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Holistic Products
Choice Organic Teas
New Whole Leaf Organics Line
October is Fair Trade Month, a time to raise awareness about the injustice poor workers in developing countries face in conventional trade systems. Fair Trade certification ensures that workers receive a fair price for their crops and demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility, community development, and environmental consciousness.
A pioneer in the Fair Trade movement, Choice Organic Teas was the first to launch Fair Trade Certified™ teas in the U.S in 2000. Workers in Nilgiri, India are guaranteed fair wages and respectable living and working conditions.
All Choice teas are certified organic. The company’s latest line, Whole Leaf Organics, offers the benefit of whole leaf tea’s complex flavor with the convenience of being packaged in an eco-friendly biodegradable tea pyramid. Each 15-count box is made of 100 percent recycled material and printed with soy ink.
The product is surely environmentally friendly and socially responsible; but how does the experience of drinking the tea measure up? For me, it began when I opened the package to discover the sweet aroma of flavorful herbs and flowers, which was so enticing that I was tempted to keep the package around for awhile! I tried the Lychee White tea and found the taste to be smooth and delicate. It also had a quality of freshness which can only come from whole leaf tea.
You can enjoy these delightful teas while making a positive statement with your purchase power to support products which are organic and fairly traded. To learn more about Choice Organic Teas, visit www.choiceorganicteas.com. - EP
Force for Life Candles
All of our decisions as consumers have an environmental impact, and candles are no different. We have a choice between purchasing non-renewable petroleum-based paraffin candles or choosing natural alternatives.
Force for Life Candles brings a solution to the green market with NV Soy™ candles. Soy and natural vegetable wax candles support American farmers, rather than the foreign oil industry. Biodegradable and 100 percent non-toxic, these all-natural wax candles are clean burning with no soot or harmful emissions. Due to their low melting point, Force for Life Candles burn cooler and slower, allowing their fragrances to last longer. The soybeans from which they are made are not genetically engineered and have absolutely no chemicals in them. Force for Life Candles are even water-soluble and clean up nicely with soap and water so that you can easily reuse or recycle their tin and glass holders.
Delicious flavors like Caramel Apple, Pina Colada, or Cucumber Melon may tantalize your taste buds. Holiday fragrances are available to bring a festive flair to your home for Halloween, such as Twicks or Treats, a chocolaty delight, or Witch’s Whimsy, an enchanting combination of lavender and earthy bases.
What’s great about this product is that you can buy ready-made candles or even make your own. Force for Life Candles sends you a full candle-making kit so you can turn your love for candles into a creative hobby. Whether you choose to make your own candle or enjoy one of over 50 scrumptious flavors, these candles are sure to warm any home. For more information on Force for Life Candles, visit www.soycandlesbylisa.com or call 530.221.6108. - EP