With the onset of cooler weather (well, not much cooler here in Texas, but I can pretend can't I?)... I've decided to start drinking more hot tea. Not just "regular" teas or Camelia sinensis, but also herbal teas, because all teas contain powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients. And who couldn't use an extra dose of those 2 things in their life?An afternoon tea break could be just the ticket to regroup during a stressful day, but internal consumption isn't the only way to take advantage of tea's magical powers. Teas can be used in other ways to relieve stress and that's what I want to turn you onto right now. Here's a few quick ideas to get you started.
* Brew up a strong pot of herbal tea and duck under a towel tent for a detoxifying facial steam, then toss the tea into your bath water and take the plunge.
* Put your favorite herb tea blend in a spray bottle in the fridge and use it for a moisturizing facial spritzer or fragrant afternoon pick me up.
* Soak tired smelly feet in warm black tea to reduce odor and soften callouses while relieving the stress of your overloaded day.
* Put up a do not disturb sign and throw a handful of herbal tea bags in the bathwater for an easy no-fuss tub tea escape.
* Place 2 cool tea bags over tired puffy eyes and lie down for 10 or 15 minutes while listening to soothing music or practicing visual imagery.
* Soothe a painful sunburn by soaking in a tepid green tea or mint tea bath, then air dry to prolong the glorious cooling effect.
* Tend a small organic herbal tea garden during your leisure time, so you'll have plenty of fresh tea leaves to keep pampering yourself with.
If you have a favorite tea time ritual, do tell.
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