is true, we’re grateful for the existence of Earl Grey tea. We love it so much that we serve traditional Black Earl Grey, as well as Lavender Earl Grey, Green Earl Grey, and White Earl Grey!
Frozen Summit Tea and the Art of Oolongs
There are a great number of steps in the making of oolongs, more than any other tea. This makes oolongs one of the most complex teas to create. Their flavor ranges from mild and floral to strong and toasty, depending on the special techniques used to create each tea. Oolong tea has been found to increase metabolism, reduce high blood pressure, boost the immune system, and support dental health.
LP has chosen one of our favorite oolongs for this week’s tea pick: Frozen Summit. This is a roasted, hand-rolled tea from Taiwan, with clear, crisp, floral notes. This tea can be infused many times and as the tea steeps, the tightly rolled leaves unfurl to show whole leaf tips and buds.
Only the newly-sprouted leaf tips are plucked to make Frozen Summit. They are allowed to wither, and then are roasted and rolled up tight.
As the tea steeps, the leaves begin to unfurl…
Once brewed, the leaf tips and buds of the Frozen Summit tea can be admired.
The Spirit of SOAKtober
October’s special is here!! Have a wicked relaxing time with The Spirit of Soaktober! A warming, fragrant, and detoxifying experience for the return of Fall.
Soak in our blend of ultra detoxifying activated charcoal sea salt with a shot of cinnamon and kick up your feet for a massage with our warm and fragrant cinnamon essential oil blend. Snack on our Wicked Russian Tea Cakes and sip on our Fall favorite, Apple Pie Chai a blend of apple cider and traditional chai with a splash of milk.
Call and make your reservations today! October is filling up fast!
207.879.7625
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Celebrate Fall with our Apple Pie Chai!!
Our Traditional Chai Steamer gets an autumn-inspired makeover in our latest new recipe! Spicy chai is steamed together with apple cider and milk (whole milk, almond milk, or soy milk), sweetened just a bit with honey and caramel, and sprinkled with cinnamon to make the perfect hot tea for crisp autumn weather!
You can order our Apple Pie Chai from our specials menu to-go, in our teahouse, or in the Foot Sanctuary. This tea is also the beverage in our new monthly special, “The Spirit of Soaktober!” More details on the package coming soon!
Rescue chapped hands!
Our hands are often abused by the harsh soaps and sanitizers we use, leaving the skin stripped of moisture. The solution? Hydrate and soften your hands with Savannah Bee Company’s Tupelo Honey Hand Soap! Did you know that honey has natural antiseptic properties? Other ingredients, such as aloe vera repair the skin while cleansing, reduce redness, and soothe the skin as they hydrate. Its mildly sweet honey fragrance makes for a delicious lather!
To further hydrate and protect the skin, be sure to follow with Savannah Bee Company’s Beeswax Hand Cream. Propolis and Royal Jelly replenish and repair skin. This peach scented lotion is creamy and packed with anti-oxidants which help to restore the skin.
These products and many others are available to try out and purchase in our shop. Come by Soakology today and check them out!
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.
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