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<\/a>Grandmother made her own chamomile tea with flowering herbs she grew in her garden. She said a cuppa before bedtime helped her to get a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\nSince then, we have learned a lot more about the benefits of tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants, which are believed to strengthen cells against cancer. Tea made from acai berries is touted as a weight-loss aid. And grandmother was right; soothing chamomile<\/a> is recognized as a mild sleep inducer, as well as a soother of stomachs.<\/p>\n The first, Hyleys<\/span>\u00a0Slim Teas, is a line of\u00a0green teas made with senna leaves and\u00a0fruit flavoring that promotes body cleansing, detoxification, and a healthy digestive system. It’s available in pomegranate, blueberry, raspberries and other flavors. I savored a cup of Goji berry, a fragrant afternoon pick-me-up with a slightly bitter taste reminiscent of dried cranberries. It’s a pleasant repast that does not require sugar, cream or a butler to serve it.<\/p>\n Hyleys<\/span>\u00a0Sleep Teas are\u00a0caffeine-free herbal formulations with such natural ingredients as\u00a0chamomile flowers,\u00a0Valerian root,\u00a0rosemary leaves,\u00a0lavender blossoms,\u00a0peppermint, and lemon balm leaves. Sleep Teas come two varieties: mint, and, of course, chamomile. (MSRP: $5.99 for a box of 25 tea bags individually packed in foil envelopes.)<\/p>\n Sorry, Grandmother, I like the mint best because it’s stronger and smells fresh and lovely. No matter what is in my cuppa, it will conjure fond memories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Grandmother Smith was a true T-totaller. She didn’t take strong drink–and she was totally in favor of\u00a0a good cup of tea. Each time I visited she would greet me with a huge hug and an invitation: “Cuppa?” Grandmother made her … Continue reading <\/a>Hyleys<\/a>, an all-natural line of teas, has introduced\u00a0two collections that focus on specific lifestyle concerns. They sent me several boxes and invited me to give them a try.<\/p>\n