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Quel thé pour sa santé mentale?

Cela fait des années que nous vous parlons du bienfaits du thé sur la santé, vous pouvez d’ailleurs retrouvez quelques articles sur notre blogue :

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Aujourd’hui on vous parle des bienfaits du thé sur la santé mentale. En effet, en plus des nombreux bienfaits physiques, le thé est une ressource précieuse pour soutenir votre santé mentale tout au long de l’année.

Pourquoi le thé est bon pour la santé?

Question à laquelle nous ne nous lasserons jamais de répondre puisque le thé est bon pour la santé de part ses différents composés bénéfiques.

Le thé, contient un acide aminé, le L-théanine (principalement dans le thé vert mais également en quantité moindre dans le thé noir et blanc).

Cette acide aminé aide à réduire le stress et favorise un état mental calme et détendu permettant ainsi de se relaxer.

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Le thé contient aussi une teneur très élevée en antioxydants, appelés polyphénols :

  • La catéchine : antioxydant se trouvant dans le thé vert
  • Les flavonoïdes : présent en grande quantité dans le thé vert, noir ou blanc
  • La théaflavine : présent uniquement dans le thé noir

Les antioxydants permettent de diminuer le risque de survenue de plusieurs pathologies et ainsi protéger notre organisme contre les radicaux libres et ainsi prévenir certaines maladies et maux divers :
- Réduction du risque de maladie cardio-vasculaire
- Prévention de certains cancers
- Réduction du cholestérol
- Accélération du métabolisme, aider à la perte de poids
- Prévention du diabète
- Soutien de la santé gastro intestinale
- Protection de santé bucco-dentaire
- Soutenir les capacités neurologiques
- Favorise le sommeil
- Réduit le stress et combat l’anxiété

Our resolutions for the year 2022

The year 2021 is drawing to a close, and we hope it will give way to a better year that we can fully enjoy!
So tradition requires, we have prepared a little end-of-year report and our good resolutions for the year 2022!

Thank you for your trust!

On behalf of the entire T. Surprise team, we would like to thank you for your trust and your subscriptions throughout the year! We are more than happy to be able to introduce you to new kinds of teas and herbal teas each month with gourmet, tangy, fruity, sweet flavors…. More and more of you are subscribing to our monthly packages. And to subscribe, go here https://tsurprise.com/subscriptions

The year 2021 in a few figures:

12 monthly boxes on different themes
48 varieties of teas
12 delicacies to discover
12 surprises
7 special boxes (Christmas, Favorites, Mother's Day ...)

So in a nutshell: THANK YOU!

Our good resolutions for 2022

Take care of yourself!

2021 has been a particularly trying year, difficult to live with with its ups and downs. The pandemic has made us see all the colors and we have often abandoned our energy and our morale. In 2022, even if the pandemic will continue to affect us, it's time to take care of yourself, your mental and physical health, here are some little tips and tricks.

Enjoy the present moment

Take the time to read a good book while drinking a hot tea by the fireplace, cook, meditate, relax in your bath, or even take advantage of your children to have fun and watch them grow up. So many important moments to savor and which are good on a daily basis.

Do not hesitate to turn to books on meditation, or on mindfulness, or how to learn to live in the present moment, find some suggestions by clicking here.

Get back in shape physically

In addition to his mental health, what if in 2022 we took the time to get back in shape physically? This means eating a healthy diet as well as an active lifestyle. No question of running a marathon a week (except for those who feel like it) but why not start with a little workout at home? There are dozens of apps offering home workouts for all skill levels.

Here are a few: https://www.clindoeil.ca/2021/01/10/8-applications-fitness-gratuites-pour-sentrainer-a-la-maison

Eat well and stay hydrated!

A healthy body in a healthy mind, to be in good shape and in particular to fight viruses, it is very important to eat healthy. Fill up on fruits, vegetables, drink plenty of water and don't hesitate to consume teas and herbal teas T.Surprise!

Fill up on recipe ideas [here] (https://www.recettesdici.com/fr/themes/23/pret-en-30-minutes?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o3WMB45zSGKFarMkhC976I943nfi6E5TKMBZCawdsMcWTC0TCWTC0WTCWTC0TCWTC0tcwtc=swdswtcwTCFarMkhC976I943nfi6E5W7CBZRaWTC0tc will no longer beYmsa=cawds_wTC0TC0 running out of ideas in 2022.

Christmas gift ideas: all our inspirations!

This year again, don't be short of inspiration for your Christmas gifts! Tradition requires, we have concocted a small list of gift ideas to spoil your loved ones, and as a bonus we only offer local products, what more could you ask for?

Tea, tea and more tea!

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Are you looking for a gift that will make a splash and that will last? Opt for a subscription to our tea boxes https://tsurprise.com/idee-cadeau-a-offre!

No matter the season, tea can be enjoyed all year round and at T. Surprise we are committed to helping you discover new teas every month, as well as delicacies to savor and a tea surprise!

Each box contains:

4 varieties of tea, i.e. 25 cups
Delicacies
A suprise

We offer monthly subscriptions, every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on your budget and your desires!

Don't wait any longer, offer a T.Surprise subscription, delivery is free anywhere in Canada.

Personalized candles

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We fell in love with these beautiful soy wax candles from the Quebec company t.lees. Whatever the occasion, have the candles personalized, in addition to an exquisite flavor, what could be better than a candle that looks like you!

Several scents are available but also pretty gift sets are available, you will be spoiled for choice! https://tlees.co/collections/idees-cadeaux

Body care

Les Mauvaises Herbes offers natural body care, wellness and home products. Find many gift ideas on their site https://les-mauvaisesherbes.com/collections/idees-cadeaux

Beautiful posters

Fall for these magnificent black and white animal posters by artist Marie-Michèle Desmarais drawn in charcoal.

The Nid Atelier, offers you real little gems to decorate a bedroom, a living room, an entrance.

Wines from Quebec

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You have wine lovers around you, introduce them to good Quebec wines!

Discover a wide selection of gift boxes offered by the wine box. Choose the box according to your tastes and your budget!

Do you prefer to offer cider or beer or even alcohol-free? Good news, there are many products available on the site, check it out!

Comforting tea-based recipes

The cold sets in slowly to remind us that we are approaching the holiday season, good meals, gourmet desserts and captivating drinks.

Since we always like to offer you more tasty tea-based recipes, here are two that will be perfect to accompany your cold winter evenings: a mulled cider recipe with cinnamon with tea and a mulled wine with spiced tea.

Hot cinnamon tea cider

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The ingredients

For about 4-5 cups:
- 3/4 liter of boiling water
- 4 bags of black tea, or tea flavored with apple
- 3/4 liter of apple cider
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- Orange slice
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise

Preparation

Boil the water and add the black tea or apple tea. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes and add the apple cider.

Add the honey, then the orange, the cinnamon stick and the anise. Let steep for another 10-15 minutes. Filter the drink and enjoy!

For even more treats, you can add a touch of milk or whipped cream.

Mulled wine with spiced tea

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Here are the ingredients for about 3 cups

The ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) of red wine
  • 3 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 large orange peels
  • 4 green tea bags
  • 1/4 cup of dried apples

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, add the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick and orange peel; bring to a boil. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the tea bags, cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Divide among the glasses and add the apple slices for decoration!

Discover the Advent calendar and the T.Surprise Christmas box!

No sooner has Halloween passed than we are already thinking about preparing for Christmas, for our greatest happiness! We are very happy to unveil our beautiful Advent calendar as well as our Christmas box which are available now!

Advent Calendar

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To offer or to treat yourself, do not miss our advent calendar of organic teas and herbal teas, which is in limited quantities!

Like children, as December 1st approaches, we can't wait to open our first box and find out what our calendar has in store for us. The Tea Advent Calendar is the perfect place to treat yourself and discover exceptional Christmas teas and gourmet infusions. 24 days of fun and surprises await you. This Advent calendar is a wonder for waiting for an exceptional Christmas Night.
Please note, quantities are limited!

Buy the Advent calendar.

Christmas box

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Why stop at the Advent calendar when we can also offer you a wonderful Christmas box?
It's back this year: the special holiday tea set!

Take a seat in your armchair and open the box: do you hear the Christmas Tale that escapes from it? Discover the wonderful creations of Christmas teas and infusions, so that the end of the year celebrations are gourmet and magical.
This year, we have concentrated all the festive, generous and friendly Christmas spirit in a selection that smacks of simple and traditional delicacies, while a few bold and resolutely contemporary touches to the teas and infusions of the selection, so that in your cup sounds a big HO HO HO! Let yourself be lulled by the stories of this Christmas Tale unlike any other, make the kettle sing and, around an exclusive tea creation, think about all the festive moments that lie ahead.

This Christmas box is a selection of 4 Christmas varieties.

The box includes:

  • 25 tastings, i.e. one cup each day
  • A sweetness to savor
  • A surprise to prepare your tea
  • This box is a unit purchase, no subscription is linked.

Buy the Christmas box

Give a Christmas box that lasts…. 12 months!

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Looking for a gift idea for your mom, mother-in-law, cousin, sister…. We have what you need ! A Christmas box and a 12 month gift card! Isn't it the perfect gift to receive a new surprise every month?
The person will receive the Christmas box and a surprise tea box for 12 months!

The boxes contain:

  • 30 tastings, i.e. one cup each day
  • Sweets to savor
  • Surprises to prepare your tea

Buy a box and a gift card

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