Nil Organic Tea Blog

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Cliche's aside, our Pumpkin Spice tea is full of sweet, spiced goodness and makes an excellent tea-latte.  This is my favorite beverage to sip right now and is perfect to enjoy along with these crisp, cool mornings.  And with our caffeine-free Pumpkin Spice tea option, we've got you covered for evening dessert-like perfection. Here's how!: 1.  Steep 1 Tablespoon of our organic Pumpkin Spice tea in 6 oz hot water 2.  Strain after 5 minutes 3.  Add 2 tsp honey or agave, stir 4.  Pour in 1/2 cup heated milk of choice 5.  Top with sprinkled cinnamon   Voila!  Delicious fall goodness in just a few...

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  • Power-packed wellness boost💪 or delicious iced tea?

    Power-packed wellness boost💪 or delicious iced tea?

    Hopefully you already know how delicious and refreshing our iced teas can be (using our easy cold-brewing recipe). They're packed with flavor and the hydration you need during these summer heat waves. But if that isn't reason enough to check out our Summer Tea Collection let me also tell you about some of the powerful wellness-boosting health benefits of one of my favorite ingredients: Hibiscus  Summer Tea Collection   Hibiscus sabdariffa is native to Africa but grows easily in tropical and subtropical regions.  Hibiscus "tea" is a popular beverage all around the world but it can be eaten directly, dried and candied on desserts,...

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  • Easy Iced Tea - How to Cold-Brew

    Easy Iced Tea - How to Cold-Brew

    Cold Brewed Iced Tea is so easy  Even my 7-year-old could do it.The energy requirement is almost nothing and the process is incredibly simple.Here's how:1. Add loose-leaf to to a jar2.  Add coldish water3.  Let the tea steep 12-15 hours4. Strain, ready to drink!I use 2 tsp per 8 oz cup of water whether I'm making hot or cold tea.  So this means using 1/3 cup tea per 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of water.  If you want to sweeten with sugar, add it during this step so it has time to dissolve.  (My preference is to sweeten with organic agave, which can...

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  • pumkin spice latte - whole food, delicious, & simple

    pumkin spice latte - whole food, delicious, & simple

    Cliche's aside, our Pumpkin Spice tea is full of sweet, spiced goodness and makes an excellent tea-latte.  This is my favorite beverage to sip right now and is perfect to enjoy along with these crisp, cool mornings.  And with our caffeine-free Pumpkin Spice tea option, we've got you covered for evening dessert-like perfection. Here's how!: 1.  Steep 1 Tablespoon of our organic Pumpkin Spice tea in 6 oz hot water 2.  Strain after 5 minutes 3.  Add 2 tsp honey or agave, stir 4.  Pour in 1/2 cup heated milk of choice 5.  Top with sprinkled cinnamon   Voila!  Delicious...

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  • Easy Iced Tea - How to Cold-Brew

    Easy Iced Tea - How to Cold-Brew

    Cold Brewed Iced Tea is so easy  Even my 6-year-old could do it.The energy requirement is almost nothing and the process is incredibly simple.Here's how:1. Add loose-leaf to to a jar2.  Add coldish water3.  Let the tea steep 12-15 hours4. Strain, ready to drink!I use 2 tsp per 8 oz cup of water whether I'm making hot or cold tea.  So this means using 1/3 cup tea per 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of water.  If you want to sweeten, add the sugar during this step so it has time to dissolve.Then, just let it steep at least 12 hours on the counter or 15...

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  • International Women's Day - Who we are!

    International Women's Day - Who we are!

    International Women's Day is one of our favorites of the year because it aligns with the very DNA of Nil Organic Tea.   After living overseas trying to alleviate world problems head-on, Shiloh and I felt as though our efforts were just a drop in the bucket.  Fighting systemic problems like child trafficking, poverty, and lack of education needed to happen at the root of the issue.This means investing in the communities that bear the heaviest load of these systemic problems in a sustainable, holistic way.   We learned about microloans and grew excited at the opportunity to actually make a difference...

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