Gypsy Tea brews breast cancer awareness

Megan Smith READ TIME: 3 MIN.

Zhena's Gypsy Tea, the innovative tea company committed to offering the healthiest and freshest teas, herbs and botanicals on the market, will turn up the heat on the battle against breast cancer this month with its Pink Superberry Tea for Women's Health. From September 1 - October 31, Zhena's Gypsy Tea will donate 70 cents of each sale of the Pink collection directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation� (BCRF), in support of finding a cure and funding clinical and genetic research worldwide.

Marrying the antioxidant power of superberries with the naturally occurring catechin polyphenols already rich in green tea, each signature offering of Pink tea is a lush, harmonious blend of superior top-tier sencha green tea and densely packed antioxidant superberries, full of health-boosting vitamins and minerals women need for long-term wellness.

Pink offers five delicious USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified� tea experiences:

PomBerry Green Tea is brewed with pomegranate, acerola cherries and blossoms. Pomegranate is high in antioxidants, tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, and is cited with helping boost cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation. Recent studies show links to fighting prostate cancer and heart disease. Acerola cherries are known for its high content of immune boosting antioxidants Rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and mineral content, the cherries are now used in cosmetics for its excellent anti-aging skin properties.

CherryBerry Green Tea contains with Cherries, Elderberries and Blossoms. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate and fiber, cherries are also rich in melatonin, which destroys toxins believed to cause diseases. Cherries support breast health and are particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of colon cancer. Elderberries contain potassium and are a rich source of concentrated anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that strengthen the immune system and protect cells from damage caused by environmental toxins, poor diet, and stress.

WholeBerry Green Tea has cranberries, blueberries and strawberries. Cranberries are rich in Proanthocyanidins which support urinary tract health. Blueberries help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and have high concentrations of anthocyanins, which are cited in helping prevent the onset of cancer, Alzheimer's disease and premature aging. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin K, manganese, folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, and more, all important to the daily health of women.

AcaiBerry Green Tea is brewed with acai berries, blueberries and citrus. The acai berry has been touted in studies as an anti-carcinogen that fights free radicals to help reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, chronic inflammation, heart and vascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke, bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, age-related visual deterioration and premature aging.

CacaoBerry Naturally Caffeine-Free Rooibos is made with Raspberries, Cacao and Dark Chocolate. High in antioxidants, cacao nibs (pure dark chocolate) contain over 300 compounds, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, iron, zinc, copper, calcium and magnesium. Magnesium helps to build strong bones and is a cramp and muscle relaxant associated with feelings of bliss and calmness. Cacao is also high in sulfur, which helps form strong nails and healthy hair.

"We created Pink Tea for Women's Health to be a shared catalyst to honor all mothers, daughters, sisters and wives," explains company founder Zhena Muzyka. "Our partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation supports our commitment to make a difference in the lives of millions of women and in the lives of those who love them. We are proud to extend an opportunity for our customers to join us in the very important fight to eradicate this disease in our lifetime."

Packaged in recyclable, air-tight embossed tins containing 15 eco-friendly, biodegradable silken COUTURE full-leaf tea bags made of GMO free, corn silk, Pink Tea for Women's Health has a suggested retail price of $9.95 and is available nationwide at fine grocers and specialty retailers.


by Megan Smith , EDGE Assistant Travel Editor

Megan is the Assistant Travel Editor for EDGE Publications. Based in Australia, she has been published in gay and lesbian publications in both America and Australia, and she has been on assignment as a travel-writer for Let's Go travel guides in Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.

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