A recent study from Japan and the UK concluded that chamomile tea may prevent blood sugar increases and other complications associated with type 2 diabetes. In the study, diabetic rats that were fed chamomile tea exhibited lower production of sugar alcohol sorbitol from glucose, which has been linked to eye and nerve cell damage [...]

With more than 2500 concerts in over 50 countries, Bon Jovi has been around almost as long as tea — okay, maybe not quite that long. However, 25 years is a long time for a band, and Jon and his band are still going strong. In fact, at one time, David Bryan joked “We’re the [...]

The big day is coming up!! Yes our 21st Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is this Sunday (rain or shine), September 28th. We hold this wonderful family event at Wakeman’s boys and girls club in Southport CT. We hope to have over 1000 participants to either be in the kid’s fun run, the [...]

Many have heard the term ‘sommelier’ in relation to wine. People tend to associate it with being an expert on whatever subject is being referenced. James Labe is America’s first tea sommelier. He explains the difference between a wine and tea sommelier as follows: “a tea sommelier is someone who walks around [...]

The Calm-A-Sutra of Tea Master for 2008 National Scholarship contest, which required all entrants to submit original one-to-two minute Internet videos containing at least one valid message regarding tea’s health-related benefits, specifically black, green, white and oolong tea, has chosen a winner…and the grand prize goes to…John Ford. John will receive a $20,000 scholarship [...]

You probably know Victoria Rowell best as Drucilla Winters from The Young and The Restless, or as Dr. Amanda Bentley from the series Diagnosis Murder. However, did you know that she is also a bestselling author and the founder of the Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan?
Each year Victoria hosts her Victoria Rowell Steps Out for [...]

Look for the “Harvest Moon”…today is the first day of fall. What “a marvelous night for a moon dance” or better yet, for a Harvest Moon Tea Party?
Autumn begins with the September equinox, when the sun rises directly in the east and sets directly in the west, which is true of the spring equinox [...]

Cast aside your everyday teapot in favor of a cast iron one. It’s one of a kind and retains heat better, lasts longer and is a source of daily iron.
A popular method for producing cast iron teapots is by using a process called sand casting. Sand casting is done using either a green [...]

Okay, I seem to want to keep the tradition alive. Yes the company picnic is over and I feel the effects way past the big day. I am still limping around! But what a FUN event. Nothing like a non-competitive competitive game of softball to bring people together. I absolutely [...]

Since it was first sipped by ancient Chinese emperors, Oolong has been heralded as a very special kind of tea. Today, we now recognize that the reason for this lies in the numerous ways in which the tea can improve your health and well-being.
Just like green tea, Oolong contains incredible anti-oxidants which, on [...]