CINNAMON When I see the word cinnamon, the first thing that pops to mind is cinna-buns—sweet smelling, warm, soft cinnamon rolls! It truly is a struggle to think straight afterwards. But cinnamon is so much more than just an aromatic spice found in fall-flavored or festive foods. Cinnamon is a sweet-smelling spice with a gentle heat in its taste. It is the bark of cinnamon...

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WHITE TEA White tea is not white in color! Irrespective of its name, it is still your average looking dark colored concoction.White tea refers to tea in its raw, natural state. After picking, the leaves are simply arranged and allowed to dry, without processing. Studies have shown that the amino acid L–theanine found in the tea plant alters the attention networks in the brain and...

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BLACK TEA The aromatic whiffs of which you get to enjoy across the Muslim world. Black tea has been around for centuries. It spread like wildfire, and I totally get why! through the Silk Road when caravans traveled across the Muslim world sharing exciting treasures discovered along the way. We know our tea, but mostly for its flavor, not for its benefit. Black tea is...

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