As of March 15, 2012 Tea Bar by Teatulia opened its doors for business.  Nestled in the Lower Highlands, LoHi, it is located in the same building as Green Garage on the corner of 29^th and Zuni.  Tea Bar by Teatulia is the very first café and retail space by Teatulia and we could not be any more excited for our newest venture!

The Tea Bar features 18 different top-quality, whole leaf teas from all over the world (including Teatulia Organic Single Garden Teas from Bangladesh), artisan pour-over coffee, and delicious sweet and savory food from locally produced sources.  You will find delectable sandwiches, salads, cheese plates, scones, muffins as well as vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly meals.

Ultimately, we want Denver and the Highlands neighborhood to know this is a community space for all to use.  We invite people to stay as long as they want.  Since Tea Bar has free Wi-Fi, it is a great place to bring your laptop and work for a couple hours or hold meetings over lunch.

Tea Bar by Teatulia is already becoming a hot spot for locals. Jana Everett, the Tea Bar Manager says, “We are trying to create a friendly environment where tea can be more accessible to the community.  It’s a place for connecting!  The space is so cool that we would love to throw parties, have art showings, and hold fundraisers here”.  Tea Bar serves to all lifestyles whether you are a here to work, meet up, or just want to relax.

We welcome you to stop by and enjoy a refreshing tea soda or Zuni Cup the next time you are in the neighborhood!

Tea Bar by Teatulia

(303) 573-0710

2900 Zuni St. Denver, CO 80211

http://www.facebook.com/TeatuliaTeaBar

Linda Appel Lipsius

Co-Founder & CEO
Teatulia 100% Organic Single Garden Teas

As the warmer months sneak up on us, many people will begin to drink iced tea instead of hot tea to cool off.  One of my favorite iced tea drinks is an Arnold Palmer, with half iced tea, half lemonade.  It is refreshing, crisp, light, and the perfect springtime/summertime drink to compliment any meal.   One of the reasons I love iced tea so much is because it is fun to play around with.

I often make my own iced tea blend by combining Teatulia Green Tea with Teatulia’s Peppermint Herbal Infusion.   The Peppermint Herbal Infusion offers a smooth, buttery finish and the Teatulia Green Tea brings a refreshing, cooling quality to the blend.  It’s a thirst-quencher! Alternatively, by simply adding slices of orange or lemon to your iced tea, the flavor transforms entirely.  Just have fun with it!

Many people find the process of brewing iced tea complex, but really it’s super easy. Actually, brewing iced tea is a fairly simple process and can be done more ways than one.  The below three options are some of the best ways to make this tasty drink!

Ratios:

-1 Teatulia pyramid tea bag per 12 ounces of water

-10 Teatulia pyramid tea bags per gallon of water

1. Brew your hot tea as usual and pour over ice

It is recommended to chill the tea before pouring over ice to prevent dilution.

2. Make a concentrate and dilute

Brew your tea with a higher ratio of tea to water than usual.  For example, use 15 Teatulia pyramid bags per gallon of water to make a concentrate.  Dilute the concentrate as you are ready to enjoy it.

3. Cold brew

Place your tea bags into a container of cold water and leave in the fridge over night.  Since no heat is applied to the tea, no (or fewer) tannins are extracted from the leaves resulting in an unbelievably smooth and refreshing beverage.

To Health. To Life. To Tea.  Learn more at www.teatulia.com

Dr. Kazi Anis Ahmed is the Co-founder and President of Teatulia Teas and also a Bangladeshi native. Dr. Ahmed tells us what a winter in Bangladesh is like through his eyes.

We are now well into the winter season here, which is my favorite time in the garden. The Teatulia Gardens are one of the coldest places in Bangladesh, and we have already had temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius (that is 60 degrees Fahrenheit). In a country where most days are in the 80s and 90s, this is really cold. And, frankly, for the poorest people who don’t have very well-insulated homes or sufficient warm clothes, this is not a very pleasant time at all. On rare occasions, for the very elderly or ill, this weather can even be fatal. We distribute from Teatulia and its sisters in the region no less than a few thousand blankets and warm clothes to folks who need them in the area. This year we are also doing the same for the kids in our Co-op school. But, such serious social impact of the weather aside, it is also a beautiful time that most people enjoy in a variety of ways.

Special molasses cakes (pithas) are made for breakfast this time of year. Fireside gatherings in the evenings are popular throughout rural compounds and bazars. Cricket, badminton and a number of other sports, though year-round now, are played with much more enthusiasm in the winter. It’s also time for all sorts of vegetables that will begin to show up in curries and other preparations. This is also a time for fairs, weddings and other festivities.

In the garden, it is a time of winding down. The final leaves are picked by now, and we are preparing for the annual pruning and other maintenance activities. It’s been a great year. The weather was normal and conducive throughout, with timely and adequate rains. No big or destructive storms, and now the advent of dewy-foggy winter days. This kind of weather, along with the efforts and diligence of all our team members, has allowed us to exceed the expected crop target for the year. So, everyone’s in a happy mood, and I’m looking forward to going back to the garden to enjoy the cold and the pithas with everyone there!

To Health. To Life. To Tea.  Learn more at www.teatulia.com.

As we dive into the New Year many of you may have made a resolution to increase your inner awareness through meditation.   Perhaps you aim to lay off the coffee and drink more tea in 2012.  So, why not accomplish both by fusing the two together to make the perfect friendship? After all, a component in tea, L-Theanine, promotes a relaxed alertness, which is essential to a fruitful meditation session.

Buddhist Monks are known to drink a cup of tea during long meditations to stay focused yet calm, because L-Theanine simultaneously eases the mind and boosts concentration.  Meditation is about living in the present moment.  By preparing a cup of tea thoughtfully, you can truly meditate in this act alone.  Sipping tea and embracing the moment is one of the best ways to reconnect with your mind, body, and soul.   Through meditation, you can also connect with your energy centers, also known as the Seven Chakras.

Deepak Chopra, an internationally celebrated expert on mind-body wellness, has teamed up with Teatulia Organic Teas to bring Leela, the journey of mind and body, to your home through Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii.  Deepak Chopra’s “Leela Meditative Experience” aims to help people embark on a path of greater well being by connecting to their own Seven Chakras.

Each Chakra relates to a different part of our body and mind: The Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, and Crown Chakra.  With the help of Leela, you can learn how to engage each Chakra through various moments that stimulate mind and body.  To experience the Leela journey yourself, grab a cup of Teatulia tea and visit http://www.deepakchopraleela.com/.

To Health. To Life. To Tea.  Learn more at www.teatulia.com