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...

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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...

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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...

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GREEN TEA Green tea, most popularly known as the ‘anti-aging beverage’ is packed with nutrients. Cultures such as Japan, where aging is relatively slow and less-impairing have green tea as an essential part of their diet. Though best known for its...

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CHAMOMILE Gentle soothing chamomile tea is one of my favorite bedtime drinks. Do you know it was our Prophet Muhammed (SAW)’s favorite tea as well? Chamomile is an aromatic herb with antispasmodic, anxiolytic, antibacterial, and anti-mutagenic effects. It is a great...

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BILBERRY (HUCKLEBERRY) Bilberries are packed with phytonutrients called anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Bilberry leaves are rich in chromium, a mineral that has demonstrated an ability to lower blood sugar levels. Traditionally, bilberries have been used for vision related...

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