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12/11/2022

The purrfect teacups & eco friendly travel mugs* for cat lovers 🐱 on your gift list. 🎁

* travel mugs are bamboo on the outside & stainless steel on the inside. Visit our Victoria & Vancouver shops to purchase. These items are in-store exclusives.

05/28/2022

Visit Chinatown this Sunday May 29 for 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙊𝙒𝙉 ✨ from 1 to 5 pm. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month.

Enjoy a Lion Dance Parade, Kung Fu demonstration 🥋, Chinese Opera, Arts 🎨, Crafts & Games, complimentary tours of Chinatown and more!

The Lion Dance is traditionally performed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits. The Lion Dance is also believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.🍀

03/14/2022

An afternoon or evening bath can reset your sleep cycle & naturally boost melatonin 😴, a sleep hormone. Add 𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙈𝙎 𝘽𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙎 & enjoy a cup of 𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙔 𝙏𝙀𝘼 & feel tension & stress melt away😌.

During the day, 𝙅𝘼𝙎𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙊𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙀𝘼 🍵can stimulate creativity & mental focus, to counteract a foggy mind.

Rub your ears for a burst of caffeine-free energy, anytime you need it. It feels great & is based on acupressure techniques. ✨

Ease your way into daylight savings with simple, effective tips from our Tea Master & owner. Daniela is a former night owl🦉 & her tips & secrets are simple, easy, fun, pleasurable & effective.

👉 Click the link below for her daylight savings & sleep hacks!

https://silkroadteastore.com/blogs/silk-road-tea-blog/conquering-the-daylight-savings-time-change-secrets-of-a-former-night-owl

01/22/2022

Ardent tea drinker, peace activist, environmentalist, zen & mindfulness master, writer & poet Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away, aged 95.

His teachings have helped me in difficult times & I have shared them with many over the years, because they illuminate a path towards joy, wonder & wisdom, despite whatever difficulties we may be facing.

Collectively we are all going through a challenging time & so the power of his words resonates even more deeply.

For the next 7 days, try drinking at least one cup of your daily tea slowly & with intention, to experience the simple, powerful benefits of mindfulness & how pleasurable it can be to weave into your daily life.

Get inspired with more of his thoughts on how to counteract the stresses & sadnesses of life & strengthen your capacity for joy & resilience 💪 by following the link below:

https://www.lionsroar.com/author/thich-nhat-hanh/

We've been quiet on social media lately, but busy working on new products & initiatives to tantalize your taste buds & uplift your spirits. More on that coming soon.❤️

~ Daniela

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Photo by Sergey Norkov on Unsplash

12/22/2021

Did you know that anxiety, tight shoulders & neck discomfort & headaches can be influenced by your breathing? Deep breaths can reduce physical & mental tension & activate the vagus nerve, which can reduce feelings of anxiety & replace them with a sense of calm. The opposite is also true - shallow breaths can lead to headaches, tightness in the shoulders & stimulate feelings of anxiousness😖.

There's an enjoyable way to naturally deepen breathing!😌 Here's how: Certain plants can naturally deepen & slow the breathing, so you don't have to try to breathe more deeply - once you sniff them, your breathing naturally slows down & you feel more relaxed.

Our 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝘿 & 𝙁𝙇𝙐 𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙅𝘼 𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇-𝙊𝙉 is a blend of refreshing yet calming essential oils🍃, which have properties associated with supporting the respiratory system. Apply it to fingertips, or under the nasal passages & you'll automatically find yourself breathing deeper. Plus, this blend also contains essential oils associated with anti-viral, immune-boosting properties!✨

⁠Proceeds from this week's sales of this product will be donated to 💙 Click the link below to shop🛍

https://silkroadteastore.com/products/cold-flu-ninja-wellness-remedy-roll-on

12/16/2021

What do meditation, laying down, regular exercise & drinking green tea all have in common?🏃‍♀️ All of these can lower your blood pressure🩸 - a sign that you are feeling relaxed.

It may be more important than ever for exercise to watch our blood pressure, because, for many this past year, it’s risen by a significant amount, according to a recent study.📖 Not only do you not feel as good when your blood pressure goes up, but it also increases risk factors for cardiovascular issues.

Green tea contains natural substances that appear to have a blood pressure-lowering effect 🍵, that also makes you feel more relaxed. Try adding a few extra cups of green tea to your routine for some added stress relief during these challenging times!😌 Our 𝙅𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙖 comes in convenient 2 cup teabags & makes a wonderful gift for you or someone else on your list.🎄

Proceeds from this week's sales of this product will be donated to 💙 Click the link below to shop🛍

https://silkroadteastore.com/products/jade-spring-teabag

12/08/2021

Simple daily habits can have a profound impact on your coping mechanisms. It's the little things we do daily that can counteract stress & help build resilience.😌⁠
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Create a daily tea ritual where you linger over a cup of tea & use that as a moment of renewal.🍵 Studies indicate that tea & various herbs can have powerful stress-relieving effects.⁠
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Deep breathing has been associated with many benefits as well & research is lending credence to this age-old practice. Not only can it act as a caffeine-free refresher because it brings more oxygen to your system, but it can also immediately activate the body's relaxation response. ⁠
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Create your own 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝘽𝘼𝙎𝙆𝙀𝙏 🧺 by selecting a packet of our convenient 2 cup teabags of your choice (choose from a selection of relaxing teas), an aromatherapy wellness roll-on of your choice (that can be also be used to encourage deep breathing)👃 & an organic cotton tea towel, packaged in an eco-friendly gift box.🌎 ⁠
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Treat yourself to this self-care kit, or give the gift of wellness to someone you know who could use this in their life!💙 Not only are you benefitting yourself or someone you know, but when you purchase this gift, you're contributing to mental health in our community. ⁠
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Available from 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 31 or while quantities last, net proceeds from the 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝘽𝘼𝙎𝙆𝙀𝙏 benefit United Way Southern Vancouver Island’s Blue Love campaign for mental health.

https://silkroadteastore.com/

12/01/2021

Scientists are still unravelling the mysteries of our sense of smell, but its effects on us seem to be powerful. It’s connected to the oldest part of the brain 🧠 & appears to have an impact on more than we realize including moods & our stress response. We breathe deeper to take in scents we find pleasing & they have also seem to exert a more powerful influence over our central nervous system.👃⁠
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Some essential oils are so effective at having a calming effect, that studies are currently underway on their benefits during surgery, while giving birth & as an alternative to benzodiazepines, which are strong pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medications. ⁠
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If you’re looking for ways to support stress management, you may want to our 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙡-𝙊𝙣 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙆𝙞𝙩 a try. It contains 5 aromatherapy wellness blends packaged in convenient roll-ons to uplift, calm, soothe & more. Made with pure, premium quality essential oils✨, they are derived entirely from plants, with no additives. ⁠
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Proceeds from this week's sales of this product will be donated to 💙 Click the link below to shop🛍

https://silkroadteastore.com/products/3-1

11/24/2021

Anthocyanin is a component of some foods that is responsible for naturally occurring vibrant purples, blues & red colours. It may also be a powerful antioxidant with potent anti-inflammatory benefits & potentially even pain-reducing benefits (studies are underway). ⁠
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Inflammation has increasingly been linked to a number of diseases & mental health concerns. Anthocyanins may have a wide range of other benefits including supporting cardiovascular health & cancer prevention. ⁠
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Getting more anthocyanins in your diet may be a great idea & you can do that with a cup of tea. Our zesty 𝘼𝙇𝘾𝙃𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙏’𝙎 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝙒 𝙏𝙀𝘼 contains hibiscus & rosehips which are both rich in anthocyanins.🌹 It’s also got a hint of yummy cinnamon & the combination of the colour & flavour gives it a festive flair. Enjoy on its own, or with a splash of apple or cranberry juice🧃 - serve hot or iced. Either is delicious & it’s herbal, so all ages can enjoy this blend. ⁠
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We never use artificial colours, dyes or flavours in our tea, so the deep, ruby red hue of this tea & the mouth-watering taste is the result of high-quality ingredients.😋 Treat yourself to some this week & raise a cup to mental health in our community. Proceeds from sales of this tea this week will be donated to 💙

Click this link to shop the tea:
https://silkroadteastore.com/products/alchemists-brew-herbal-tea

11/17/2021

Where do most Canadians get their sugar from? 🧐 Beverages! They are often the top source of sugar for adults & children. But there are easy (& incredibly tasty) ways to reduce your intake, which can lead to a lot of overall short & long-term benefits. Sugar can impact moods, stress management & inflammation.

Drink more tea 🍵 (iced or hot) instead of juice. We've got an array of "juicy" tasting herbal teas including 𝘼𝙇𝘾𝙃𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙏'𝙎 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝙒 & 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙔 𝙒𝘼𝙑𝙀 that are popular with everyone in the family & brew up a gorgeous ruby red colour.❤️ Make them in pitchers & store in the fridge so you reach for it instead of sugary drinks. Combine them with soda water or place in a soda stream for a bubbly drink.

Drink higher quality tea 😉 because it tastes less bitter & so needs little to no sweetener. We often hear from customers that when they switch to our teas, that they find they do this automatically, as the tea tastes smoother & seems to have a natural sweetness. This is a hallmark of higher quality, fresh tea.

Use tea as a base for mocktails & cocktails to reduce intake of sugary alcohol-based drinks including wine. You'll find a great selection of cocktail & mocktail recipes on our blog.🍹

As a reminder for you to set your intention to do this, (& these make a great gift too), we're donating proceeds from some special tea towels to this week.💙 Click the link below to shop our tea towels.

They say "𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘖𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘢." - Henry Fielding. We couldn't agree more!

https://silkroadteastore.com/products/a-tea-towel-tea-scandal

11/10/2021

Feeling lethargic? Try rubbing your ears👂 instead of reaching for caffeine, sugar or other treats. Yes, you read that right! Massaging the ears is an acupressure technique believed to strengthen the body’s energy reserves, according to Chinese medicine. ⁠
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It feels great & recent studies on acupressure indicate it can be effective. Begin at the top of the ear & rub vigorously all the way down to the base, then travel back upwards again to the top. Each trip up & down is one loop. Complete 5 loops before stopping.⁠
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For an even more revitalizing effect, place a small amount of our eucalyptus & mint-infused aromatherapy roll-on 🍃, 𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙂𝙔 & 𝙃𝘼𝙔 𝙁𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝙁𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙀. It contains essential oils geared to the sinus & respiratory system which can also help deepen your breathing, which gives a further added energy boost.😌⁠
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We’re donating proceeds from it this week to 💙 so it’s a great time to pick some up & try it. For more tips on how to activate energy by massaging your ears (& some other secrets including how to give yourself a simple energy boost in just 5 minutes) click the link below:

https://silkroadteastore.com/blogs/silk-road-tea-blog/quick-easy-steps-to-instant-energy

11/03/2021

The feet contain a whopping 200,000 nerve endings.🦶It's one of the highest concentrations of nerve endings in the body & you can tap into that as a route for rapid stress relief. Counteracting stress helps your resilience and your entire being on every level.😌

Try a foot soak to unwind at the end of the day. It's also a great afternoon pick-me-up instead of snacks or caffeine if you happen to be working from home. On a day off, start your day off with a footbath, as a 'spa at home' treat.👣

It feels AMAZING!✨ You'll feel like you're walking on clouds after a footbath.☁️

All you need is a basic bowl or tub large enough for your feet - you don't need any fancy equipment. A small dishpan-type tub can be purchased at a hardware store at a low cost.

Click the link below to learn more about the many potential additional benefits of a footbath.

https://silkroadteastore.com/blogs/silk-road-tea-blog/footbath-blog-post

⁠Adding our therapeutic aromatherapy 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀𝙉 𝘽𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙎 to a footbath is, just as the name describes... heavenly. A blend of soothing lavender, uplifting marjoram & grounding myrrh, along with sea & mineral salts restores & uplifts.🍃
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This week, proceeds from our 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀𝙉 𝘽𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙎 will be donated to 💙 to support mental health agencies in our community.

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Since 1992 we’ve been creating the world’s finest, freshest, organic teas, skin & body products. It all started in Victoria’s Historic Chinatown, with a passion for premium quality ingredients, exceptional customer service, an eco-friendly approach, & a commitment to community – values which continue to be just as important to us today as they were when we started. SILK ROAD is led by our Chief Tea Ambassador & founder, Daniela Cubelic. Hailed as “Canada’s Queen of Tea” (Globe & Mail), & “Canada’s Tea Master” (Vancouver Sun), she is a leading authority on tea & tea culture, & an accomplished Tea Master, who was trained by Chinese & Taiwanese herbalists & tea masters. In addition to creating our exquisite tea blends, she also oversees the development of our popular skin & bodycare products, & studied aromatherapy in France. Daniela’s love for tea & tea culture is steeped in her veins, & while she is trained in tea’s most ancient traditions, she is equally likely to be found forging new frontiers in tea- from cooking with tea, tea & food pairing, & creating tea cocktails, tea popsicles & tea slushies, to incorporating tea into our skin & bodycare products.

SILK ROAD is your one stop wellness destination – both inside & out. Whether you’re visiting us online, at our original Chinatown shop or at our Vancouver shop (2066 West 4th Ave in Kitsilano) in person, we look forward to sharing tea & tranquilli-tea with you!