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Full Moon Special- Tomorrow 11am -9pm

Full Moon Package

At SOAKOLOGY We have a special way to celebrate the Full Moon, and combat the astrologically-induced craziness sometimes associated with this time. All elements of our ‘Full Moon Special’ were designed to be grounding & comforting- from the earthy Green-Tea & Sea Salt Foot-Soak to a steaming pot of Ayurvedic Vata Tea. Includes a celestial snack!

Book now- while seats last! Tomorrow, Thursday November 6th is our next Full Moon Celebration! 207.879.7625

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Full Moon 2015 Dates

Monday, 5 January 2015
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Saturday, 4 April 2015
Monday, 4 May 2015,
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Friday, 31 July 2015
Saturday, 29 August 2015
Monday, 28 September 2015
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Friday, 25 December 2015

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Yaupon Tea!

We’re excited to be carrying a new kind of tea! Yaupon!

Yaupon Tea (Yow-Pon) (Ilex Vomitoria) is a type of holly plant native to southeastern North America. It is a small tree or shrubbery with glossy dark green leaves. The fruit growing off the branches are small and red. The fruit are an important form of nutrition to many bird species such as duck, quail, turkey, bluebirds and others. Black bear, fox, raccoon, skunks, and deer also eat the fruit!

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The leaves and stems are brewed to make the tea. The yaupon plant was prized among Native American tribes in southern Florida. The tea was used for male-only purification and unity rituals.

The tea has ingredients such as caffeine and theobromine, making it different from other caffeine free herbal teas. It gives the drinker a boost without the jittery after affect!

It also offers health benefits such as high anti-oxidant levels, anti-inflammatory properties, and aids in prevention of osteoporosis!

Try it in its traditional holly, roasted, or blended with various other herbal teas. It’s delicious hot or iced. We even made an iced tea lemonade out of our coconut-lavender blend!

Come in and try a cup, or buy some by the ounce to enjoy at home.

Naturally Highlight Hair with Chamomile Tea!

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Naturally Highlight Hair with Chamomile Tea!

Step 1: Steep 5 tbsp of chamomile tea in boiling water

Step 2: Let the tea cool completely

Step 3: Rinse clean hair with the cooled tea and comb throughout

Step 4: Let your hair air-dry while you lounge in the sun!

For a more beachy look, put the cooled chamomile tea in a spray bottle and spritz lightly on your hair!

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Iced Tea Lemonade

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Recipe to make Iced Tea Lemonade

In a 16 ounce glass mix 12 ounces of iced tea with the juice of a half of a lemon (black tea works great, but you can experiment with herbals and flavored teas as well. Some of our favorites are made with Black Mango Tea or Ayurvedic Pitta Tea.) Warm 2 Tbs of honey and stir into tea/ lemon mix (10 seconds in the microwave works great). Pour mixture over ice and serve with a lemon wedge. Try a rock sugar rim for a sweet addition!

Tips for making iced tea: Brew your tea twice as strong if you are brewing it to be iced. For one serving of iced tea, use 2 TBS of loose-leaf tea to make your infusion. For a pitcher of iced-tea, use a half cup of loose-leaf tea.

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Traditional Chai

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Our tea of the day today is Organic Chai! This traditional Chai blend is made using tightly rolled black tea leaves mixed with ginger, cinnamon, cloves & cardamom. Traditionally, Chai is boiled in water but it can also be steeped in hot water like other loose-leaf teas. Chai is ubiquitous in India, and has been consumed there for over 5,000 years. The word Chai translates to “tea” in Hindi.  Traditional Chai has a rich, creamy, spicy flavor & aroma. Stop in to SOAKOLOGY today to try a sample! We offer over 70 different types of tea at SOAKOLOGY and serve a different Welcome Tea each day, so if you’re in the neighborhood feel free to pop in and see what’s brewing!

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Green Tulsi

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Our Tea of the Day Today is Green Tulsi!

Tulsi is an herbal tea that is also known as holy basil. This infusion is renowned in India and has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits and healing properties. In Ayurveda, Tulsi is considered an adaptogen and is used to help re-balance the body and adapt to stress. Tulsi has a cooling, mellow aroma and flavor with hints of clove & earthy undertones.

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Tea Tip

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This soothing, anti-aging powerhouse can help!

Chamomile Tea is well-known for its calming, stress-reducing effects and is widely used as a night-time tea to promote sleep.  But did you know that Chamomile is just as calming for the skin? When applied topically, it has been shown that the herb will reduce redness, fight dry & flaky skin, help with eczema & psoriasis, soothe a rash, and since its anti-microbial it can also help speed healing.

Packed with anti-oxidants, chamomile can help protect the skin from free radical damage and suppress the visible signs of aging.

Chamomile is gentle on sensitive or fragile skin which makes it ideal for use after waxing and to ease a diaper rash, sunburn, bedsore, or hemorrhoids.

To Use:
Brew a cup of Chamomile tea and saturate a soft cloth with the infusion. Apply to the affected area for up to 10 minutes. Chamomile’s anti-septic properties make it a great addition to home-made cleansers and soaps as well.

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Cranberry Orange Herbal Tea

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Our Tea of the Day today is herbal Cranberry Orange! This beautiful tea is a a blend of dried cranberries, orange peel, hibiscus flowers, and rose hips. It is a fragrant and sweet tea that brews a rich crimson color. Delicious hot OR iced! Stop into the Teahouse today to try a free sample. At SOAKOLOGY, we serve a different Welcome Tea every day in the Teahouse. Pop in if you are in the neighborhood! For more info/to purchase: http://shop.soakology.com/product.sc?productId=93&categoryId=27

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