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NURTURE
BALANCE
YOUR BEST SELF: FITNESS, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, WELL-BEING
NURTURE SUITED TO A TEA
While traditional tea parties are all about white gloves and finger sandwiches, some modern tea moments are health experiences—brewing up benefits on both a physical and mental level. Building on a childhood spent in the mountainous region of China’s Yunnan province, where tea originated, Jia Li spreads ancient tea culture through her company, Tea Tell Truth. Based in West Palm Beach, Tea Tell Truth focuses primarily on Puerh (or Pu-erh) tea, which is handpicked from ancient tea trees in Yunnan and then brewed with post-fermented tea leaves. The tea’s health benefits include everything from detoxification, promotion of blood circulation, and weight management to nervous system protection and improved bone health. Li also offers classes in what she calls “Tea Mindfulness,” an active meditation process that invites individuals to cultivate tranquil, “let-go” moments where they step into the present and release anxieties from the fast-paced world. The ceremony of preparing, brewing, and enjoying the tea promotes inner peace, reduces stress, and can become a valued daily addition to a self-care routine. (teatelltruth.com) –Liza Grant Smith
